H-1B1 Chile Visa Scheduler Jobs
Scheduler jobs in the U.S. require coordinating complex timelines across teams, contractors, and systems, skills Chilean professionals bring from construction, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. The H-1B1 Chile visa gives you direct consulate access with no lottery and no USCIS petition, making sponsorship faster to arrange than most work visas.
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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Construction Scheduler (P6 & Commercial Construction Experience)
AECOM Hunt has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Scheduler with expertise in Primavera P6 and a strong background in commercial construction to join our dynamic team. This individual will work closely with our team in Chicago to develop and maintain detailed schedules, identify potential risks, and drive project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Collaborate with project teams to define scope, milestones, and deliverables.
- Analyze project timelines, identify critical paths, and provide recommendations to mitigate delays.
- Monitor and report on project progress, including schedule variances and resource allocation.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare detailed reports, including Gantt charts, progress updates, and forecasts.
- Support claims analysis and provide documentation for schedule-related disputes, if necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS Construction Management, Engineering or relevant curriculum and 4 years of construction related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience with Primavera P6 construction scheduling.
Preferred Requirements:
- Proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and resource management.
- Familiarity with other scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in aviation, sports, high rise commercial construction.
Additional Information
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position is not hybrid nor remote and will be physically located in our Chicago IL office.
- This position may include relocation.
- In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's security screening process to include SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) and/or SIDA (Identification Display Area) and fingerprinting, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Verify your degree aligns with scheduling
Scheduler roles qualify under H-1B1 visa as specialty occupations when tied to a relevant degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or project management. A general business degree may draw scrutiny if the job description doesn't emphasize technical coordination.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets DOL wage levels. Run your target role and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Target industries with active LCA filing history
Construction general contractors, hospital systems, and logistics firms file LCAs for Scheduler roles regularly. Search Migrate Mate's H-1B1 Chile job board to see which employers have active sponsorship history for this occupation before you apply.
Request the DS-160 and LCA timeline upfront
Unlike H-1B visa, your H-1B1 Chile application goes directly to the consulate once your employer certifies the LCA with DOL. Ask your hiring contact before an offer is signed whether their HR team has filed an LCA before, since first-time filers sometimes underestimate DOL processing time.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter with project examples
Consular officers assess whether your Scheduler role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Bring a detailed employer support letter citing specific scheduling software, critical-path methodology, or cross-functional coordination duties that distinguish the role from a general administrative position.
Confirm the employer knows the 1,400-visa annual cap
Many U.S. employers have never sponsored an H-1B1 Chile visa and assume the H-1B lottery applies. Clarify that the H-1B1 Chile annual cap of 1,400 visas is rarely reached and that no USCIS petition or lottery is involved, which often removes the employer's main objection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Scheduler role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as industrial engineering, construction management, or operations management. Roles emphasizing project controls, critical-path scheduling, or Primavera and MS Project expertise are more straightforward to qualify than general coordination roles where the degree requirement is vague or optional in the job posting.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for Scheduler jobs?
H-1B requires an employer to file a USCIS petition and enter a lottery, which means a Scheduler role may not get approved for two years or more. H-1B1 Chile bypasses both: your employer certifies a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the Chilean consulate. The annual cap of 1,400 visas has historically gone unfilled, so there's no selection risk.
How do I find U.S. employers actively sponsoring H-1B1 Chile visas for Schedulers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Scheduler or project controls roles without cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa. Construction firms, hospital systems, and large infrastructure contractors are the most active filers for this occupation.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my H-1B1 Chile application?
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before your consulate appointment. They should also prepare a job offer letter detailing your title, duties, salary, and start date, along with a specialty occupation support letter explaining why the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree. You'll need a certified copy of the LCA to present at the interview.
Can I change Scheduler jobs after arriving in the U.S. on H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL and issue a new job offer before you can work for them. Unlike H-1B portability rules, H-1B1 Chile doesn't allow you to start with a new employer while a transfer petition is pending. Plan the timing with your new employer so the LCA is certified before your last day with the prior company.