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Project Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you in charge of coordinating seasonal agricultural operations, from planting schedules to harvest logistics, across farms that must meet DOL-mandated housing, transportation, and wage requirements. Employers file a job order through the DOL and must demonstrate no qualified domestic workers are available before sponsoring your position.
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It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:
The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction TFO) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
What You Will Do:
- Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
- Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
- Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
- Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
- Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
- Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
- Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
- Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
- Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings
- Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
- Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
- Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Other Key Skills:
- MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
- Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
- Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Who we are:
It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:
The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction TFO) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
What You Will Do:
- Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
- Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
- Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
- Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
- Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
- Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
- Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
- Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
- Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
- Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved
- Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings
- Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
- Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
- Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Other Key Skills:
- MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
- Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
- Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Pull your O*NET occupational profile first
The O*NET profile for Project Manager in agriculture outlines the exact task and knowledge codes DOL reviewers match against H-2A visa job orders. Confirming your experience aligns with those codes before you apply prevents a mismatch that delays certification.
Target farms with prior H-2A job orders
Employers who have filed H-2A job orders before already understand the housing, transportation, and AEWR wage obligations. First-time sponsors frequently underestimate compliance costs and withdraw offers mid-process, leaving you without a position.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Project Manager listings by confirmed H-2A sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through roles that list visa support but have no DOL filing record behind them.
Verify the AEWR before negotiating any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state and crop activity in your job order. If an employer quotes a rate below the AEWR, DOL will reject the job order and your sponsorship timeline resets.
Confirm the job order lists a fixed season end date
H-2A petitions require a defined temporary or seasonal period. Employers sometimes write open-ended project timelines into job orders, which USCIS flags as permanent-role indicators and can result in a Request for Evidence or denial.
Get housing and transportation terms in writing before signing
DOL regulations require H-2A employers to provide free housing and inbound transportation, but the specific arrangements vary widely. Verbal assurances don't satisfy your rights under the job order, so require a written addendum detailing both before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Manager jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Project Manager roles where employers have a verified H-2A sponsorship record. Standard job boards don't filter by DOL job order history, so listings claiming visa support are often unverified. Migrate Mate surfaces only employers who have actively filed H-2A applications, saving you from pursuing roles that won't result in a certified petition.
What are an H-2A employer's housing and transportation obligations for a Project Manager role?
Your employer must provide free housing that meets federal and state occupational safety standards for the entire duration of your H-2A authorization. They must also cover inbound transportation costs from your home country or place of recruitment. These aren't negotiable perks; they're DOL-mandated conditions written into the certified job order, and an employer who fails to provide them is in violation of their H-2A certification.
Does a Project Manager role qualify as a seasonal or temporary position under H-2A rules?
It can, but only if the role is tied to a defined agricultural season or a one-time project with a clear end date. Managing a multi-season harvest operation or a recurring annual crop cycle typically qualifies. Ongoing year-round management that isn't tied to a seasonal agricultural activity doesn't meet H-2A's temporary nature requirement, and USCIS will scrutinize the job order description for that distinction.
What wage rate applies to H-2A Project Managers, and how is it set?
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state and agricultural activity listed in the job order, or the prevailing wage for the Project Manager occupation in that region. Both figures are determined by DOL. You can look up the current AEWR and prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the employer's quoted rate is compliant.