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Assistant Project Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. construction, landscaping, and infrastructure employers who file for temporary labor certification through DOL. The H-2B cap sits at 66,000 visas annually, so timing your sponsorship application matters as much as landing the offer.
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Ranger Construction Company is a commercial general contractor specializing in upfits, renovations, and maintenance of office, industrial, and medical properties in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Ranger has been in business for 26 years and is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with project specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist in preparing and distributing Invitations to Bid (ITBs), including reviewing drawings and identifying qualified subcontractors
- Coordinate and attend job site walks, including:
- Meeting subcontractors onsite
- Documenting attendance and following up with non-attendees
- Capturing site photos and documenting existing conditions
- Collect, review, and analyze subcontractor bids to ensure alignment with project scope
- Perform quantity takeoffs and compare estimates against submitted bids
- Follow up with subcontractors for scope clarification and pricing accuracy
- Assist in assembling and reviewing project estimates prior to final submission
- Support scope development for project pricing
- Maintain and update the internal project pipeline
- Assist with project setup and kickoff coordination
- Distribute startup communications to subcontractors and field teams
- Upload and maintain project documentation in Smartsheet and internal systems
- Coordinate with Project Coordinator to ensure permits, plans, and scope documents are provided to field teams
- Develop, maintain, and track project schedules
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support field operations
- Prepare and distribute weekly project updates, including schedules and progress photos
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
- Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and assist with coordination
- Support problem resolution in collaboration with Superintendents and subcontractors
- Assist in tracking and managing project budgets, including contingency usage
- Support invoice review and approval processes
- Identify and assist in resolving budget discrepancies and missing invoices
- Support monthly billing processes and follow up on outstanding receivables
- Prepare and price change orders, generate Requests for Change (RFCs), and maintain tracking logs
- Distribute approved change documentation to field teams
- Participate in punch walks and assist with punch list completion
- Support Superintendents in driving final project completion
- Assist Project Coordinator with closeout documentation and project turnover
- Maintain and update job tracking boards and project records
- Provide support to Project Managers and team members as needed
- Assist in determining project roles and responsibilities based on project scope and client needs
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess strong business acumen and supervisory skills
- Must have extensive knowledge of construction drawings, plans, and major systems
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to safely drive vehicles to and from multiple job sites
- Capable of interrelating with personnel at all levels of construction activity
- Capable of interpreting, advising, supporting, and training staff, community, agencies, and clients
- Capable of moving and climbing ladders, as well as working comfortably on roofs and elevated surfaces
- Standing and walking at large job sites (interior and exterior) for multiple hours and up to 5 miles a day
- Must follow company and client policies and procedures
- Capable of clear verbal, written, and electronic communication
- Must take initiative to complete tasks and look for opportunities to assist other employees
- Personable and professional demeanor, work cooperatively, and customer service oriented
- Organized, task oriented, and follows through in a timely manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- College degree required
- Construction Internship/Work Experience Required
- Advanced Computer Skills Required
- Bluebeam Experience Preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is an onsite position in Charlotte, NC
- Regular Site visits required
- Ability to work both in office and field environments
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, and climb flights of stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
PAY
From $60,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
In person
INTRODUCTION
Ranger Construction Company is a commercial general contractor specializing in upfits, renovations, and maintenance of office, industrial, and medical properties in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Ranger has been in business for 26 years and is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with project specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist in preparing and distributing Invitations to Bid (ITBs), including reviewing drawings and identifying qualified subcontractors
- Coordinate and attend job site walks, including:
- Meeting subcontractors onsite
- Documenting attendance and following up with non-attendees
- Capturing site photos and documenting existing conditions
- Collect, review, and analyze subcontractor bids to ensure alignment with project scope
- Perform quantity takeoffs and compare estimates against submitted bids
- Follow up with subcontractors for scope clarification and pricing accuracy
- Assist in assembling and reviewing project estimates prior to final submission
- Support scope development for project pricing
- Maintain and update the internal project pipeline
- Assist with project setup and kickoff coordination
- Distribute startup communications to subcontractors and field teams
- Upload and maintain project documentation in Smartsheet and internal systems
- Coordinate with Project Coordinator to ensure permits, plans, and scope documents are provided to field teams
- Develop, maintain, and track project schedules
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support field operations
- Prepare and distribute weekly project updates, including schedules and progress photos
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
- Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and assist with coordination
- Support problem resolution in collaboration with Superintendents and subcontractors
- Assist in tracking and managing project budgets, including contingency usage
- Support invoice review and approval processes
- Identify and assist in resolving budget discrepancies and missing invoices
- Support monthly billing processes and follow up on outstanding receivables
- Prepare and price change orders, generate Requests for Change (RFCs), and maintain tracking logs
- Distribute approved change documentation to field teams
- Participate in punch walks and assist with punch list completion
- Support Superintendents in driving final project completion
- Assist Project Coordinator with closeout documentation and project turnover
- Maintain and update job tracking boards and project records
- Provide support to Project Managers and team members as needed
- Assist in determining project roles and responsibilities based on project scope and client needs
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess strong business acumen and supervisory skills
- Must have extensive knowledge of construction drawings, plans, and major systems
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to safely drive vehicles to and from multiple job sites
- Capable of interrelating with personnel at all levels of construction activity
- Capable of interpreting, advising, supporting, and training staff, community, agencies, and clients
- Capable of moving and climbing ladders, as well as working comfortably on roofs and elevated surfaces
- Standing and walking at large job sites (interior and exterior) for multiple hours and up to 5 miles a day
- Must follow company and client policies and procedures
- Capable of clear verbal, written, and electronic communication
- Must take initiative to complete tasks and look for opportunities to assist other employees
- Personable and professional demeanor, work cooperatively, and customer service oriented
- Organized, task oriented, and follows through in a timely manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- College degree required
- Construction Internship/Work Experience Required
- Advanced Computer Skills Required
- Bluebeam Experience Preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is an onsite position in Charlotte, NC
- Regular Site visits required
- Ability to work both in office and field environments
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, and climb flights of stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
PAY
From $60,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Project Manager
Align your credentials with H-2B scope
H-2B visa covers temporary, non-agricultural work, so frame your project coordination experience around seasonal or project-based contracts. Employers filing for Assistant Project Manager roles must show the need is temporary, so your background should reflect that kind of work cycle.
Target employers with DOL filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications for project management roles. Employers with prior DOL filings already understand prevailing wage obligations and the certification timeline, which shortens your sponsorship negotiation considerably.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL-set prevailing wage for Assistant Project Manager roles in the job location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current rate before you negotiate, so your offer doesn't stall at the certification stage.
Push for an early-season start date
The H-2B cap fills fast, especially the October 1 winter half. Confirm with your employer that the I-129 petition and labor certification are submitted well before the cap opens, since late filings risk landing outside the numerical limit entirely.
Confirm the job duties qualify under O*NET
Employers must classify your role using a specific O*NET occupational code when filing the temporary labor certification. Ask your prospective employer which code they intend to use and cross-check it against the actual duties in your offer letter to avoid mismatches during DOL review.
Clarify status between seasons before accepting
H-2B status is tied to the certified employment period. If the construction or landscaping season ends early or extends, your status changes accordingly. Confirm with the employer how they handle early completions, extensions, and whether USCIS is notified promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Assistant Project Manager jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Assistant Project Manager roles at employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications with DOL, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to sponsor. Filter by role and location to find active opportunities tied to verified sponsorship history.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my Assistant Project Manager application?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each. The October 1 winter half and April 1 summer half both fill quickly. Your employer must file the temporary labor certification with DOL and then submit the I-129 petition to USCIS before the cap closes, making early coordination essential for construction and infrastructure roles.
Does my project management experience need to be seasonal to qualify?
Yes. H-2B requires the employer to demonstrate the need for the role is temporary, not permanent. Your experience as an Assistant Project Manager should reflect time-limited project cycles, seasonal construction demands, or defined contract periods. Employers who can document a recurring but temporary need, like annual infrastructure projects, have a stronger case during DOL review.
What documents should I prepare before an employer begins my H-2B filing?
Gather your credential documents early: a valid passport with sufficient validity, any construction or project management certifications relevant to the role, and employment verification letters from prior seasonal positions. Your employer will need these to support the temporary labor certification and I-129 petition. Delays in providing documentation can push the filing past the cap opening date.
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