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Assistant Project Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic next step. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove your value on a project team.
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QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About This Role
QISG is growing our Project Management team in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we’re looking for driven professionals to join us as Regional Assistant Project Managers across multiple experience levels. With a strong pipeline of major transmission, distribution, substation, and EPC projects throughout the western United States, our teams are helping deliver some of the region’s most significant and complex energy infrastructure programs. Whether you’re building the foundation of your project management career or ready to take on greater responsibility, QISG offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders, gain exposure to large-scale projects from planning through execution, and grow within an organization that continues to expand its impact across the power and utility industry.
- Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project
- Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
- Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
- Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
- Works with the appropriate Safety personnel on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
- Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
- Supports project by conducting financial reviews and closeouts on a monthly basis
- Assists with RFI submittals utilizing QISG’s document management system
- Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
- Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
- Monitors progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
- Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
- Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
- Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
What You'll Bring
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
Skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
- Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
- Understanding of the project design process for projects
- Understanding of integrated EPC process
- Understanding of construction means and methods
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes
Travel Requirements
- Travel: Yes
- Percent of Time: Up to 50%, or as project needs require
What You'll Get
QISG Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
About us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About This Role
QISG is growing our Project Management team in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we’re looking for driven professionals to join us as Regional Assistant Project Managers across multiple experience levels. With a strong pipeline of major transmission, distribution, substation, and EPC projects throughout the western United States, our teams are helping deliver some of the region’s most significant and complex energy infrastructure programs. Whether you’re building the foundation of your project management career or ready to take on greater responsibility, QISG offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders, gain exposure to large-scale projects from planning through execution, and grow within an organization that continues to expand its impact across the power and utility industry.
- Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project
- Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
- Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
- Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
- Works with the appropriate Safety personnel on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
- Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
- Supports project by conducting financial reviews and closeouts on a monthly basis
- Assists with RFI submittals utilizing QISG’s document management system
- Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
- Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
- Monitors progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
- Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
- Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
- Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
What You'll Bring
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
Skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
- Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
- Understanding of the project design process for projects
- Understanding of integrated EPC process
- Understanding of construction means and methods
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes
Travel Requirements
- Travel: Yes
- Percent of Time: Up to 50%, or as project needs require
What You'll Get
QISG Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant Project Manager
Target firms with established H-1B track records
Large general contractors, engineering consultancies, and real estate development firms file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritize employers with a documented history of sponsoring project management roles, as they understand the process and are less likely to back out.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in civil engineering, construction management, or a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since this significantly extends your work authorization runway.
Quantify your project contributions from day one
H-1B petitions for Assistant Project Managers must demonstrate a specialty occupation. Track scope, budget figures, and team coordination outcomes you contributed to. Concrete project metrics strengthen your employer's case when filing your petition.
Start the H-1B conversation before April
The H-1B registration window opens in March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, ask your employer about cap-exempt options or filing a timely petition to trigger cap-gap protection while you remain in status.
Get your job description in writing before your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes whether an Assistant Project Manager role truly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A detailed, duties-focused job description that references your degree discipline strengthens specialty occupation arguments significantly.
Use your OPT period to rotate across project phases
Exposure to preconstruction, execution, and closeout phases makes you a stronger H-1B candidate and a more promotable employee. Breadth of experience signals to USCIS and employers alike that the role demands specialized, degree-level expertise.
Assistant Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Most Assistant Project Manager positions do qualify, but the job description matters enormously. USCIS requires that the role normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as construction management, civil engineering, or business. Generalist roles where any degree is accepted are more vulnerable to challenges. A well-drafted job description tied to your specific degree field is the strongest protection.
Can I work as an Assistant Project Manager on OPT without my employer sponsoring me immediately?
Yes. OPT authorization is tied to your F-1 status, not your employer. You can begin working as an Assistant Project Manager as soon as your OPT start date arrives and your EAD card is in hand. Sponsorship becomes relevant later, typically when your OPT period is approaching its end and you need a different work authorization category to stay.
Where can I find Assistant Project Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to hire candidates on OPT and sponsor visas. Searching there saves significant time compared to sifting through postings that screen out international candidates. Most employers listed have sponsored roles in construction, engineering, and project management before.
Does my degree field affect whether I qualify for the STEM OPT extension as an Assistant Project Manager?
Yes, entirely. The STEM extension is based on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in civil engineering, construction engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science typically qualify. A business administration or communications degree usually does not. Confirm your CIP code with your Designated School Official before accepting a role, since the extension adds 24 months to your work authorization.
What happens to my OPT if my employer's H-1B petition is selected in the lottery but doesn't start until October 1?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 status and work authorization through September 30. If selected, your H-1B begins October 1 with no gap in employment. If not selected, your authorization ends and you'll need to explore alternatives such as a different visa category or leaving the country.