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Facilities Project Manager roles involve overseeing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects across corporate campuses, healthcare systems, and universities. F-1 OPT students with degrees in facilities management, civil engineering, or construction management qualify. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to complete a full project cycle and demonstrate sponsorship value.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Director of Warehouse Automation
Salary Grade: $76,285-$114,428 annually, plus bonus opportunities
As a Facilities Project Manager, you will coordinate various projects at all Dot locations including, but not limited to, new distribution centers and expansions of warehouse equipment and technology. You will work closely with internal customers, project managers, engineers, IT, safety, contractors and sub-contractors to ensure projects are completed to Dot’s quality standards, schedule, and budget.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Collaborate with in-house and external resources.
- Review proposals, execute change orders, and process other documentation.
- Analyze costs on routine basis and develop cost projections based on current information along with ROC comparisons.
- Develop and implement project schedules.
- Assure all materials and project items are on site as required by schedule.
- Review plans and submittals, manage pay applications.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts with each subcontractor and supplier. Train others on components and use of equipment and systems and create processes for long term usage.
- Verify proper insurance coverage.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools.
- Be comfortable working with their hands as well and needs some measure of mechanical competency for smaller install, setup, assembly work.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in a project related discipline or minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment
- Technical writing
- People Skills
- Analysis and development of design concepts
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Engineering Degree
- Computer-Aided drafting experience
- Strong fluency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Strong attention-to-detail
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel: occasionally for industry events, training, meetings, or projects. Must have the ability to travel independently, as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
Location: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Director of Warehouse Automation
Salary Grade: $76,285-$114,428 annually, plus bonus opportunities
As a Facilities Project Manager, you will coordinate various projects at all Dot locations including, but not limited to, new distribution centers and expansions of warehouse equipment and technology. You will work closely with internal customers, project managers, engineers, IT, safety, contractors and sub-contractors to ensure projects are completed to Dot’s quality standards, schedule, and budget.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Collaborate with in-house and external resources.
- Review proposals, execute change orders, and process other documentation.
- Analyze costs on routine basis and develop cost projections based on current information along with ROC comparisons.
- Develop and implement project schedules.
- Assure all materials and project items are on site as required by schedule.
- Review plans and submittals, manage pay applications.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts with each subcontractor and supplier. Train others on components and use of equipment and systems and create processes for long term usage.
- Verify proper insurance coverage.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools.
- Be comfortable working with their hands as well and needs some measure of mechanical competency for smaller install, setup, assembly work.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in a project related discipline or minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment
- Technical writing
- People Skills
- Analysis and development of design concepts
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Engineering Degree
- Computer-Aided drafting experience
- Strong fluency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Strong attention-to-detail
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel: occasionally for industry events, training, meetings, or projects. Must have the ability to travel independently, as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Facilities Project Manager
Target industries with ongoing capital projects
Healthcare systems, universities, and corporate real estate teams run continuous facilities programs that justify long-term hires. These employers plan budgets years out, making them more willing to invest in H-1B visa sponsorship for a proven project manager.
Quantify project scope in your resume
Employers evaluate sponsorship ROI. Listing square footage managed, budget overseen, and number of contractors coordinated gives hiring managers concrete evidence your contribution is worth the cost and effort of filing an H-1B petition.
Pursue PMP or LEED credentials during OPT
Certifications like PMP or LEED AP signal professional commitment and reduce the perceived risk of sponsoring you. Many employers require one of these for senior facilities roles, so earning it early strengthens both your application and your sponsorship case.
Apply to employers with an established HR and legal infrastructure
Large facility management firms, hospital networks, and government contractors typically have in-house immigration counsel and standard sponsorship workflows. Smaller contractors may want to sponsor but lack the process to do it efficiently.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in civil engineering, construction engineering, or mechanical engineering are STEM-designated, giving you 36 months of authorized work. That timeline covers two H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your odds of securing sponsorship before OPT expires.
Engage hiring managers on capital planning timelines
During interviews, ask about multi-year projects in the pipeline. Framing the conversation around long-term program needs positions you as a continued investment, not a short-term hire, which is exactly the argument that makes sponsorship conversations easier to initiate.
Facilities Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Facilities Project Manager roles typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree, not the job title itself. If your degree is in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction engineering, or a related STEM field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A facilities management or business degree generally does not qualify, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
Is Facilities Project Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as civil engineering, architecture, or construction management. Roles that accept any degree or have no defined field requirement can face challenges meeting the specialty occupation standard. The job description and your employer's stated requirements both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Where can I find Facilities Project Manager jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Facilities Project Manager positions from employers that sponsor work visas, so you can filter specifically for OPT-friendly roles rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later. Targeting employers who have an established sponsorship track record saves time and avoids situations where a willing employer lacks the process to follow through.
Can I work for a facilities management contractor on OPT if I'm placed at a client site?
Yes, but your employment relationship must be with the sponsoring contractor, not the client. On OPT, your employer of record is who signs your paycheck and supervises your work. If the arrangement looks more like the client is directing your day-to-day work independently, it can raise questions about whether you're working in authorized employment. Discuss the structure with your DSO before accepting.
What should I do if my OPT authorization expires before my H-1B takes effect?
If your employer files your H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date and you have a STEM OPT extension, you're likely covered by cap-gap protection, which automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Without a STEM extension, you need your OPT to remain valid through the April filing date. Work with your DSO and your employer's immigration counsel as early as possible to map out the exact timeline.