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Infrastructure Project Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in civil engineering, construction management, information systems, or a related technical field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real time to land a sponsored role.
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JR-2465
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Pharmacy
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: 100% onsite
Overview
Reporting to the Pharmacy Director of Business Operations, the Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager assists in the planning, design, coordination, and execution of various construction and building renovation projects and/or equipment coordination for Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Pharmacy. Additionally, the position is responsible for tasks related to budget development and expenditure monitoring. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager assists in related space, construction, operational preventative maintenance initiatives and financial analysis projects as requested.
The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager works closely with architects, facilities operations, partnering vendors and consultants, PDC project managers, and pharmacy staff to develop project work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, punch lists, and to close out projects. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for representing pharmacy operational standards in all planning, building, operating, and preventative maintenance initiatives. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining all pharmacy equipment standards and ensuring that each project is utilizing these standards in their design and final plans. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager is also required to participate in the ongoing monitoring of pharmacy equipment to ensure compliance with USP800 and drug storage policies and SOP’s. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning and Design:
- Assists in the programing, planning, designing, development, and documenting of various construction and renovation projects for DFCI in accordance with industry practice and departmental procedures.
- Participates in the review and evaluation of initial space and renovation requests with various departments to determine feasibility.
- Facilitates meetings with various departments to compile data for program and project requirements for multiple, inter-related design and construction projects, including capital renovations and space planning initiatives.
- Coordinates with internal resources and external consultants as required to fully develop scope of projects.
- Reviews design criteria, specifications, space requirements and adherence to DFCI space and finish standards.
Project Management:
- Develops, documents, and manages a variety of pharmacy projects and initiatives.
- Participates in the oversight of budgets for capitally funded, in-house, workorder renovations and other capital projects as assigned.
- Serves as the project manager for pharmacy in-house workorder construction and other capital projects as assigned.
- In collaboration with facilities operations supervisor, schedules and manages workorder renovations.
- Coordinates scope of work with managers of in-house trades including Telecom, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
- Assists and supports the Project Managers in design and user-group coordination as required to execute projects including ensuring project approval process, and budget development and approval.
- Follows facility management policies and procedures.
- Develops, maintains, and implements pharmacy equipment and infrastructure standards.
- Participates in the development and ongoing maintenance of SOP’s, Policies & Procedures and training materials.
Operations Monitoring:
- Participates in the ongoing monitoring of pharmacy facilities and equipment.
- Works with facilities to identify and resolve pharmacy and equipment issues.
- Monitors pharmacy equipment and ensures appropriate preventative maintenance schedules are in place and performed per our specification.
- Participates in the monitoring of our pharmacy systems that manage our environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, both orally and by written reports. Personable and diplomatic verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Especially critical are skills and experience in leading and collaborating with colleagues that are not direct reports.
- Demonstrated organization, scheduling, and coordination skills. Must be skilled in project management, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
- Proven ability to evaluate construction drawings, architectural specifications, and associated shop drawings.
- Microsoft Office required, knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite preferred.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and/or Construction Management required. 3 years' experience working in a managerial position in the architecture, facilities management, engineering, or construction field required.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
None
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
None
Special Working Conditions:
Works throughout the Institute and partner hospitals in a variety of settings with possible exposure to infectious disease through airborne transmission.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Job Ref:
JR-2465
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Pharmacy
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Onsite: 100% onsite
Overview
Reporting to the Pharmacy Director of Business Operations, the Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager assists in the planning, design, coordination, and execution of various construction and building renovation projects and/or equipment coordination for Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Pharmacy. Additionally, the position is responsible for tasks related to budget development and expenditure monitoring. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager assists in related space, construction, operational preventative maintenance initiatives and financial analysis projects as requested.
The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager works closely with architects, facilities operations, partnering vendors and consultants, PDC project managers, and pharmacy staff to develop project work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, punch lists, and to close out projects. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for representing pharmacy operational standards in all planning, building, operating, and preventative maintenance initiatives. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining all pharmacy equipment standards and ensuring that each project is utilizing these standards in their design and final plans. The Pharmacy Infrastructure Project Manager is also required to participate in the ongoing monitoring of pharmacy equipment to ensure compliance with USP800 and drug storage policies and SOP’s. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning and Design:
- Assists in the programing, planning, designing, development, and documenting of various construction and renovation projects for DFCI in accordance with industry practice and departmental procedures.
- Participates in the review and evaluation of initial space and renovation requests with various departments to determine feasibility.
- Facilitates meetings with various departments to compile data for program and project requirements for multiple, inter-related design and construction projects, including capital renovations and space planning initiatives.
- Coordinates with internal resources and external consultants as required to fully develop scope of projects.
- Reviews design criteria, specifications, space requirements and adherence to DFCI space and finish standards.
Project Management:
- Develops, documents, and manages a variety of pharmacy projects and initiatives.
- Participates in the oversight of budgets for capitally funded, in-house, workorder renovations and other capital projects as assigned.
- Serves as the project manager for pharmacy in-house workorder construction and other capital projects as assigned.
- In collaboration with facilities operations supervisor, schedules and manages workorder renovations.
- Coordinates scope of work with managers of in-house trades including Telecom, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
- Assists and supports the Project Managers in design and user-group coordination as required to execute projects including ensuring project approval process, and budget development and approval.
- Follows facility management policies and procedures.
- Develops, maintains, and implements pharmacy equipment and infrastructure standards.
- Participates in the development and ongoing maintenance of SOP’s, Policies & Procedures and training materials.
Operations Monitoring:
- Participates in the ongoing monitoring of pharmacy facilities and equipment.
- Works with facilities to identify and resolve pharmacy and equipment issues.
- Monitors pharmacy equipment and ensures appropriate preventative maintenance schedules are in place and performed per our specification.
- Participates in the monitoring of our pharmacy systems that manage our environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, both orally and by written reports. Personable and diplomatic verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Especially critical are skills and experience in leading and collaborating with colleagues that are not direct reports.
- Demonstrated organization, scheduling, and coordination skills. Must be skilled in project management, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
- Proven ability to evaluate construction drawings, architectural specifications, and associated shop drawings.
- Microsoft Office required, knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite preferred.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and/or Construction Management required. 3 years' experience working in a managerial position in the architecture, facilities management, engineering, or construction field required.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
None
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
None
Special Working Conditions:
Works throughout the Institute and partner hospitals in a variety of settings with possible exposure to infectious disease through airborne transmission.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Project Manager
Target employers with active H-1B sponsorship histories
Large infrastructure firms, engineering consultancies, and government contractors file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Employers with consistent sponsorship histories are far more likely to invest in your status transition before your OPT period ends.
Frame your degree as the technical foundation for the role
Consular officers and USCIS both evaluate whether your degree matches the position. Explicitly connect your civil engineering, IT, or construction management degree to the infrastructure project scope in every application and interview.
Apply for your STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM-eligible field like engineering or information systems, apply at least 90 days before your EAD expires. This extends your authorized work period to 36 months and gives employers more runway to sponsor you.
Negotiate a formal training plan with STEM OPT employers
STEM OPT requires a signed Training Plan with your employer. Use this document to align your project management responsibilities with your degree field, which also strengthens any future specialty occupation argument for H-1B.
Prioritize roles with a clear degree requirement in the job description
Infrastructure PM roles that explicitly require a bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or construction management qualify more cleanly as specialty occupations. Avoid postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'degree required.'
Browse OPT-friendly infrastructure roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles where your status is a dealbreaker. Searching there means every listing is already screened for work authorization compatibility.
Infrastructure Project Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Infrastructure Project Manager roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, such as civil engineering, construction management, or information systems. The key is that the employer's job description must list a degree as a requirement, not merely a preference. Generic management roles without a field-specific degree requirement can face challenges at USCIS.
Can I work as an Infrastructure Project Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your OPT period your EAD card authorizes you to work for any employer in a role related to your degree, without the employer needing to file any petition on your behalf. You do not need sponsorship to work on OPT. Sponsorship becomes relevant when you need a long-term visa, such as an H-1B, after your OPT and any STEM extension period ends.
Which degree fields support OPT authorization for Infrastructure Project Manager jobs?
Civil engineering, construction management, information systems, computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering are the most commonly accepted degree fields for infrastructure PM roles. Your OPT must be directly related to your major, so the role's core responsibilities should map to your field of study. A civil engineering graduate managing physical infrastructure projects has a straightforward connection; an international business graduate would face more scrutiny.
Where can I find Infrastructure Project Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who are open to candidates on OPT and seeking visa sponsorship. Most general job boards do not filter by work authorization compatibility, which means you spend significant time on applications that go nowhere. Browsing Migrate Mate narrows your search to roles where your OPT status is not a barrier from the start.
Does my 90-day unemployment limit apply between infrastructure PM contracts or project-based roles?
Yes, the 90-day cumulative unemployment limit applies during your entire OPT period, including any gaps between project-based contracts. If you work in a contract or project-based capacity, gaps between engagements count toward that 90-day limit. STEM OPT extends the limit to 150 cumulative days. Tracking your days carefully and maintaining documentation of your employment start and end dates is important for staying in status.