Project Controls Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Project Controls Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in engineering, construction management, or project management. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions of up to 24 months are available for graduates from accredited STEM programs.
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivering the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services to designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing safe, high‑quality and compliant delivery, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and strong PMO and project controls standards.
- Shaping and implement effective PMO and Project Controls frameworks, strengthening industry engagement and growing specialist expertise.
- Managing teams across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, supporting long‑term strategic development.
- Fostering collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and best practice, supporting resourcing needs and contributing to a sustainable future.
- Delivering effective PMO and Project Controls support, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and day‑to‑day performance management.
- Providing clear technical guidance across cost, schedule, change, risk and governance requirements.
- Building strong client relationships and collaborate to address risks, opportunities and actions.
- Supporting integration across PMO, Planning and Project Controls while contributing to net‑zero ambitions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) with strong ongoing development.
- Extensive delivery‑phase experience across complex property or infrastructure programmes.
- Strong commercial, financial and senior stakeholder management capability.
- Proven leadership of diverse teams with awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts.
COMPENSATION
The estimated salary for this position is $110,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.
OUR VALUES
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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INTRODUCTION
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivering the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services to designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing safe, high‑quality and compliant delivery, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and strong PMO and project controls standards.
- Shaping and implement effective PMO and Project Controls frameworks, strengthening industry engagement and growing specialist expertise.
- Managing teams across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, supporting long‑term strategic development.
- Fostering collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and best practice, supporting resourcing needs and contributing to a sustainable future.
- Delivering effective PMO and Project Controls support, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and day‑to‑day performance management.
- Providing clear technical guidance across cost, schedule, change, risk and governance requirements.
- Building strong client relationships and collaborate to address risks, opportunities and actions.
- Supporting integration across PMO, Planning and Project Controls while contributing to net‑zero ambitions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) with strong ongoing development.
- Extensive delivery‑phase experience across complex property or infrastructure programmes.
- Strong commercial, financial and senior stakeholder management capability.
- Proven leadership of diverse teams with awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts.
COMPENSATION
The estimated salary for this position is $110,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.
OUR VALUES
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Manager
Target engineering and construction firms with active H-1B histories
Large engineering, infrastructure, and EPC firms sponsor H-1B visas for Project Controls Managers regularly. Focus your search on companies with documented sponsorship patterns rather than smaller contractors who rarely navigate the process.
Emphasize your degree field alignment in every application
Project Controls Manager roles typically require a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field. Make that alignment explicit in your resume and cover letter so hiring managers immediately see your specialty occupation eligibility.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Engineering and construction management degrees are often STEM-designated, making you eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. That gives employers a three-year window to plan sponsorship, which meaningfully reduces their perceived risk in hiring you.
Highlight scheduling and cost control software proficiency
Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Earned Value Management tools signals technical depth that justifies a specialty occupation classification. List specific platforms and methodologies you have used on real projects prominently on your resume.
Build credentials that reinforce the specialty occupation case
Certifications like PMI-SP, AACE CCP, or EVP strengthen the argument that your role requires specialized knowledge. Employers with less sponsorship experience often need this kind of supporting evidence when filing H-1B petitions with USCIS.
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Does a Project Controls Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally classifies Project Controls Manager positions as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. The key is that your job description must specify a degree requirement in a particular discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles at large EPC firms or government contractors are typically well-documented for this purpose.
How long can I work as a Project Controls Manager on OPT?
Standard post-completion OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or construction management, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years total. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the STEM extension, so confirm that before accepting an offer.
Where can I find Project Controls Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who sponsor work visas. Browsing Project Controls Manager listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies with documented H-1B sponsorship histories rather than applying broadly and discovering late that an employer does not sponsor. It removes one of the most frustrating parts of the job search for international students.
What industries hire the most Project Controls Managers willing to sponsor visas?
Oil and gas, infrastructure construction, defense contracting, and large-scale civil engineering projects account for a significant share of Project Controls Manager sponsorships. Firms operating on federal contracts or large capital programs tend to have established immigration processes and are more comfortable sponsoring H-1B visas than smaller regional contractors. Energy and utilities have also been consistent sponsors for this role.
Can I change employers while on OPT as a Project Controls Manager?
Yes, but you must report the change to your Designated School Official within ten days and update your record in SEVIS. Your new position must also be directly related to your degree field to remain in valid OPT status. If you are on a STEM OPT extension, your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and you must submit a new I-983 training plan before your start date.
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