Project Coordinator Jobs for OPT Students
Project Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, operations, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months for STEM-adjacent roles, gives you real runway to prove yourself and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.
At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.
PARIC’s Core Values
POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.
ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.
DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.
RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.
About The Role
PARIC Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support construction operations. This role plays a key part in aligning resources, coordinating schedules, and supporting project teams from startup through closeout.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth operations from project startup through closeout.
- Prepare and issue bid packages, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders using CMiC and AdobeSign.
- Collect and manage subcontractor documentation including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance (COIs); maintain compliance through regular reporting in CMiC and communication with AON.
- Track and ensure timely execution of subcontractor and owner change orders in alignment with company procedures.
- Support bid day activities and occasional field coordination (e.g., submitting permits, delivering documents).
- Coordinate prequalification status with subcontractors and internal teams.
- Maintain organized project documentation and filing systems in BIM360.
- Assist in preparing documentation for monthly project reviews and MBE/WBE utilization reporting.
- Lead project-specific closeout efforts and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Mentor and train Assistant Project Coordinators as needed.
- Assist in developing and refining project policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of experience in a construction-related administrative, coordination, or project support role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of construction terminology, documentation, and processes preferred.
- Experience using CMiC, BIM360, and AdobeSign preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Must be a proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Why Join Us?
- We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
AAP/EEO Statement
PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
About PARIC
Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.
At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.
PARIC’s Core Values
POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.
ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.
DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.
RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.
About The Role
PARIC Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support construction operations. This role plays a key part in aligning resources, coordinating schedules, and supporting project teams from startup through closeout.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth operations from project startup through closeout.
- Prepare and issue bid packages, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders using CMiC and AdobeSign.
- Collect and manage subcontractor documentation including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance (COIs); maintain compliance through regular reporting in CMiC and communication with AON.
- Track and ensure timely execution of subcontractor and owner change orders in alignment with company procedures.
- Support bid day activities and occasional field coordination (e.g., submitting permits, delivering documents).
- Coordinate prequalification status with subcontractors and internal teams.
- Maintain organized project documentation and filing systems in BIM360.
- Assist in preparing documentation for monthly project reviews and MBE/WBE utilization reporting.
- Lead project-specific closeout efforts and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Mentor and train Assistant Project Coordinators as needed.
- Assist in developing and refining project policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of experience in a construction-related administrative, coordination, or project support role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of construction terminology, documentation, and processes preferred.
- Experience using CMiC, BIM360, and AdobeSign preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Must be a proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Why Join Us?
- We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
AAP/EEO Statement
PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Project Coordinator
Target employers with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Project Coordinators before are far more likely to do it again. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship track records in project management and operations roles.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly from the start
Tell employers upfront that you have 12 months of OPT authorization, with potential STEM extension if eligible. Clarity removes ambiguity and signals professionalism. Employers who hesitate over visa timelines often just need accurate information.
Pursue a PMP or CAPM certification
A Project Management Professional or Certified Associate in Project Management credential signals serious commitment to the field. It also strengthens your H-1B case by demonstrating your role requires specialized knowledge beyond a generalist skill set.
Build experience with recognized project management tools
Hands-on proficiency in tools like Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project makes you immediately useful to hiring teams. Demonstrable technical skills reinforce that your Project Coordinator role qualifies as a specialty occupation for visa purposes.
Report every job change to your DSO within 10 days
OPT requires that your employment remain related to your degree field. Switching roles or employers without updating your DSO and SEVIS record can jeopardize your status, even if the new role is a better fit.
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Does a Project Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Project Coordinator position that requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a specific technical field typically qualifies. Roles where any degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, face more scrutiny. Your employer's attorney will assess whether the job description supports the specialty occupation standard.
Can I work as a Project Coordinator on OPT if my degree is in a non-business field?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. A computer science graduate coordinating software development projects, or an engineering graduate managing construction timelines, can justify the connection. Your DSO will need to confirm the role fits your authorized field of study before you begin.
Where can I find Project Coordinator jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status clearly, which wastes time on applications that go nowhere. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies that have already indicated willingness to work with international candidates.
How does the STEM OPT extension apply to Project Coordinator roles?
STEM OPT extensions require your degree to appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Project Coordinator roles at technology or engineering firms can qualify if the underlying degree is STEM-designated. Operations, data analytics, or systems-focused PM roles with a STEM degree background are the most straightforward cases.
What happens to my OPT if my Project Coordinator contract ends before I find a new role?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment for standard OPT, and up to 150 days total during STEM extension. If your contract ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. Notify your DSO, update your SEVIS record, and begin your job search without delay. Exceeding the unemployment limit terminates your OPT authorization.
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