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Project Management Coordinator jobs are a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules, and many employers in tech, construction, and healthcare actively hire coordinators on OPT with a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Project Management Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting project planning, execution, and delivery by managing schedules, documentation, communication, and administrative processes across multiple departments. This role requires strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to coordinate with sales, engineering, project management, and customer support teams.
Main Responsibilities:
Project & Administrative Coordination
- Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and communication activities.
- Monitor project progress, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely updates to stakeholders.
- Lead internal execution of small projects, parts orders, repair orders, and intercompany support orders, ensuring accurate order creation, on-time execution, proactive customer communication, pricing updates, shipping coordination, and proper closure.
ERP & CRM Maintenance and Support
- Review CRM deals to ensure process compliance and readiness for proposal development.
- Own and execute the Order Entry Process within ERP and CRM systems.
- Manage the New Customer Setup Process from initiation through completion.
- Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests.
- Support warranty processing activities.
- Maintain accurate project manager assignments in the ERP system.
- Assist with project, job, and order closure activities.
Reporting & Customer Follow-Up
- Support KPI reporting for Business Unit leaders.
- Coordinate the distribution and tracking of customer satisfaction surveys.
Invoicing & Financial Coordination
- Manage the full invoicing cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer billing inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions.
- Process credit adjustment requests.
- Support the project management team with invoice follow-up as needed.
Other
- Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
- All other related duties as assigned.
- Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
- Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years in project coordination, sales operations, or administrative support
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and project management tools preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to speak verbally, and read in English
- Ability to walk.
- Ability to see with corrective lenses.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
Hazards:
- Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
- Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
- Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Project Management Coordinator - Plymouth, MI
Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.
Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Project Management Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting project planning, execution, and delivery by managing schedules, documentation, communication, and administrative processes across multiple departments. This role requires strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to coordinate with sales, engineering, project management, and customer support teams.
Main Responsibilities:
Project & Administrative Coordination
- Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and communication activities.
- Monitor project progress, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely updates to stakeholders.
- Lead internal execution of small projects, parts orders, repair orders, and intercompany support orders, ensuring accurate order creation, on-time execution, proactive customer communication, pricing updates, shipping coordination, and proper closure.
ERP & CRM Maintenance and Support
- Review CRM deals to ensure process compliance and readiness for proposal development.
- Own and execute the Order Entry Process within ERP and CRM systems.
- Manage the New Customer Setup Process from initiation through completion.
- Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests.
- Support warranty processing activities.
- Maintain accurate project manager assignments in the ERP system.
- Assist with project, job, and order closure activities.
Reporting & Customer Follow-Up
- Support KPI reporting for Business Unit leaders.
- Coordinate the distribution and tracking of customer satisfaction surveys.
Invoicing & Financial Coordination
- Manage the full invoicing cycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer billing inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions.
- Process credit adjustment requests.
- Support the project management team with invoice follow-up as needed.
Other
- Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
- All other related duties as assigned.
- Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
- Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years in project coordination, sales operations, or administrative support
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and project management tools preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to speak verbally, and read in English
- Ability to walk.
- Ability to see with corrective lenses.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
Hazards:
- Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
- Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
- Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Project Management Coordinator
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Mention your OPT authorization period and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter. Employers planning resource allocation need to know your work authorization window before they invest in onboarding a coordinator.
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Technology, healthcare systems, and large construction firms sponsor project management coordinators at significantly higher rates than small agencies. Focus your search on employers with established HR processes and prior H-1B visa filing history.
Certify before you apply if you can
A CAPM or entry-level PMP certification signals commitment and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship. Coordinators with credentials are viewed as longer-term investments, which makes the sponsorship conversation easier to start.
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
H-1B sponsorship for this role requires a specialty occupation link. Explicitly connect your degree field to project management functions in your resume, showing how your coursework directly supports the coordinator duties you will perform.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the visa sponsorship question after an initial screening call, not at the offer stage. Employers experienced with OPT hiring expect it early and will not penalize you for asking during the second conversation.
Use tools that filter for OPT-friendly employers
Generic job searches waste time on roles that cannot support visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists project management coordinator positions from employers already open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship, narrowing your search immediately.
Project Management Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field. The key is that the job description must demand degree-specific knowledge, not just general organizational skills. Roles at larger firms or in regulated industries like construction, IT, or healthcare are more likely to meet this bar than generalist coordinator positions at small companies.
Can I work as a Project Management Coordinator on OPT if my degree is in engineering or a STEM field?
Yes. Engineering and computer science graduates regularly take Project Management Coordinator roles, particularly in infrastructure, software, or technical operations. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you are also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization total. This significantly improves your chances of staying through at least one H-1B lottery cycle.
How do I find Project Management Coordinator jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which lists coordinator roles from employers who are already open to hiring F-1 OPT students and sponsoring H-1B visas. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves weeks of outreach to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Look specifically for employers with prior H-1B filing history in project management or operations roles.
What happens to my OPT work authorization if my Project Management Coordinator contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT period expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you must find new employment, leave the country, or change your visa status. Your OPT authorization is tied to employment in a job related to your degree field, so you cannot simply switch to an unrelated role. Report any changes in employment to your Designated School Official promptly to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Is a Project Management Professional certification required to get an OPT job as a Coordinator?
No certification is required, and most entry-level coordinator roles do not expect it. However, holding a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification strengthens your application and makes the specialty occupation argument cleaner for future H-1B sponsorship. Employers who are already sponsoring visa holders tend to view certified candidates as lower-risk, longer-term hires worth the investment in sponsorship.