STEM OPT Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Project Controls Engineer roles in construction, infrastructure, and energy sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in engineering, project management, or a related STEM field must match the role's CIP code to qualify for the 24-month extension.
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Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
The Junior Project Controls Analyst supports project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting functions across construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, schedulers, and cost engineers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop expertise in project controls systems and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Collaborate with project teams to gather information necessary for developing and updating schedules.
- Help maintain documentation related to schedule changes and updates.
- Support project controls functions by monitoring project timelines and milestones.
- Participate in regular project meetings to provide updates on schedule status and potential impacts.
- Assist in identifying scheduling risks and documenting any issues that may affect the project timeline.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of cost baselines.
- Monitor and report on project budget performance.
- Review cost reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate cost risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis to support project decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project controls (internships acceptable)
- Basic understanding of scheduling and cost control principles
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools (preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables; Power BI is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Compensation:
The base salary rate being offered for this position is USD $80,000.00 per year to USD $100,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in California. Salary rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.
OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.
Minimum Salary: USD $85,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Overview
Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
The Junior Project Controls Analyst supports project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting functions across construction projects. This role works closely with project managers, schedulers, and cost engineers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop expertise in project controls systems and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
- Collaborate with project teams to gather information necessary for developing and updating schedules.
- Help maintain documentation related to schedule changes and updates.
- Support project controls functions by monitoring project timelines and milestones.
- Participate in regular project meetings to provide updates on schedule status and potential impacts.
- Assist in identifying scheduling risks and documenting any issues that may affect the project timeline.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of cost baselines.
- Monitor and report on project budget performance.
- Review cost reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate cost risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis to support project decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project controls (internships acceptable)
- Basic understanding of scheduling and cost control principles
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools (preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables; Power BI is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Compensation:
The base salary rate being offered for this position is USD $80,000.00 per year to USD $100,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in California. Salary rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.
OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.
Minimum Salary: USD $85,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $100,000.00/Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Project Controls Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Engineering and construction management degrees typically qualify, but mismatches between your transcript and your I-20 CIP code will block the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Construction firms and project management consultancies vary widely on compliance, and an unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Project Controls Engineer openings by E-Verify enrollment status on Migrate Mate to skip the manual employer research step. Roles are sourced from DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can see actual sponsorship history by employer and occupation.
Build your I-983 training plan around deliverables
USCIS requires your I-983 to show practical training tied directly to your STEM degree. For project controls roles, map cost estimating, schedule analysis, and earned value management responsibilities to the engineering or analytics competencies listed in your degree program.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Pull the prevailing wage for Project Controls Engineer by SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT doesn't require prevailing wage compliance the way H-1B does, but knowing the DOL benchmark strengthens your position in early-stage offer discussions.
Time your application window around cap-gap risk
If you plan to transition to H-1B after STEM OPT, your employer must file the petition before your 36-month authorization expires. Project controls roles at large engineering firms often have long internal approval cycles, so start H-1B conversations at least six months before your EAD end date.
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Does a Project Controls Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your underlying degree is STEM-designated and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Project controls work typically falls under engineering or construction management CIP codes recognized by ICE. Confirm that your I-20 reflects a qualifying CIP code and that the job duties align with your degree field before your DSO recommends the extension.
What STEM degrees support a Project Controls Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Civil, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering degrees are the most common qualifying credentials for project controls roles. Construction management and applied mathematics degrees also qualify under STEM-designated CIP codes. Check your I-20 against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm your specific program is included before filing.
How do I verify that a Project Controls Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly, or search the employer's name in the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by DHS. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment at the specific hiring site, not just at the corporate level, so confirm the worksite location is covered. An employer who can't confirm enrollment cannot sponsor your STEM OPT extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Project Controls Engineer?
Your I-983 must connect specific job tasks to your STEM degree objectives. For project controls, that means documenting responsibilities like schedule development, cost variance analysis, risk modeling, and resource planning, then linking each to engineering or quantitative analysis competencies from your degree program. USCIS reviews whether the practical training advances your academic field, not just whether you hold a qualifying degree.
Where can I find Project Controls Engineer jobs from E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Project Controls Engineer openings filtered by E-Verify enrollment and DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify employers who have actively sponsored STEM workers without contacting each company individually. This matters for STEM OPT because confirming E-Verify status early prevents wasted applications at non-compliant firms.
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