TN Visa Assistant Project Manager Jobs
Assistant Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer or Management Consultant categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is the baseline credential employers expect.
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer, Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Site Development practice in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to expand their project management, technical leadership, and client interaction experience while supporting a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects.
Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's largest multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines while supporting projects that range from energy infrastructure and natural gas facilities to commercial developments, industrial sites, and community-focused projects throughout the region.
As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC provides a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while developing the skills needed to advance into project management and leadership roles. You'll work closely with Project Managers and Principals while gaining increased responsibility in project delivery, client communication, mentoring, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design and delivery of oil & gas and site development projects, including site layout, grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management
- Assist with managing civil engineering projects from concept through permitting and construction while helping maintain project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, permitting documents, and supporting project documentation
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and local, state, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution
- Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and proposal development efforts
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, geotechnical, survey, water resources, and other technical professionals
- Support client relationships while assisting with project communication and delivery
- Participate in industry organizations, client meetings, and professional networking opportunities to support continued growth of the practice
What We Offer:
- 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
- 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
- A clearly defined career path with mentorship, leadership development, and long-term growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that encourages learning, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Civil Land Development Engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Experience supporting project teams through design, permitting, and construction phases
- Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Familiarity with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and a desire to mentor junior staff and continue growing into project leadership responsibilities
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer, Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Site Development practice in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to expand their project management, technical leadership, and client interaction experience while supporting a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects.
Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's largest multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines while supporting projects that range from energy infrastructure and natural gas facilities to commercial developments, industrial sites, and community-focused projects throughout the region.
As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC provides a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while developing the skills needed to advance into project management and leadership roles. You'll work closely with Project Managers and Principals while gaining increased responsibility in project delivery, client communication, mentoring, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design and delivery of oil & gas and site development projects, including site layout, grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management
- Assist with managing civil engineering projects from concept through permitting and construction while helping maintain project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, permitting documents, and supporting project documentation
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and local, state, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution
- Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and proposal development efforts
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, geotechnical, survey, water resources, and other technical professionals
- Support client relationships while assisting with project communication and delivery
- Participate in industry organizations, client meetings, and professional networking opportunities to support continued growth of the practice
What We Offer:
- 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
- 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
- A clearly defined career path with mentorship, leadership development, and long-term growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that encourages learning, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Civil Land Development Engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Experience supporting project teams through design, permitting, and construction phases
- Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Familiarity with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and a desire to mentor junior staff and continue growing into project leadership responsibilities
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Project Manager
Match your degree to the job title
TN visa classification lives or dies on the degree-to-role connection. An Assistant Project Manager role filed under Engineer requires your degree in engineering or a directly related field, not just general business or management.
Request a support letter before signing
Ask the employer for a detailed TN support letter before you accept an offer. The letter must specify your professional category, duties, and that you hold a qualifying degree. Vague letters are the leading cause of border denials.
Target employers with construction or infrastructure project pipelines
Firms managing active federal or municipal infrastructure contracts file TN petitions routinely. Searching by project type rather than job board keyword surfaces employers already comfortable with the sponsorship process for this role.
Clarify which TN category your duties support
Assistant Project Managers can qualify under Engineer or Management Consultant depending on actual day-to-day duties. Confirm with your employer which category aligns with the role before filing, since misclassification triggers a CBP denial.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who sponsor TN visas
Filter your search to employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. Migrate Mate surfaces Assistant Project Manager roles where companies have demonstrated familiarity with visa sponsorship processes, so you're not educating an employer from scratch.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Schedule your appointment as early as possible, since consular wait times can run several weeks and affect your start date with the employer.
Assistant Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Project Manager role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the position is defined. Roles with core engineering duties qualify under the Engineer category. Roles focused on coordinating resources, schedules, and stakeholders may qualify under Management Consultant. Your employer's support letter must accurately describe which applies to your specific duties, and your degree must align with that category.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer issues a qualifying support letter and CBP approves you at the border. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with a several-month wait. For Assistant Project Managers with a qualifying degree, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for both the applicant and the employer.
What documents do I need to bring to the border as a Canadian applicant?
You need your Canadian passport, the employer's TN support letter, your academic credentials confirming a qualifying degree, and the job offer outlining your role and compensation. CBP officers may also ask for evidence that your duties align with the TN category stated in the letter, so carry transcripts and a degree certificate alongside the letter.
Where can I find Assistant Project Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Assistant Project Manager roles where employers are open to TN visa sponsorship, filtering out positions where you'd need to educate a hiring team about the process from the beginning. Starting with employers who already understand TN significantly reduces the time between offer and first day.
Can my employer file the TN visa for me before I start, or do I need to self-petition?
For Canadian citizens, the TN is processed at a U.S. port of entry and does not require a prior USCIS petition. Your employer provides the support letter, but you present it yourself at the border. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate with employer documentation. Neither pathway requires the employer to file a petition independently through USCIS before you arrive.