TN Visa Project Controls Manager Jobs
Project Controls Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category when the position requires planning, scheduling, cost control, and earned value management for engineering or construction projects. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of GPM guidelines and Portfolio management tools, as well as cost budgeting and forecasting tools of the trade
- Produce project budgets and funding reports at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail per site’s GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity
- Becomes site SME regarding LC area factors such as taxes as applicable to projects, cost trends, contractor hourly rates and mark-ups by discipline, and application of industry standard progress methods
- Work with Project Managers (PM’s) in all phases of projects to ensure alignment of the master project scope (control estimate) and estimates/proposals received from vendors and service providers for the work. Provide support and feedback to PM’s during bid process to ensure all potential costs have been accounted for
- Lead in the local development of a more robust and consistent WBS/CBS approach to cost management from initial funding stage through the life of the project, resulting in cost structures that integrate well with SAP reporting as well as integrated cost and schedule management
- Advancement in the application of WBS/CBS philosophy at the cost estimate stage will be coupled with a matching WBS approach to development of project schedules via MS Projects or Primavera, whereby enabling improvement and consistency in project cost forecasting
- Actively engage with PMs in application of the Change Management workflow when necessary, giving in depth assessment of cost and schedule impacts of individual changes and helping ensure proactive documentation and DOA compliance, signoffs, etc.
- Works with local and central project controls teams to ensure systems, tools and processes are in place in support of continuous improvements relating to cost performance, forecasting, and cost predictability
- Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level cost analyses as needed to allow creation of a more credible forecasting approach to quarterly spend projections for the following budget year and outyears
- Maintain an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance team to ensure project cost forecasts are accurate and work order settlement rules are in place for all capital reclasses
- Facilitate interfaces between Owner and Contractor cost forecasting and analyses
- Be an active participant in work process development and improvement
- Works with Finance to ensure capital and capital expenses are clearly defined and allocated properly
- Support additional assigned duties/responsibilities
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: B.S. degree. In lieu of degree, a combination of a high school education and relevant professional experience will be considered, such as professional certifications or training specific to cost and/or accounting will be given strong consideration.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous SAP Experience
- Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM
- Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management
- Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization
- Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies
- Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of GPM guidelines and Portfolio management tools, as well as cost budgeting and forecasting tools of the trade
- Produce project budgets and funding reports at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail per site’s GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity
- Becomes site SME regarding LC area factors such as taxes as applicable to projects, cost trends, contractor hourly rates and mark-ups by discipline, and application of industry standard progress methods
- Work with Project Managers (PM’s) in all phases of projects to ensure alignment of the master project scope (control estimate) and estimates/proposals received from vendors and service providers for the work. Provide support and feedback to PM’s during bid process to ensure all potential costs have been accounted for
- Lead in the local development of a more robust and consistent WBS/CBS approach to cost management from initial funding stage through the life of the project, resulting in cost structures that integrate well with SAP reporting as well as integrated cost and schedule management
- Advancement in the application of WBS/CBS philosophy at the cost estimate stage will be coupled with a matching WBS approach to development of project schedules via MS Projects or Primavera, whereby enabling improvement and consistency in project cost forecasting
- Actively engage with PMs in application of the Change Management workflow when necessary, giving in depth assessment of cost and schedule impacts of individual changes and helping ensure proactive documentation and DOA compliance, signoffs, etc.
- Works with local and central project controls teams to ensure systems, tools and processes are in place in support of continuous improvements relating to cost performance, forecasting, and cost predictability
- Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level cost analyses as needed to allow creation of a more credible forecasting approach to quarterly spend projections for the following budget year and outyears
- Maintain an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance team to ensure project cost forecasts are accurate and work order settlement rules are in place for all capital reclasses
- Facilitate interfaces between Owner and Contractor cost forecasting and analyses
- Be an active participant in work process development and improvement
- Works with Finance to ensure capital and capital expenses are clearly defined and allocated properly
- Support additional assigned duties/responsibilities
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: B.S. degree. In lieu of degree, a combination of a high school education and relevant professional experience will be considered, such as professional certifications or training specific to cost and/or accounting will be given strong consideration.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous SAP Experience
- Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM
- Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management
- Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization
- Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies
- Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Manager
Align your credentials to the engineer category
TN visa approval for project controls roles depends on your job offer explicitly referencing engineering functions. A degree in engineering, construction management, or a directly related field strengthens the category match that CBP or a consular officer will evaluate.
Target employers with active capital project portfolios
Construction, energy, and infrastructure firms running multi-year capital programs sponsor TN workers regularly because controls roles are embedded in long-term project cycles. EPC contractors and utilities are your most consistent source of sponsorship-ready offers.
Verify the job description before signing anything
If the posted role blends project controls with general management duties, ask your prospective employer to tighten the description around scheduling, cost forecasting, and variance analysis. A diluted title raises CBP scrutiny and can result in a border denial.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by TN eligibility
Search Migrate Mate specifically for Project Controls Manager positions tagged as TN-eligible so you're applying to employers already set up to sponsor, not discovering their sponsorship policy after an offer is on the table.
Prepare your support letter with cost control specifics
The employer support letter must describe your duties in technical terms: earned value management, cost baseline development, schedule performance index reporting. Generic project management language is the most common reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions at Canadian ports of entry.
Ask your employer to prepare a support letter for TN entry
If your employer elects to file Form I-129 with USCIS for a Mexican national's TN petition, ensure your employer has prepared a detailed support letter demonstrating your qualifications and role requirements. Submit this letter along with your application at a U.S. consulate during consular processing. Confirm the consulate appointment timeline with HR early so your start date doesn't slip while processing is pending.
Project Controls Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Project Controls Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, when the position is grounded in engineering functions. CBP classifies TN petitions under defined USMCA categories, and project controls work tied to engineering or construction projects fits the engineer classification. Your degree must align with the field, and your job offer must describe duties like cost control, scheduling, and earned value analysis rather than broad business management.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable for this role. H-1B visa requires a lottery entry in April, with employment starting no earlier than October 1 if selected. TN has no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can receive approval at a port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals apply through a consulate but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, specific duties in project controls, your salary, and the anticipated duration of employment. You'll also need proof of your qualifying degree and Canadian or Mexican citizenship. For Mexicans applying via consulate, a DS-160 and appointment at a U.S. consulate in Mexico are also required.
Where can I find Project Controls Manager jobs that already offer TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for TN-eligible Project Controls Manager roles so you're only applying to employers who understand the visa process and are prepared to provide the support letter. This avoids the common situation where you reach the offer stage only to find the employer won't sponsor international professionals.
Can I renew my TN status if the project extends beyond the initial approval?
Yes. TN status is granted for up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely in three-year increments as long as you maintain the qualifying job offer. For long-term capital projects, this is a practical fit since the renewal simply requires a new employer letter and demonstration that the original TN criteria still apply to your role.