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Project Program Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves directing cross-functional initiatives with a defined methodology. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Program Manager
Frame your credentials around Management Consultant criteria
TN visa approval for Project Program Managers depends on mapping your role to the Management Consultant category. Gather a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field and document how your work involves systematic analysis and advisory deliverables, not just task coordination.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Companies holding federal or state government contracts often sponsor work visas for program managers because project documentation requirements align with USMCA visa specialty occupation criteria. Look for employers with recent visa filings in your discipline—those with demonstrated sponsorship experience are more likely to support qualified candidates through the TN application process.
Negotiate a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian applicants often process TN status at a port of entry, so your offer letter does the work a petition normally would. It must name the position, describe the managerial methodology involved, state the degree requirement, and confirm a fixed end date for the initial status period.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Project Program Manager roles where employers have recent visa filings, letting you prioritize outreach to hiring managers who understand the sponsorship process and can quickly prepare your support letter for TN status.
Prepare a scope-of-work memo for complex program structures
If your program manager title spans multiple business units or matrixed teams, CBP officers may question whether the role is executive rather than consultative. A one-page scope-of-work memo distinguishing your advisory and analytical outputs from direct supervisory authority significantly reduces that challenge risk.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Mexican citizens cannot use port-of-entry processing, so your employer must prepare a support letter and you'll apply at a U.S. consulate. Confirm your employer understands the TN application process and that your consulate appointment is scheduled to proceed smoothly without timing gaps.
Project Program Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Program Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but qualification depends on how the role is structured. TN visa approval for Project Program Managers is granted under the Management Consultant category, which requires the position to involve systematic analysis, recommendations, and defined project methodologies. Roles focused primarily on administrative oversight or staffing coordination, without an analytical or advisory component, face higher scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN sponsorship is generally faster and more predictable for Project Program Managers than H-1B visa. There is no lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian nationals can receive TN status at a U.S. port of entry the same day. H-1B requires annual lottery selection, a months-long USCIS adjudication, and employer-paid filing fees that are substantially higher. The trade-off is that TN does not lead directly to a green card the way H-1B visa can.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter that describes the role in terms aligned with the Management Consultant category: the analytical or advisory nature of the work, the degree required, the project scope, and the duration of employment. For Mexican nationals, your employer submits the offer letter and supporting documentation to the U.S. consulate as part of your TN visa application. Canadian nationals typically present these documents directly at the port of entry without a prior government filing.
How can I find Project Program Manager jobs where employers already understand TN sponsorship?
Most general job postings do not specify TN visa familiarity, which means applicants often spend interview cycles educating hiring managers. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles at employers with recent visa filings, so your search focuses on companies that have already navigated work visa sponsorship and are prepared to support it again.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Project Program Manager?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you change jobs, your new employer must establish a new TN authorization before you begin work. Canadian citizens can do this at a port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens must complete a new consular appointment. There is no USCIS portability provision for TN the way AC21 works for H-1B holders, so timing the transition carefully is essential to avoid a gap in work authorization.