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Deputy Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship begins. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits hire year-round.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Virginia!
This role can sit out of our offices in Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with bridge inspection experience interested in becoming a Deputy Project Manager. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Managers on a variety of inspection-related projects.
- Work as a Deputy Project Manager on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspection projects.
- Perform scheduling for multiple, concurrent inspection teams, including subconsultants.
- Obtain third-party work and right of entry permits.
- Develop subconsultant and vendor agreements and Purchase Orders.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 7+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- This position has the potential to work 25% of the time in the field and 75% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $107,000 - $159,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Virginia!
This role can sit out of our offices in Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with bridge inspection experience interested in becoming a Deputy Project Manager. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Managers on a variety of inspection-related projects.
- Work as a Deputy Project Manager on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspection projects.
- Perform scheduling for multiple, concurrent inspection teams, including subconsultants.
- Obtain third-party work and right of entry permits.
- Develop subconsultant and vendor agreements and Purchase Orders.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 7+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- This position has the potential to work 25% of the time in the field and 75% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $107,000 - $159,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Deputy Project Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree field must directly relate to the Deputy PM role, not just management broadly. If your degree is in engineering or IT, emphasize technical project delivery in your resume so USCIS can connect the dots clearly.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Deputy PM roles at these organizations move on a rolling basis, so you're not locked into an October 1 start date.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for project management roles. Targeting companies that have already sponsored similar positions cuts out guesswork and focuses your search on realistic opportunities.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific location before negotiating. Level I wages signal entry-level framing, which can undermine your specialty occupation argument if you're stepping into a supervisory Deputy PM role.
Get your PMP or CAPM before the offer stage
Project management certifications strengthen the specialty occupation case when your degree isn't a direct match. Employers sponsoring Deputy PMs often include certifications in job postings to satisfy USCIS documentation requirements if an RFE arrives.
Clarify the employer's PERM timeline if you want a green card
Ask during the offer process whether the employer has sponsored PERM labor certifications before. Deputy PM roles classified under general management can face DOL audit scrutiny, and an employer unfamiliar with that process may abandon the case midway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deputy Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like engineering, information technology, or business. The challenge is that generalist management roles can draw USCIS scrutiny. Your employer's job description should tie the degree requirement to the technical nature of the projects you'll oversee, not just supervisory duties.
Which visa types realistically cover Deputy Project Manager positions?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored Deputy PMs. TN visas can work for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession such as engineer or management consultant. E-3 visa applies to Australian nationals in qualifying specialty occupations. Green card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3 is possible once you're established with an employer willing to run PERM.
What degree does a Deputy Project Manager need for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the role, such as civil engineering, information systems, construction management, or business administration. A general business degree may be accepted if the job description specifies technical project delivery. Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of education if your degree falls short of the four-year equivalency standard.
How do I find Deputy Project Manager jobs with H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for project management roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring similar positions. This is more reliable than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that the employer hasn't sponsored a visa before.
Can a Deputy Project Manager role support a green card through PERM?
Yes, but the PERM labor certification process requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Deputy PM positions sometimes attract a high volume of U.S. applicants, which can complicate the recruitment documentation phase. Employers experienced with PERM will run a structured recruitment process and retain documentation carefully to withstand a DOL audit.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Deputy Project Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.