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Healthcare Project Managers are hired on H-1B visa, TN visa (for Canadians and Mexicans with healthcare management backgrounds), and O-1 visas. Most roles require a bachelor's in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field, and employer sponsorship is common at hospital systems and large healthcare organizations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project management skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Healthcare Project Manager for our North Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Responsibilities:
- Assists the project manager II (PM II) with the oversight of a construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project
- When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the project manager (PM II) assists the PM I in working directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates. When working drawings are complete, the PM II works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal (upon which the final contract is based) to be reviewed by the supervisor.
- Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc. a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM II works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize disruption in traffic.
- Working with the PM I, the PM II performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that all subcontractors have the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin and resolves problems as they arise regarding interpretation and/or administration of the contracts
- Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals, ensuring that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; together with the superintendent, ensures that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference
- Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment; approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required
- Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversees the conversion of bid documents to the various cost elements in the Job Cost Statement; prepares monthly job status reports for review by management; investigates and attempts to remedy cost variances that are not within established norms; reviews labor cost reports with the superintendent at regular intervals and ensures that field supervisors are kept up to date on the unit costs for their work and how it compares with the bid estimate
- Prepares and submits (for final review and approval by their supervisor) the monthly pay request for the owners and architects, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner; if delays in payment are encountered, the PM II identifies and corrects the cause of the delay in order to expedite payment
- Works with the Scheduling department to develop a master construction schedule, to be approved by their supervisor, outlining the sequence of work to be performed; ensures that the CPM schedule is updated periodically based on change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials and similar factors, which can impact the final completion date
- Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices any self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates the schedule impact due to the change in scope; submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring that necessary owner approvals have been obtained in writing before construction work begins and notifies the superintendent of the accepted changes
- Together with the superintendent, the PM II ensures compliance with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes related to construction, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, compensation, health, safety, labor/management relations, etc.; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance and thus reduce company exposure to litigation and/or fines
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, SWPPP, etc.
- In regards to safety, establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices
Requirements
- B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
- Generally requires 4+ years’ work experience in the construction industry
- Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
- Experience with project manager software
- Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
- Ability to build and manage direct reports
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project management skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Healthcare Project Manager for our North Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Responsibilities:
- Assists the project manager II (PM II) with the oversight of a construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project
- When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the project manager (PM II) assists the PM I in working directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates. When working drawings are complete, the PM II works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal (upon which the final contract is based) to be reviewed by the supervisor.
- Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc. a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM II works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize disruption in traffic.
- Working with the PM I, the PM II performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that all subcontractors have the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin and resolves problems as they arise regarding interpretation and/or administration of the contracts
- Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals, ensuring that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; together with the superintendent, ensures that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference
- Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment; approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required
- Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversees the conversion of bid documents to the various cost elements in the Job Cost Statement; prepares monthly job status reports for review by management; investigates and attempts to remedy cost variances that are not within established norms; reviews labor cost reports with the superintendent at regular intervals and ensures that field supervisors are kept up to date on the unit costs for their work and how it compares with the bid estimate
- Prepares and submits (for final review and approval by their supervisor) the monthly pay request for the owners and architects, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner; if delays in payment are encountered, the PM II identifies and corrects the cause of the delay in order to expedite payment
- Works with the Scheduling department to develop a master construction schedule, to be approved by their supervisor, outlining the sequence of work to be performed; ensures that the CPM schedule is updated periodically based on change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials and similar factors, which can impact the final completion date
- Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices any self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates the schedule impact due to the change in scope; submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring that necessary owner approvals have been obtained in writing before construction work begins and notifies the superintendent of the accepted changes
- Together with the superintendent, the PM II ensures compliance with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes related to construction, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, compensation, health, safety, labor/management relations, etc.; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance and thus reduce company exposure to litigation and/or fines
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, SWPPP, etc.
- In regards to safety, establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices
Requirements
- B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
- Generally requires 4+ years’ work experience in the construction industry
- Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
- Experience with project manager software
- Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
- Ability to build and manage direct reports
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Project Manager
Target large hospital systems and health networks
Large hospital systems like Kaiser, HCA, and academic medical centers sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than smaller clinics. Their HR and legal infrastructure is built for it, and they file petitions in volume every year.
Highlight your PMP or CAPM certification prominently
Project management certifications signal specialty occupation eligibility to USCIS. If you hold a PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2, list it at the top of your resume and reference it explicitly in your cover letter to strengthen the sponsorship case.
Frame your degree field as directly tied to the role
USCIS requires a degree in a specific related field. Healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or health informatics degrees map cleanly. If your degree is in general business, emphasize healthcare coursework and relevant work history to close any gap.
Use TN status if you're Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican citizens with qualifying healthcare management backgrounds may be eligible for TN status, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. It requires a qualifying degree and a detailed offer letter that maps your role to the TN category.
Ask about sponsorship in the second interview, not the first
Raising visa sponsorship too early can end conversations before they start. Let the first interview establish your value. By the second round, the employer is invested and far more likely to engage seriously with the sponsorship question.
Document your specialized healthcare domain experience
General project management experience matters less than domain depth in healthcare settings. Experience with EHR implementations, clinical workflow redesigns, or regulatory compliance projects signals the specialized knowledge USCIS looks for in a specialty occupation determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does healthcare project manager qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to be built carefully. USCIS expects the role to require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. Healthcare administration, health informatics, public health, or nursing degrees typically satisfy this requirement. General management degrees without healthcare coursework can draw a Request for Evidence, so your employer's attorney should document the field-specific degree requirement clearly in the petition.
Which visa types are realistic for a healthcare project manager seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship plus lottery selection. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN visa status under the management consultant or other applicable category, bypassing the lottery entirely. O-1A is an option if you have documented achievements such as published research, industry awards, or a leadership role in a major healthcare system. Each path has different requirements, timelines, and costs for the sponsoring employer.
What degree do I need for a sponsored healthcare project manager role?
Most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, health informatics, or business administration with a healthcare concentration. Some roles accept a clinical background paired with project management experience in lieu of a direct degree match. An advanced degree such as an MHA or MPH strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition.
How do I find healthcare project manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find healthcare project manager roles where employers have already indicated they sponsor visas, so you're not applying blind and discovering the sponsorship limitation after two interviews. Filter by role type and visa category to narrow to relevant openings. Large health systems and government-affiliated hospitals are the most consistent sponsors and worth prioritizing in your search.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a healthcare project manager?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition and a new Labor Condition Application. The role and degree requirements must still satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so document the field-specific requirement carefully with each new employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Healthcare 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.