Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
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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When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the healthcare sector. The projects located in Central and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of over $500 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of projects valued over $100M, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client.
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client.
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities.
- Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals.
- Coordinate commissioning and financial close out efforts.
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on healthcare sector projects.
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- For healthcare sector: Experience coordinating Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in related field.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range:
Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $114,500.00 - $166,100.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/04/2026 04:04:54
Req ID: 1005652
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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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.
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.
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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 is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship plus lottery selection. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN 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.
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