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Infrastructure Project Managers are strong H-1B visa and L-1 sponsorship candidates. Most roles require a bachelor's in engineering, construction management, or a related field, and employers regularly file LCAs for this specialty occupation across construction, tech, and utilities sectors. 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.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$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 including the Certificate of Need process
- 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 close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- 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
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 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.
LOCATION
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 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$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 including the Certificate of Need process
- 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 close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- 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
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 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.
LOCATION
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 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
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 an Infrastructure Project Manager
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Construction management firms, utilities companies, and large tech infrastructure teams have the most consistent H-1B sponsorship track records for this role. Federal contractors and engineering consultancies also file regularly for Infrastructure Project Manager positions.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a directly related field. Civil engineering, construction management, or systems engineering degrees align cleanly. A business or general management degree alone may face USCIS scrutiny without supplementary technical coursework or certifications.
PMP certification strengthens your petition
Project Management Professional certification signals to both employers and USCIS that the role meets specialty occupation standards. It demonstrates a defined body of knowledge required for the position, which can support the employer's case during the H-1B petition process.
Understand the LCA before your interview
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Knowing this process signals seriousness to hiring managers and helps you ask informed questions about sponsorship timelines during offer negotiations.
L-1 is a realistic path if you're already with a multinational
Infrastructure Project Managers transferring from an international office of a U.S. company can pursue an L-1A or L-1B visa. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is particularly viable for those in managerial or specialized knowledge roles.
Frame your experience around technical complexity, not just management
Employers sponsoring H-1Bs need to demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge. Highlighting technical scope, such as specific infrastructure systems, compliance frameworks, or engineering methodologies you've managed, makes the specialty occupation argument significantly stronger in your petition.
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Can an Infrastructure Project Manager get H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Infrastructure Project Manager is an approvable H-1B specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field. USCIS scrutinizes positions where any degree field is accepted, so the employer's job description must clearly articulate specific degree requirements. Roles tied to civil infrastructure, IT systems, or utilities have the strongest approval history.
Does my degree need to be in engineering to qualify for sponsorship?
Not necessarily, but it needs to be in a field directly related to the infrastructure work. Civil engineering, construction management, systems engineering, or applied sciences all align well. A general business or liberal arts degree creates risk unless paired with significant technical certifications like PMP or relevant postgraduate coursework. The degree-to-job-duty match is what USCIS reviews most carefully.
Which employers commonly sponsor Infrastructure Project Managers?
Large engineering and construction firms, federal government contractors, utilities and energy companies, and technology companies building physical or network infrastructure are the most consistent sponsors. Companies managing large capital programs, data center buildouts, or public works contracts tend to have established immigration processes and are more likely to sponsor qualified candidates. Browse open sponsored roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring.
Is the H-1B lottery a major obstacle for this role?
The lottery applies to all H-1B cap-subject petitions regardless of role, so it is a genuine obstacle. However, Infrastructure Project Managers working for universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, bypassing the lottery entirely. Those already employed by a multinational company may also have a viable L-1 path that avoids the cap.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for this type of role?
The process typically runs six to twelve months from LCA filing to approved status under standard processing. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee, though the employer chooses whether to pay for it. The LCA itself takes seven to ten business days with the Department of Labor. Plan for the full timeline when evaluating a job offer that includes sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Infrastructure 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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