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Project Controls Analysts are strong candidates for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, and experienced candidates often attract employer sponsorship through project-based industries like construction, energy, and defense. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Project Controls Analyst, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
This role will support all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers and senior cost analysts as key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and Manage project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets
- Provided detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations
- Develop project accruals and forecast reports for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required
- Support earned value analysis
- Support development of project control and project execution plan
- Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party
- Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations
- Support the development of project estimates
- Assistant with any value engineering exercises
- Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- 3 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using Excel
- Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
- Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Reporting
- Leading teams
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Project Controls Analyst, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
This role will support all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers and senior cost analysts as key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and Manage project cost reports including the evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets
- Provided detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations
- Develop project accruals and forecast reports for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required
- Support earned value analysis
- Support development of project control and project execution plan
- Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party
- Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations
- Support the development of project estimates
- Assistant with any value engineering exercises
- Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- 3 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using Excel
- Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
- Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Reporting
- Leading teams
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Analyst
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Construction, oil and gas, defense contracting, and infrastructure firms consistently sponsor Project Controls Analysts. These industries operate on long project cycles, making them more willing to invest in visa sponsorship for candidates with specialized scheduling and cost management skills.
Align your degree field to the job posting
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on your degree matching the role. Engineering, construction management, or project management degrees align well. A general business degree may face USCIS scrutiny, so frame your coursework and concentration in technical or quantitative terms when possible.
Highlight software proficiency in every application
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Deltek Cobra signals specialized expertise that generalists lack. Employers are more likely to sponsor candidates with demonstrable technical skills that directly support project delivery, cost forecasting, and earned value management on complex contracts.
Prioritize federal contractors and large EPC firms
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms and federal contractors frequently need Project Controls Analysts for multi-year projects. These employers typically have in-house legal teams familiar with the H-1B process, reducing friction and making sponsorship conversations more straightforward than at smaller companies.
Understand TN visa eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify for TN status under the engineer category if their degree and job duties align. TN requires no lottery and can be obtained quickly, making it a practical alternative to H-1B for eligible Project Controls Analysts.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles that explicitly sponsor
Many employers open to sponsorship never advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate surfaces Project Controls Analyst roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, so you spend less time guessing and more time applying to opportunities where a visa conversation is already expected.
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Find Project Controls Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Project Controls Analyst qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Project Controls Analysts typically require degrees in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative discipline. Roles at large EPC firms or defense contractors tend to have stronger, more defensible specialty occupation arguments than generalist project coordinator positions.
Which visa types are most realistic for Project Controls Analysts seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for non-Australian, non-Canadian, and non-Mexican nationals, though it requires winning the annual lottery. Canadians and Mexicans can pursue TN status under the engineer category without a lottery. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, which also bypasses the lottery entirely and has a much faster processing timeline than H-1B.
Do I need a four-year degree, or will a two-year degree with experience qualify?
A four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred for H-1B purposes. USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning roughly 12 years of directly relevant experience could theoretically substitute for a degree. In practice, most employers and immigration attorneys recommend obtaining at least a bachelor's degree to avoid petition challenges.
What approval rates look like for Project Controls Analyst H-1B petitions?
USCIS does not publish approval data broken down by job title at this level of specificity. However, petitions for engineering and construction management roles have historically faced moderate rates of Requests for Evidence, particularly when the employer's job description does not clearly require a specific degree field. Working with an experienced immigration attorney to draft a strong specialty occupation argument significantly improves outcomes.
How do I find Project Controls Analyst jobs where sponsorship is genuinely available?
Most job postings don't clearly state whether sponsorship is available, which makes the search frustrating. Migrate Mate filters Project Controls Analyst roles by employers with documented sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to positions where a visa conversation would be a dead end. It's the most direct way to identify legitimate opportunities in this niche.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Project Controls Analyst 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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