Project Lead Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Project Lead roles attract H-1B visa, L-1 visa, and O-1 visa sponsorship from employers in tech, construction, consulting, and healthcare. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in a related field, and employers regularly file LCAs to sponsor qualified foreign nationals for this title. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Rycon Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. Rycon is an ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and is celebrating our 35th anniversary this year (2024). We have nine offices, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC., and specialize in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Rycon's portfolio consists of projects and developments in health care, educational (K-12 & higher ed), industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, food service/dining, governmental, hospitality, cannabis, self-storage, and LEED facilities. We excel in preconstruction planning, MEP expertise, with experienced project team members focused on the multiple markets we serve. We also have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager at our Ft. Myers office.
What you will do:
- Reading of documents and contracts.
- Writing Subcontracts.
- Negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
- Reviewing/preparing subcontractors scope of work.
- Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Attend meetings and prepare minutes.
- Review/prepare change orders.
- Develop/track submittals, RFI’s and cost reports.
- Maintain owner relations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will need to be successful:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing multiple retail commercial construction projects valued at $5 million and up.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must have the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
- Computer Skills Required – Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to create material take-offs.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Should be highly organized, highly motivated and a detail directed problem solver.
- College degree preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of south Florida construction market is preferred.
- Bi-lingual is a plus.
BENEFITS
At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.
Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Attention All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters:
Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.
Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.
INTRODUCTION
Rycon Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. Rycon is an ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and is celebrating our 35th anniversary this year (2024). We have nine offices, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC., and specialize in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Rycon's portfolio consists of projects and developments in health care, educational (K-12 & higher ed), industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, food service/dining, governmental, hospitality, cannabis, self-storage, and LEED facilities. We excel in preconstruction planning, MEP expertise, with experienced project team members focused on the multiple markets we serve. We also have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager at our Ft. Myers office.
What you will do:
- Reading of documents and contracts.
- Writing Subcontracts.
- Negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
- Reviewing/preparing subcontractors scope of work.
- Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Attend meetings and prepare minutes.
- Review/prepare change orders.
- Develop/track submittals, RFI’s and cost reports.
- Maintain owner relations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will need to be successful:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing multiple retail commercial construction projects valued at $5 million and up.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must have the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
- Computer Skills Required – Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to create material take-offs.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Should be highly organized, highly motivated and a detail directed problem solver.
- College degree preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of south Florida construction market is preferred.
- Bi-lingual is a plus.
BENEFITS
At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.
Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Attention All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters:
Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.
Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.
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Target industries with high LCA filing volumes
Tech, engineering, consulting, and healthcare firms file the most Labor Condition Applications for Project Lead roles. Focusing your search on these sectors significantly improves your odds of finding an employer willing to sponsor your visa.
Clarify the degree requirement early
H-1B eligibility depends on the role qualifying as a specialty occupation. Confirm the job posting requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree, before investing time in the application process.
Highlight cross-functional leadership in your resume
Sponsoring employers want evidence you can manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders. Quantify your impact with metrics like project delivery rates, team sizes, and cost outcomes to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Ask about sponsorship timeline during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed in April for an October start. Understanding where you are in the hiring cycle helps you plan your current visa status and any required bridging authorization.
Consider L-1A if you're transferring within a multinational
Project Leads moving from an overseas office to a U.S. branch may qualify for an L-1A as a manager. This route bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be a faster path to U.S. work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every job posting discloses sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate filters listings specifically for roles where employers have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship, saving you time on applications that lead nowhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Project Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related discipline. Generic management positions where any degree suffices are harder to sponsor. Employers in tech and engineering typically have the strongest H-1B visa cases for Project Lead titles.
What visa types do employers most commonly use to sponsor Project Leads?
H-1B is the most common, covering the majority of sponsored Project Lead hires in corporate environments. L-1A applies when the role involves managerial responsibility within a multinational company transfer. O-1A is available for candidates with exceptional achievement in their field. TN visa is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories.
Does my degree field matter for H-1B sponsorship as a Project Lead?
It matters significantly. USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree directly relates to the job duties. A civil engineering degree supporting a construction Project Lead role is straightforward. A general business degree for a software project management role may face more scrutiny. Employers often strengthen the petition by tying specific technical duties to your degree field.
How do I find Project Lead jobs where employers are open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, listing Project Lead roles from employers with a verified history of filing visa petitions. Sponsorship-willing employers are not always obvious from standard job postings, so filtering by sponsorship track record early in your search saves significant time and avoids wasted applications.
Are Project Lead roles subject to the H-1B lottery?
Most are, unless the hiring employer is a cap-exempt organization such as a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research entity. For-profit companies in tech, consulting, and construction are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery with roughly a 20 to 25 percent selection rate per registration. Filing early and working with an experienced immigration attorney improves petition quality once selected.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Project Lead 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.