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Project Lead roles attract H-1B, L-1, 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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Get Access To All JobsAt SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.
We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Manager I, you will lead low to medium complexity projects to achieve Total Project Success—meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives—while serving as the primary client contact and coordinating multi-discipline teams. Every colleague has a voice and a stake in our success through our ESOP, and we are driven by our mission to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
- Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders with support from the CRM or Operations Director as needed.
- Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align team to contractual obligations.
- Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and preliminary man-hour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
- Lead effective project kick-offs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
- Work with discipline leads to finalize work plans and detailed task-hour budgets; update plans as conditions change.
- Establish schedules with client input; set interim milestones for timely information flow and coordination.
- Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower requirements across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
- Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage so information is current and accessible.
- Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, and architects; document decisions and follow-ups.
- Monitor budget and fee burn; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; identify and process additional services as needed.
- Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards.
- Identify risks to quality, schedule, or financial goals; analyze root causes, propose mitigation, and escalate when needed.
- Oversee Construction Administration to support conformance of installed systems with design intent and quality standards.
- Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
- Supervise close-out: punchlist coordination, documentation, filings, lessons learned, and project archive.
- Engage in ongoing training; deepen technical discipline knowledge and project leadership skills; support business development with existing clients.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Requirements:
- Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with four years related project experience OR
- Ten years of practical experience on similar projects
- Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing multi-discipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants and contractors.
- Working knowledge of project financials including fees, change orders, earned value, and forecasts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling/resource planning tools.
- Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow-through.
- Ability to analyze issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
What We Offer
- 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
- Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EEO Disabled/Veterans
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR
At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.
We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Manager I, you will lead low to medium complexity projects to achieve Total Project Success—meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives—while serving as the primary client contact and coordinating multi-discipline teams. Every colleague has a voice and a stake in our success through our ESOP, and we are driven by our mission to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
- Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders with support from the CRM or Operations Director as needed.
- Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align team to contractual obligations.
- Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and preliminary man-hour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
- Lead effective project kick-offs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
- Work with discipline leads to finalize work plans and detailed task-hour budgets; update plans as conditions change.
- Establish schedules with client input; set interim milestones for timely information flow and coordination.
- Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower requirements across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
- Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage so information is current and accessible.
- Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, and architects; document decisions and follow-ups.
- Monitor budget and fee burn; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; identify and process additional services as needed.
- Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards.
- Identify risks to quality, schedule, or financial goals; analyze root causes, propose mitigation, and escalate when needed.
- Oversee Construction Administration to support conformance of installed systems with design intent and quality standards.
- Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
- Supervise close-out: punchlist coordination, documentation, filings, lessons learned, and project archive.
- Engage in ongoing training; deepen technical discipline knowledge and project leadership skills; support business development with existing clients.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Requirements:
- Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with four years related project experience OR
- Ten years of practical experience on similar projects
- Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing multi-discipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants and contractors.
- Working knowledge of project financials including fees, change orders, earned value, and forecasts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling/resource planning tools.
- Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow-through.
- Ability to analyze issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
What We Offer
- 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
- Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EEO Disabled/Veterans
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Project Lead
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.
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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 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 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.
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