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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) continues to grow and expand. We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to join our established Environmental Practice in our Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters office. You'll be a key part of project teams working to navigate today's environmental regulatory landscape. You'll be responsible for performing and managing project work to provide a variety of environmental services to our clients, such as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface investigations, UST closures, and soil management plans. While working with clients, contractors, and lenders, you will have the opportunity to impact the project lifecycle - from development of conceptual approach, through due diligence for liability protection and financing, and ultimately to the construction monitoring phase of the project.
In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists while building client relationships and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. As your experience grows, you'll take on increasing technical, client-facing, and leadership responsibilities, providing a clear path for professional growth and long-term career advancement. You will also have the opportunity to be cross trained to complete construction progress monitoring inspections for financial lender clients as part of lending policy requirements. Periodic regional travel will be required.
At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule, with hybrid options. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.
Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms, creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling! We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience, including conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- ASTM E1527-21 training a plus
- Practical experience with writing environmental site assessment reports including the ability to interpret data, communicate findings from site assessment activities and develop recommendations relevant to project objectives
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s Act 2 Program and Pennsylvania’s Management of Fill Policy a plus
- Experience collecting environmental samples (soil, groundwater, sediment, and air), reviewing laboratory analytical reports, and preparing summary reports
- Working knowledge of general building construction and experience and comfort with working on construction sites around heavy equipment a plus
- Ability to manage multiple aspects of projects independently and simultaneously, while adhering to project schedules and budgetary requirements
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus
- Business development and client interactions skills, or desire to grow in this area
- Experience working within client-mandated safety protocols
- Ability to travel for work-related business
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) continues to grow and expand. We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to join our established Environmental Practice in our Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters office. You'll be a key part of project teams working to navigate today's environmental regulatory landscape. You'll be responsible for performing and managing project work to provide a variety of environmental services to our clients, such as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, subsurface investigations, UST closures, and soil management plans. While working with clients, contractors, and lenders, you will have the opportunity to impact the project lifecycle - from development of conceptual approach, through due diligence for liability protection and financing, and ultimately to the construction monitoring phase of the project.
In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists while building client relationships and managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. As your experience grows, you'll take on increasing technical, client-facing, and leadership responsibilities, providing a clear path for professional growth and long-term career advancement. You will also have the opportunity to be cross trained to complete construction progress monitoring inspections for financial lender clients as part of lending policy requirements. Periodic regional travel will be required.
At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule, with hybrid options. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.
Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms, creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling! We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience, including conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- ASTM E1527-21 training a plus
- Practical experience with writing environmental site assessment reports including the ability to interpret data, communicate findings from site assessment activities and develop recommendations relevant to project objectives
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s Act 2 Program and Pennsylvania’s Management of Fill Policy a plus
- Experience collecting environmental samples (soil, groundwater, sediment, and air), reviewing laboratory analytical reports, and preparing summary reports
- Working knowledge of general building construction and experience and comfort with working on construction sites around heavy equipment a plus
- Ability to manage multiple aspects of projects independently and simultaneously, while adhering to project schedules and budgetary requirements
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus
- Business development and client interactions skills, or desire to grow in this area
- Experience working within client-mandated safety protocols
- Ability to travel for work-related business
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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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
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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.