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Project Planner roles qualify for H-1B visa and TN visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and many active sponsors have LCA history you can verify before applying.
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Oversee, Support and Coordinate all key milestones to properly plan and manage all the aircraft maintenance and modification projects at the Embraer Owned Service Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity. Consistent track record of on-time and on-quality delivery.
- Must have proven experience in critical chain management (buffer management) to assess project performance - emphasis on resource leveling.
- Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end program/project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
- Proactively manage work across different workforces if needed, monitor and report on execution of deliverables through all program/project phases.
- Ensure overall quality of the project and act as the escalation point of contact.
- Coordination across work streams for on-time delivery.
- Overall program planning and status tracking using Microsoft Project & ProChain.
- Management of deliverables (Fever Chart and Actual vs Plan project evolution).
- Communication to Client Leadership Teams.
- Facilitate and organize meetings.
- Risk/Issue management.
- Status reporting to senior management.
- Managing open items.
- Organizing and planning activities.
- Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Assembles all necessary information and data to properly plan the project (i.e. MRB Task Cards, AMM references, SB's etc.). Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Researches/verifies aircraft configuration and orders pre-draw materials and mod kits. Ensures required equipment and human resources are available to meet proposed schedule.
- Assigns work orders and task numbers to work packages in order of correct flow (CCPM).
- Develops work flow chart for project and updates it each day to track progress and problem areas.
- Monitors hours expended on flat rated jobs. Reports results daily to all managers to enhance project performance.
- Maintains a database of all work performed.
- Assists in labor and maintenance studies and provide historical data for support of Sales and Marketing activities.
- Prepares quotes for aircraft maintenance and various work scopes received from Sales and Marketing. Estimate materials or labor requirements.
- Acts as liaison between planning, the customer and operations.
- Creates flow chart based on required sequence of activities. Establishes labor-hour requirements for routine work. Identifies outside services when required.
- Updates work scope as CRI items develop. Updates flow chart and master task list.
- Ensures plan of work is followed. Tracks paperwork flow for accountability through Production Control.
- Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual cost vs. bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Typically requires BS/BA Undergraduate Degree.
- Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience required.
- Strong PM skills needed to plan & manage a project rollout.
- PMP Preferred.
- A&P License strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in the role of Aviation Field Project Manager or similar.
- Experience in aviation planning, customer support, and repair customer services activities.
- Aviation quality control experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are relatively complex in nature.
- Customer services techniques.
- Critical Chain Process Management.
- Aeronautical familiarization.
- Intermediary computer skills - Office, (Excel and Word).
- Customer service oriented.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work independently; team player.
- Organized and detailed oriented.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary
Oversee, Support and Coordinate all key milestones to properly plan and manage all the aircraft maintenance and modification projects at the Embraer Owned Service Center.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proven ability to support multiple projects with medium to high complexity. Consistent track record of on-time and on-quality delivery.
- Must have proven experience in critical chain management (buffer management) to assess project performance - emphasis on resource leveling.
- Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end program/project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
- Proactively manage work across different workforces if needed, monitor and report on execution of deliverables through all program/project phases.
- Ensure overall quality of the project and act as the escalation point of contact.
- Coordination across work streams for on-time delivery.
- Overall program planning and status tracking using Microsoft Project & ProChain.
- Management of deliverables (Fever Chart and Actual vs Plan project evolution).
- Communication to Client Leadership Teams.
- Facilitate and organize meetings.
- Risk/Issue management.
- Status reporting to senior management.
- Managing open items.
- Organizing and planning activities.
- Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Assembles all necessary information and data to properly plan the project (i.e. MRB Task Cards, AMM references, SB's etc.). Instructs/assists Production Control where required in assembling work packages.
- Researches/verifies aircraft configuration and orders pre-draw materials and mod kits. Ensures required equipment and human resources are available to meet proposed schedule.
- Assigns work orders and task numbers to work packages in order of correct flow (CCPM).
- Develops work flow chart for project and updates it each day to track progress and problem areas.
- Monitors hours expended on flat rated jobs. Reports results daily to all managers to enhance project performance.
- Maintains a database of all work performed.
- Assists in labor and maintenance studies and provide historical data for support of Sales and Marketing activities.
- Prepares quotes for aircraft maintenance and various work scopes received from Sales and Marketing. Estimate materials or labor requirements.
- Acts as liaison between planning, the customer and operations.
- Creates flow chart based on required sequence of activities. Establishes labor-hour requirements for routine work. Identifies outside services when required.
- Updates work scope as CRI items develop. Updates flow chart and master task list.
- Ensures plan of work is followed. Tracks paperwork flow for accountability through Production Control.
- Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual cost vs. bids as the project develops.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- Typically requires BS/BA Undergraduate Degree.
- Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience required.
- Strong PM skills needed to plan & manage a project rollout.
- PMP Preferred.
- A&P License strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in the role of Aviation Field Project Manager or similar.
- Experience in aviation planning, customer support, and repair customer services activities.
- Aviation quality control experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices in their work assignments which typically are relatively complex in nature.
- Customer services techniques.
- Critical Chain Process Management.
- Aeronautical familiarization.
- Intermediary computer skills - Office, (Excel and Word).
- Customer service oriented.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work independently; team player.
- Organized and detailed oriented.
Embraer is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Project Planner
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Project Planner roles must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and a job description that ties your engineering or construction management degree directly to the planning duties, not just general management experience.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your metro area before you receive an offer so you know the floor going in.
Target capital-intensive industries with consistent LCA filings
Construction, infrastructure, and energy companies file LCAs for Project Planners far more consistently than staffing firms. Focus your search on owners and developers of large-scale projects, where planning is a core in-house function, not a contract role.
Find verified sponsors through Migrate Mate
Identifying which employers actually sponsor Project Planners takes research most job boards don't support. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for this role, so you can target companies that have already committed to sponsorship.
Get your PMP credential before the offer stage
Many employers filing H-1B petitions for Project Planners include PMP certification in the job requirements. Holding it before you apply strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition and reduces the chance of a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Clarify H-1B transfer terms before accepting an offer
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed. Confirm with your prospective employer that they'll file promptly and cover filing costs, since delays between roles create authorization gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as engineering, construction management, or architecture. A generic planning or coordination role that accepts any degree is harder to support. The stronger your employer's job description ties the duties to a specific discipline, the more defensible the petition.
Which visa types are realistic for international Project Planners?
H-1B is the most common path for Project Planners from most countries. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use TN visa status if the role maps to the engineer or scientist category on the USMCA profession list, though the fit is not automatic and depends on how the role is scoped. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years.
How do I find employers who sponsor Project Planners?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for Project Planner roles, so you're applying to companies that have already gone through the sponsorship process for this job title. That's a faster starting point than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process.
Will my overseas construction or engineering experience count toward the degree requirement?
USCIS allows work experience to substitute for a formal degree in some cases, using a three-for-one equivalency: three years of relevant professional experience replaces one year of education. For a four-year bachelor's degree equivalent, that means twelve years of qualifying experience. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required to document the substitution.
Does the type of project my employer works on affect sponsorship approval?
Indirectly, yes. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires a specialized degree, not just the employer's industry. Project Planners on complex infrastructure, energy, or industrial construction projects have a stronger specialty occupation argument than those in a generalist coordination role. O*NET can help document the technical knowledge requirements that support your petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Project Planner 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.