Regional Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Regional Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and many large infrastructure, construction, and consulting firms have active LCA filing histories for this title.
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The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The ideal candidate is an individual driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with an increasing level of responsibility through delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.
This position is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in US.
What You Will Do
- Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia-Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
- Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
- Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
- Communicate projects' status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
- Lead and participate in the decision-making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
- Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
- Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
- Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
- Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
- Experience with the corrugated industry
- Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
- Proficient Software Experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
- Software Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
- PMP certification.
For this role, we anticipate paying $120k - $160k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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The Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Regional Engineer / Project Manager. This position will lead capital and expense projects across the division including the corrugated box, corrugated sheets, mailers, and digital printing plants. The ideal candidate is an individual driven by the desire to grow their project leadership skills with an increasing level of responsibility through delivering superior project results for our manufacturing and business partners.
This position is home based with up to 75% travel to support projects in US.
What You Will Do
- Organize and lead project teams in all phases from conceptualization through operational performance testing, by using the Georgia-Pacific Business Process for Projects work process.
- Leverage your corrugated experience and engineering skillset directly on assigned projects.
- Partner and foster relationships with Manufacturing staff, Business teams, and Technology SMEs to deliver results on a portfolio of projects.
- Communicate projects' status transparently and actively manage budgets, schedules, and risks.
- Lead and participate in the decision-making process to evaluate project alternatives, select equipment and vendor partners, and establish the most effective contracting strategies.
- Provide field support during construction and startup phases.
- Safely and responsibly deliver project goals including product quality, production rates, schedule, cost, and safety performance for capital and expense projects.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 5+ years of Project Engineering/Management experience leading capital and expense projects within Industrial Manufacturing or similar
- Experience building highly effective project teams using internal and external resources.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, deliverables with suppliers, leading teams, and managing a portfolio of multiple projects.
- Able and willing to travel up to 75%. Travel will include weekends and holidays during construction and startup phases.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Demonstrated experience leading teams to evaluate multiple alternatives and deliver cost competitive projects.
- Experience with the corrugated industry
- Diverse knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and related converting processes and equipment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil).
- Proficient Software Experience using AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office.
- Software Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / Forma software, EcoSys software, or MP2 software.
- PMP certification.
For this role, we anticipate paying $120k - $160k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Regional Project Manager
Frame your PMP credential for visa eligibility
A PMP certification alone doesn't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Pair it with a bachelor's degree transcript that maps directly to project management, business administration, or engineering so the LCA filing holds up under scrutiny.
Target industries with consistent LCA filings
Construction, IT infrastructure, and healthcare operations firms file LCAs for Regional Project Managers far more regularly than retail or hospitality. Search OFLC public disclosure data filtered by job title to confirm which industries are actively sponsoring before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your region. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and work location before salary conversations so you know the floor and can negotiate above it confidently.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified listings
Migrate Mate shows Regional Project Manager openings at employers with confirmed LCA sponsorship history, searchable by city and role type, so you're not guessing which firms will actually file for you.
Ask about PERM timing if you want permanent residence
Regional Project Manager is an EB-3 eligible role, but PERM labor certification takes 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed. Raise this during offer negotiations, not after you start, so the employer can begin the process without delay.
Clarify multi-state travel before your LCA is filed
If your role covers multiple regions, your employer needs to file LCA notices at each worksite where you'll spend significant time. Confirm your anticipated locations before the LCA is submitted to avoid a compliance gap if USCIS audits the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can document that the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business, engineering, or construction management. Generic management experience without a tied degree field won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard. USCIS adjudicators look at the job duties, the industry, and whether the employer consistently requires that degree for the role.
Which visa types are realistic for Regional Project Manager candidates seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most candidates, covering an initial three-year period extendable to six. Canadian and Mexican nationals should check whether their background qualifies under TN visa, which covers management consultants but not all project management titles. Australian citizens can apply for E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, making it a faster option than H-1B for eligible candidates.
How do I find Regional Project Manager jobs where the employer has already sponsored visas?
Migrate Mate lists Regional Project Manager openings from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this role type rather than spending time on employers who may decline later in the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my regional territory changes or I'm reassigned?
If the reassignment changes your primary worksite to a new metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file an amended LCA and may need to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin work in the new location. Short-term travel to other sites under a blanket LCA notice is generally acceptable, but a permanent territory change requires updated paperwork to stay compliant.
Does a three-year Australian or Canadian bachelor's degree count for specialty occupation eligibility?
USCIS generally accepts three-year degrees from Australia as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, particularly when supported by a credential evaluation from a recognized organization. Canadian three-year degrees are also widely accepted. The evaluation must confirm that the degree corresponds to a U.S. bachelor's in a field directly related to project management or the employer's industry, not just a general equivalency statement.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Regional Project Manager 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.