Reem Abu Khdeirproject planner| NoneDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hi...My husband and I will be moving to the states this summer. He is a project manager with extensive experience in the UAE,in addition he is PMP/PBA certified and he holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. My question is: What are the requirements for him to work as project manager in the states?thanks Saving Changes...
Reem Abu Khdeirproject planner| NoneDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
another question....dose he need to be a PE? should he get any kind of certification to work in the project management field?
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
May 24, 2018 11:59 AM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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PE license sometimes depends on the state. My recommendation is that he can wait I saw some job offers that said "Available to get the PE in 6 months after offer"...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Reem: As far as I am aware, the only impediment he might face is employers asking for local experience. This happened to me when I first came to Canada. For your husband to practice engineering, he need to get through the approval process and obtain his professional engineering license but to practice Project Management, he has enough qualifications issued by PMI so I advise you to have him apply to companies who are international like Morganti and Kellog Brown as those companies value overseas experience. Good Luck ! Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
May 15, 2018 9:17 AM
Replying to Reem Abu Khdeir
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Thank you all very much for replaying.
My concern that his bachelor degree is from a university outside of the USA,,,That might limit his options with good companies...
should this be a problem??
I wouldn't worry about the Bachelor's degree not being from the US. Over the years I have worked with people from many different countries who got their degree in their country. Plus he has the experience in the field. There are many jobs as consultants in the Baltimore/DC area. Where he may have issues is that many of them require an active security clearance. And many of the companies prefer citizens. If you are finding this limitation and still want to live in that general area, look into Pennsylvania. York, PA is about an hour north of Baltimore. And Timonium, MD is just north of Baltimore. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
When I moved here I had problems finding my first job, so I tried volunteering for few months. Anyway it worked well for me. Good luck and all the best !! Saving Changes...
To work in the private sector there are no specific requirements, just have your green card and social security. Saving Changes...
Iman AntoniousOpen for new Project Manager-Healthcare/Pharma/IT opportunities| Responsive EdFort Worth, Tx, United States
Hi Reem, I am also a green card holder located in Fort Worth Tx. I found it to be very challenging to land a job even after a year from the time I got my PMP. Like you, I speak several languages and have extensive International PM experience in healthcare and Pharma but not too many contacts data base like back home. I would recommend to get a job contract first before moving
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1 reply by Reem Abu Khdeir
May 16, 2018 12:37 AM
Reem Abu Khdeir
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Hi Iman,
thanks for replying,,,that's a concern too, my husband is really worried about his carrer,specially that he really worked hard ,and he really loves what he's doing...
wish you all the best..
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Reem Abu Khdeirproject planner| NoneDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
May 15, 2018 11:20 PM
Replying to Iman Antonious
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Hi Reem, I am also a green card holder located in Fort Worth Tx. I found it to be very challenging to land a job even after a year from the time I got my PMP. Like you, I speak several languages and have extensive International PM experience in healthcare and Pharma but not too many contacts data base like back home. I would recommend to get a job contract first before moving
Hi Iman,
thanks for replying,,,that's a concern too, my husband is really worried about his carrer,specially that he really worked hard ,and he really loves what he's doing...
wish you all the best.. Saving Changes...
Reem, here is the North America formula ;- It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know. So it doesn't matter how much knowledge he has, getting the first entry is a key to success otherwise people spend years in odd jobs here.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
May 16, 2018 10:48 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Not to that extent Riyadh but yes you do have a point.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
May 15, 2018 9:14 AM
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Baltimore/Maryland...but we will start looking everywhere.
I am a civil engineer, and I am studying to get my PMI-SP certificate..
I am a US Citizen...and my husband will soon be a green card holder
Thank you sooo much for replaying
All the best. That location has relatively easy access to several large cities - Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, even NYC. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
May 16, 2018 2:07 AM
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Reem, here is the North America formula ;- It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know. So it doesn't matter how much knowledge he has, getting the first entry is a key to success otherwise people spend years in odd jobs here.
Not to that extent Riyadh but yes you do have a point. Saving Changes...
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