CPT Project Site Manager Jobs
Project Site Manager roles on CPT give F-1 students hands-on authority over construction schedules, subcontractor coordination, and budget compliance, work your DSO must document as integral to your degree program. CPT authorization is employer-specific and tied to each job's start and end dates, so secure your I-20 endorsement before your first day on site.
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC) is one of the largest, privately-held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, recently recognized by ENR as Southeast’s Design Firm of the Year for 2024. We have 27 offices located throughout Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Who knows where this road may take you?!
GMC has an opening for Site Civil Engineering Intern to support ongoing projects in the Nashville, TN office. This internship will provide students with the opportunity to prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and work on a variety of projects and assignments. Managers and colleagues will assist to ensure the intern's development and learning process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision
- Can direct technicians for production of engineering documents for routine projects accurately and efficiently
- Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
- Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
- Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Project Engineer as appropriate
- Assist in learning the needs of assigned clients
- Understand the profession’s ethical obligation to Client and the public welfare
- Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors
- Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge. Assist others with technical mentoring
- Recognize the role as a team player
- Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from Clients or regulatory agencies
- Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer-of-Record
- Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format
- May direct or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments
- Continually participate in Individual Development planning and programs
- Provides input to improving project delivery processes and standards
- Contributes to Client Services team
- Actively participate in local professional society
- Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software. Experience with Civil3D is preferred
- A/E or EPC experience a plus
- Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) a plus
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- FIELD (20%) AND OFFICE (80%)
- This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field. Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. Engineers may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT GMC
We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
INTRODUCTION
Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC (GMC) is one of the largest, privately-held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, recently recognized by ENR as Southeast’s Design Firm of the Year for 2024. We have 27 offices located throughout Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Who knows where this road may take you?!
GMC has an opening for Site Civil Engineering Intern to support ongoing projects in the Nashville, TN office. This internship will provide students with the opportunity to prepare reports, site plans, permit documents, construction schedules, and work on a variety of projects and assignments. Managers and colleagues will assist to ensure the intern's development and learning process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with minimal supervision
- Can direct technicians for production of engineering documents for routine projects accurately and efficiently
- Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
- Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
- Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Project Engineer as appropriate
- Assist in learning the needs of assigned clients
- Understand the profession’s ethical obligation to Client and the public welfare
- Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors
- Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge. Assist others with technical mentoring
- Recognize the role as a team player
- Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from Clients or regulatory agencies
- Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the Engineer-of-Record
- Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format
- May direct or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments
- Continually participate in Individual Development planning and programs
- Provides input to improving project delivery processes and standards
- Contributes to Client Services team
- Actively participate in local professional society
- Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software. Experience with Civil3D is preferred
- A/E or EPC experience a plus
- Foundations of Engineering Certificate (EIT) a plus
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- FIELD (20%) AND OFFICE (80%)
- This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field. Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. Engineers may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT GMC
We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
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Get Access To All JobsProject Site Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Site Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes construction management, civil engineering, or a related field and your DSO confirms the role is an integral part of your curriculum. The job must be directly tied to your academic program's learning objectives, not just broadly related to your major. A detailed offer letter listing your specific responsibilities on site strengthens the DSO's case for approval.
Can I work on multiple construction sites under a single CPT authorization?
CPT authorization is employer-specific and typically tied to a single work location. If your role requires you to rotate between project sites under the same employer, your DSO can usually accommodate that with a note in your I-20. Working for a different employer or on a subcontracted project under a separate entity requires a new CPT authorization entirely.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my construction project is delayed or ends early?
Your CPT end date is fixed on your I-20, and working beyond it without updated authorization violates your F-1 status. If the project extends, request a revised I-20 from your DSO before your current authorization expires. If the project ends early, you must stop working immediately and notify your DSO, since unauthorized work accumulates unlawful presence.
How do I find Project Site Manager employers willing to support CPT?
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for construction management roles, which signals they understand the sponsorship process. General contractors with dedicated HR teams are your strongest targets, since they're used to managing complex employment documentation across multiple jurisdictions and project types.
Does working as a Project Site Manager on CPT count toward the 12-month CPT rule for OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT across your academic program, you lose eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward this limit. Many construction employers require full-time on-site presence, so confirm your weekly hours with your DSO before accepting an offer to protect your OPT eligibility.