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Site Manager roles put F-1 students on active construction or facilities projects, making them a strong CPT fit when your program includes project management or civil engineering coursework. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your enrolled curriculum.
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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 JobsSite Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Site Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on your specific program and school, not just the job title. Site Manager roles typically qualify when your curriculum includes construction management, civil engineering, or project management coursework that the job directly supports. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the full job description to your authorization meeting rather than relying on the title alone.
Can I work on active construction sites during CPT?
Yes, CPT does not restrict your physical work location as long as the employer is your authorized CPT sponsor and the role aligns with your academic program. Site-based work including field inspections, subcontractor coordination, and safety walk-throughs all count as long as your I-20 lists the correct employer. Confirm your authorization reflects the actual worksite if you rotate between job sites for the same employer.
How do I find Site Manager employers who understand CPT?
Use Migrate Mate to search for construction and facilities management companies that have sponsored or employed F-1 students before. Employers familiar with work authorization documents process CPT EADs faster and are less likely to withdraw offers due to unfamiliarity with the I-20 authorization process. General contractors with federal contracts are a reliable starting point since E-Verify compliance means they already handle I-9 verification routinely.
Does full-time CPT as a Site Manager affect my OPT eligibility?
Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, which is 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward that limit regardless of how many semesters you use it. If you plan to use CPT for a full-time summer internship plus a part-time semester role, count your full-time weeks carefully before authorizing a longer engagement.
What documentation do I need to start a Site Manager CPT job?
You need a new or updated I-20 with CPT authorization listing your employer name, job location, and authorized date range, plus your valid F-1 visa and a current I-94 showing lawful status. Your employer will verify these on Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. Some construction employers also require a copy of your EAD if your school issues one, though CPT authorization on the I-20 alone is legally sufficient under federal regulations.