CPT Technical Lead Jobs
Technical Lead roles qualify for CPT when your program requires applied engineering leadership as part of the curriculum, and your DSO can authorize it for internship or co-op credits. You'll manage cross-functional teams and own technical architecture decisions, making this one of the more rigorous CPT placements for CS and engineering students.
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RJM Construction is a fast-growing, high energy, commercial general contracting company headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota. We invest in our people and attract, develop, and retain talented professionals in roles where they can make an impact, as well as grow personally and professionally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a project manager intern, you will assist the project management team in the execution of projects that are safe, on time, and within project budget. Project Manager Interns will interact across multiple internal departments and roles, including preconstruction, subcontractors, and field management to assist with various aspects of a project lifecycle. We are seeking a motivated individual looking to grow with the RJM team and enhance our team culture.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Read and understand plans, specifications, and other documents to understand the project scope
- Effectively communicate with internal and external project stakeholders, both written and verbal, to convey project questions, directions, reports, or other correspondences
- Attend and support project meetings such as Owner/Architect/Contractor, subcontractor, pre-installation meetings, or punch list meetings
- Assist the project manager in updating and delivery of project schedules
- Update and maintain accurate as-built documents as changes on projects are encountered
- Conduct safety walkthroughs of jobsites with field and project management staff, and ensure any deficiencies are corrected
- Assist in the ordering or scheduled delivery of materials to the jobsite
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging industry practices and the potential application to client engagements
- Assist with project closeout tasks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Pursuing BS Degree in Construction Management or related field
Work Experience:
- General building construction and terminology knowledge
- Working knowledge of building codes
- Previous internship or estimating experience preferred but not required
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of Construction Systems and CSI codes
Demonstrated Technical Competencies to include:
- Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project
- Bluebeam
- Viewpoint Software
Demonstrated Professional Competencies to include:
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and confidence to work directly with clients
- Team-oriented; flexible; professional; enjoys new challenges
- Ability to harvest and maintain relationships with clients, architects/engineers, and subcontractors
Professional Certifications or Licenses:
- School or industry-related certifications or accolades
RJM Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
INTRODUCTION
RJM Construction is a fast-growing, high energy, commercial general contracting company headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota. We invest in our people and attract, develop, and retain talented professionals in roles where they can make an impact, as well as grow personally and professionally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a project manager intern, you will assist the project management team in the execution of projects that are safe, on time, and within project budget. Project Manager Interns will interact across multiple internal departments and roles, including preconstruction, subcontractors, and field management to assist with various aspects of a project lifecycle. We are seeking a motivated individual looking to grow with the RJM team and enhance our team culture.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Read and understand plans, specifications, and other documents to understand the project scope
- Effectively communicate with internal and external project stakeholders, both written and verbal, to convey project questions, directions, reports, or other correspondences
- Attend and support project meetings such as Owner/Architect/Contractor, subcontractor, pre-installation meetings, or punch list meetings
- Assist the project manager in updating and delivery of project schedules
- Update and maintain accurate as-built documents as changes on projects are encountered
- Conduct safety walkthroughs of jobsites with field and project management staff, and ensure any deficiencies are corrected
- Assist in the ordering or scheduled delivery of materials to the jobsite
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging industry practices and the potential application to client engagements
- Assist with project closeout tasks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Pursuing BS Degree in Construction Management or related field
Work Experience:
- General building construction and terminology knowledge
- Working knowledge of building codes
- Previous internship or estimating experience preferred but not required
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of Construction Systems and CSI codes
Demonstrated Technical Competencies to include:
- Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project
- Bluebeam
- Viewpoint Software
Demonstrated Professional Competencies to include:
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and confidence to work directly with clients
- Team-oriented; flexible; professional; enjoys new challenges
- Ability to harvest and maintain relationships with clients, architects/engineers, and subcontractors
Professional Certifications or Licenses:
- School or industry-related certifications or accolades
RJM Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for CPT purposes?
Yes. Technical Lead roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. For CPT, the more relevant question is whether your school's curriculum requires applied leadership experience. Your DSO must confirm that the role's responsibilities, managing engineers, owning technical architecture, or leading delivery, integrate directly into your degree program.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Technical Lead without affecting my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, keep any single CPT authorization under 12 months in aggregate. Part-time CPT at 20 hours or fewer per week doesn't count toward that threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.
Will employers accept an I-20 with CPT authorization instead of an EAD for a Technical Lead position?
Most employers familiar with F-1 work authorization will. Your I-20 with the CPT endorsement from your DSO, combined with your valid F-1 visa and passport, satisfies I-9 requirements. The challenge is employers who've only seen EADs before. You can reduce friction by targeting employers with prior LCA filing history, which you can find on Migrate Mate.
What if my Technical Lead role involves managing engineers across different teams, not just writing code?
That scope can actually strengthen your CPT authorization, not weaken it. Programs in systems engineering, software project management, or computer science with a leadership track often explicitly require applied management experience. Ask your DSO to cite the specific course or capstone requirement the role fulfills, particularly if your program has a thesis or practicum tied to engineering management competencies.
How should I handle employers who want me to start before my CPT is authorized?
Don't start before your DSO issues the updated I-20 with CPT authorization for that specific employer and start date. Working without valid CPT authorization is an F-1 status violation and can jeopardize your entire program. If the employer needs you to start immediately, push back on the timeline and ask HR to adjust the start date by five to ten business days to allow for DSO processing.