E-3 Visa Construction Supervisor Jobs
Construction Supervisor roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals bring site leadership credentials that U.S. construction firms actively seek, and the E-3's unlimited two-year renewals make long-term project commitments straightforward for both you and your employer.
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CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview:
The Superintendent Construction is typically site based directing all supervision and craft supervisors on a project site. The role directly reports to Construction Management and routinely interacts with production craft, subcontractors and clients/customers.
Responsibilities:
- Project Size Remit: Medium size projects having up to 350,000 construction work-hours or a total installed cost of less than $75 million or a similar defined scope on larger projects.
- Actively participate in development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job.
- Plan daily construction activities at work site, including scheduling of workers, delivery of equipment and materials, and progress of the project.
- Manage Project Labor Union/Industrial relations per agreements.
- Manage Craft Subcontracts activities including cost, quality, and schedule and progress.
- Ensures that subordinates are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures.
- Performs work in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost control estimates.
- Controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work.
- Reviews work assignments with craft supervisors and gives instruction relative to the methods and procedures to be used as well as desired results.
- Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities.
- Implementation and Management of CB&I procedures and standards for Quality and HSES.
- Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to discipline field activities.
- Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
- Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
- Actively participate in development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job.
- Supervise CB&I craft personnel and support resources to ensure completion of the work to schedule, budget, specifications, and manage all field resources.
- Ensure all lower tier supervisors are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures and are adequately trained in Safety, Industrial Relations, Management and Construction Procedures.
- Coordinate interfaces between CB&I and other contractors to provide appropriate work site access to all parties.
- Monitor construction workhours to relevant cost codes and interact with Project Controls to prepare weekly construction progress reports.
- Daily interface concerning permits for construction.
- Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities.
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Central construction Supervisor role should be based in our Plainfield IL office where the best support is for the type of contracts to be managed out of the central group. The exception could be a person with sufficient training and experience could be assigned from another home base office such as The Woodlands TX.
- The position does require considerable amount of travel up to 75% on an average of your time or more will be traveling away from your home base to support the projects assigned. Our central group region of operation is pretty much the lower 48 states.
- This position is office based with extensive travel requirements, including some weekend travel requirements. Weekly travel can be three to four days per week.
- Position requires extensive knowledge of crane and safe rigging practices including developing lift plans and evaluating site conditions and hazards.
- Position requires understanding of steel erection practices.
- Position requires knowledge of weld joint preparation, fitting and welding with various processes.
- Position requires good positive communication and trust with construction personnel at remote job sites. As you will be the primary first person that the construction personnel communicate their needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ Years hands-on construction experience with 4+ Years supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Certifications in regulatory codes and standards related to construction activities (OSHA, Hoisting & Lifting plans, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge and experience in the broad application of construction & welding equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of codes, materials & standards related to CB&I products and site erection & welding operations.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS:
- Business presence and polish.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
- Strong communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview:
The Superintendent Construction is typically site based directing all supervision and craft supervisors on a project site. The role directly reports to Construction Management and routinely interacts with production craft, subcontractors and clients/customers.
Responsibilities:
- Project Size Remit: Medium size projects having up to 350,000 construction work-hours or a total installed cost of less than $75 million or a similar defined scope on larger projects.
- Actively participate in development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job.
- Plan daily construction activities at work site, including scheduling of workers, delivery of equipment and materials, and progress of the project.
- Manage Project Labor Union/Industrial relations per agreements.
- Manage Craft Subcontracts activities including cost, quality, and schedule and progress.
- Ensures that subordinates are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures.
- Performs work in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost control estimates.
- Controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work.
- Reviews work assignments with craft supervisors and gives instruction relative to the methods and procedures to be used as well as desired results.
- Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities.
- Implementation and Management of CB&I procedures and standards for Quality and HSES.
- Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to discipline field activities.
- Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
- Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
- Actively participate in development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job.
- Supervise CB&I craft personnel and support resources to ensure completion of the work to schedule, budget, specifications, and manage all field resources.
- Ensure all lower tier supervisors are knowledgeable of specifications and work procedures and are adequately trained in Safety, Industrial Relations, Management and Construction Procedures.
- Coordinate interfaces between CB&I and other contractors to provide appropriate work site access to all parties.
- Monitor construction workhours to relevant cost codes and interact with Project Controls to prepare weekly construction progress reports.
- Daily interface concerning permits for construction.
- Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities.
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Central construction Supervisor role should be based in our Plainfield IL office where the best support is for the type of contracts to be managed out of the central group. The exception could be a person with sufficient training and experience could be assigned from another home base office such as The Woodlands TX.
- The position does require considerable amount of travel up to 75% on an average of your time or more will be traveling away from your home base to support the projects assigned. Our central group region of operation is pretty much the lower 48 states.
- This position is office based with extensive travel requirements, including some weekend travel requirements. Weekly travel can be three to four days per week.
- Position requires extensive knowledge of crane and safe rigging practices including developing lift plans and evaluating site conditions and hazards.
- Position requires understanding of steel erection practices.
- Position requires knowledge of weld joint preparation, fitting and welding with various processes.
- Position requires good positive communication and trust with construction personnel at remote job sites. As you will be the primary first person that the construction personnel communicate their needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ Years hands-on construction experience with 4+ Years supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Certifications in regulatory codes and standards related to construction activities (OSHA, Hoisting & Lifting plans, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge and experience in the broad application of construction & welding equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of codes, materials & standards related to CB&I products and site erection & welding operations.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS:
- Business presence and polish.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
- Strong communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Construction Supervisor
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your Australian qualifications need to map clearly to U.S. specialty occupation standards. Get a credential evaluation confirming your degree equivalent before applying, since E-3 visa petitions live or die on whether the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Target firms with active federal or state contracts
Construction companies holding government contracts are already familiar with labor compliance requirements including DOL prevailing wage rules. That familiarity translates directly into faster, cleaner LCA filings when they sponsor your E-3.
Search verified E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Most construction roles that appear on general job boards don't disclose visa sponsorship status. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Construction Supervisor positions with confirmed E-3 sponsorship, saving you from pursuing employers who won't file.
Clarify supervisory scope before the offer stage
Construction Supervisor roles vary widely from foreman-level to senior project oversight. USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires a degree, so confirm the job description emphasizes planning, coordination, and technical responsibility rather than primarily manual oversight.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. Construction employers are often unfamiliar with the DOL certification timeline, and having a dedicated expert manage it prevents offer-to-start delays.
E-3 Visa Construction Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Supervisor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most construction job postings don't specify E-3 sponsorship because many employers don't know the visa exists. Migrate Mate surfaces Construction Supervisor roles from employers already set up to sponsor Australian professionals on the E-3, so you're not spending time educating hiring managers from scratch. Filter by role and location to find verified sponsoring employers.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Construction Supervisor role actually qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Construction Supervisor position qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture as a minimum for the job. Roles focused primarily on physical supervision without technical or design responsibility are harder to qualify. The job description language matters significantly, and USCIS will look at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that position.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian construction professionals?
The E-3 is substantially more accessible for Construction Supervisors than the H-1B. There's no annual lottery, no random selection risk, and the 10,500-per-year cap has never been reached. You can apply year-round as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA from the DOL. The H-1B requires winning a lottery slot and then waiting for an October 1 start date, which can delay employment by up to a year even after selection.
Can I switch construction employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the new employer needs to start a fresh E-3 process, including a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new visa stamp if yours has expired or is tied to the previous employer. There's no portability provision like the H-1B's AC21 rule, so you generally can't begin work at the new employer until the new visa documentation is in place. Planning the transition timeline carefully with your new employer is essential.