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General Superintendent roles in the U.S. construction and infrastructure sector qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in any lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. site leadership work.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a General Superintendent to be based out of NY MTA Headquarters in lower Manhattan.
Be a part of our PMCM Team and a member of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
This position is working as part of the MTA’s Small Business Development and Mentoring Program managing inspection staff at numerous construction project sites, inspecting and overseeing construction work in the field but also mentoring and training Small Business Contractors and project CM staff on how to perform the tasks necessary for completing MTA projects. Projects are throughout the New York metropolitan area supporting all MTA Agencies with selected candidate reporting directly to project sites and visiting multiple sites daily.
YOUR IMPACT
- Working independently in the field at numerous project construction sites monitoring the contractual compliance of all construction activities and the performance of inspection and supervisory staff assigned to individual projects.
- Provide direction and guidance to Contractors and project staff for all construction operations with a primary focus on enforcing MTA safety requirements and quality assurance.
- Schedule and assign personnel to individual projects ensuring attendance at daily start of shift project toolbox meetings and end of shift meetings.
- Oversee project staff in the performance of field tests of construction materials and the reviewing of submissions including shop drawings and work plans.
- Ensure and review the preparation of detailed daily work reports by assigned staff.
- Coordinate, schedule, and interact with MTA staff for inspections, access and protection, flagging, safety, and project management.
- Review Contractors’ submissions of Safe Work Plans, Quality Work Plans and Phasing Plans providing mentoring for preparation of submissions.
- Oversee staff’s performance of checks and calculations for quantity payment items used in preparation of contract payments.
- Participate in project meetings and ensure the contractors and supervision field staff are conforming to all health and safety standards including any safety reporting requirements.
- Oversee the scheduling and performance of Special Inspections.
- Address any field concerns and schedule impacts with the MTA Project Management and the assigned Project Manager.
- Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public in compliance with project phasing plans, MPT plans and permits.
- Perform Constructability reviews and proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and discuss potential project issues with Project Manager and/or MTA management.
- Keep the Project Manager and/or MTA management informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions.
- Electronic entry of data and reports into web-based construction management software application.
- Provide mentoring to MTA Small Business Contractors for the necessary performance and submissions to meet project completion dates.
- Exposure to railroad construction environments and year-round weather conditions.
- Potential for working days, nights, and weekends.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the performance of staff assigned to individual projects.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction management experience.
- Excellent communication skills and managed or monitored at least five (5) projects of at least two (2) million dollars each.
- Experience in infrastructure projects for MTA or similar public agency.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret contract documents such as specifications, contract drawings and shop drawings.
- Document and report project issues and performance through Electronic Project Management programs, preferably Asite and/or Procore.
- Training and experience in safety and quality assurance.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- MTA project management experience with previous track safety training
- Prior experience managing and supervising staff
- FE License a plus
- NICET I or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Prior experience training, mentoring or teaching related topics.
WSP BENEFITS:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Expected Salary: $87,600 - 178,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
ABOUT WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a General Superintendent to be based out of NY MTA Headquarters in lower Manhattan.
Be a part of our PMCM Team and a member of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
This position is working as part of the MTA’s Small Business Development and Mentoring Program managing inspection staff at numerous construction project sites, inspecting and overseeing construction work in the field but also mentoring and training Small Business Contractors and project CM staff on how to perform the tasks necessary for completing MTA projects. Projects are throughout the New York metropolitan area supporting all MTA Agencies with selected candidate reporting directly to project sites and visiting multiple sites daily.
YOUR IMPACT
- Working independently in the field at numerous project construction sites monitoring the contractual compliance of all construction activities and the performance of inspection and supervisory staff assigned to individual projects.
- Provide direction and guidance to Contractors and project staff for all construction operations with a primary focus on enforcing MTA safety requirements and quality assurance.
- Schedule and assign personnel to individual projects ensuring attendance at daily start of shift project toolbox meetings and end of shift meetings.
- Oversee project staff in the performance of field tests of construction materials and the reviewing of submissions including shop drawings and work plans.
- Ensure and review the preparation of detailed daily work reports by assigned staff.
- Coordinate, schedule, and interact with MTA staff for inspections, access and protection, flagging, safety, and project management.
- Review Contractors’ submissions of Safe Work Plans, Quality Work Plans and Phasing Plans providing mentoring for preparation of submissions.
- Oversee staff’s performance of checks and calculations for quantity payment items used in preparation of contract payments.
- Participate in project meetings and ensure the contractors and supervision field staff are conforming to all health and safety standards including any safety reporting requirements.
- Oversee the scheduling and performance of Special Inspections.
- Address any field concerns and schedule impacts with the MTA Project Management and the assigned Project Manager.
- Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public in compliance with project phasing plans, MPT plans and permits.
- Perform Constructability reviews and proactively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and discuss potential project issues with Project Manager and/or MTA management.
- Keep the Project Manager and/or MTA management informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions.
- Electronic entry of data and reports into web-based construction management software application.
- Provide mentoring to MTA Small Business Contractors for the necessary performance and submissions to meet project completion dates.
- Exposure to railroad construction environments and year-round weather conditions.
- Potential for working days, nights, and weekends.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the performance of staff assigned to individual projects.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction management experience.
- Excellent communication skills and managed or monitored at least five (5) projects of at least two (2) million dollars each.
- Experience in infrastructure projects for MTA or similar public agency.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret contract documents such as specifications, contract drawings and shop drawings.
- Document and report project issues and performance through Electronic Project Management programs, preferably Asite and/or Procore.
- Training and experience in safety and quality assurance.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- MTA project management experience with previous track safety training
- Prior experience managing and supervising staff
- FE License a plus
- NICET I or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Prior experience training, mentoring or teaching related topics.
WSP BENEFITS:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Expected Salary: $87,600 - 178,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
ABOUT WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a General Superintendent
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring managers may not recognise Australian qualifications like a Bachelor of Construction Management or an engineering degree from a Group of Eight university. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator to confirm your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, which is required to establish E-3 specialty occupation eligibility.
Target general contractors with federal project portfolios
Firms holding federal construction contracts are already enrolled in E-Verify and accustomed to employment eligibility documentation. They're structurally more prepared to sponsor an E-3 than smaller subcontractors, and their HR teams won't treat the LCA filing process as unfamiliar territory.
Search verified E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Finding General Superintendent roles that explicitly offer E-3 visa sponsorship is the first practical barrier. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active E-3 sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed an LCA for this visa type.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements
Not every General Superintendent posting will qualify. The DOL's LCA process requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If a job description says 'degree preferred' rather than 'required,' push back and ask the employer to confirm the posting language before proceeding to an offer.
Get your offer letter scoped before LCA submission
The LCA locks in your job title, worksite location, and prevailing wage level with the DOL. If your offer letter is vague about duties or lists multiple worksites, the LCA can fail certification. Ask your employer to specify the primary worksite and a clear scope of the superintendent role in writing before filing begins.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. General Superintendent applications can attract USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds, so having the filing managed correctly from the start reduces the risk of a consular refusal.
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Find General Superintendent JobsGeneral Superintendent E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find General Superintendent jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most General Superintendent postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship explicitly, so searching general job boards returns mostly U.S.-only listings. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with E-3 sponsorship history in construction and infrastructure, so you're targeting companies that have already filed LCAs for Australian workers rather than educating employers from scratch.
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 General Superintendent role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. The E-3 specialty occupation standard requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like construction management or civil engineering. If the job description accepts any degree or substitutes years of experience without a degree requirement, the DOL may not certify the LCA. Roles tied to licensed engineering oversight or complex infrastructure projects are the strongest candidates.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for General Superintendent roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and random selection, meaning a qualified candidate can be rejected purely by chance. For General Superintendent roles, the E-3 also tends to move faster because there's no USCIS petition required before the consular appointment, only a certified LCA.
Can I change employers or project sites on an E-3 as a General Superintendent?
Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa, since the visa is tied to a specific employer and worksite. Moving between project sites within the same employer is generally permissible if the locations are within the geographic area covered by the original LCA, but significant relocations may require an amended LCA filing with the DOL before you start work at the new site.
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