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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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Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
General Site Superintendent, EPC
The Superintendent's primary responsibility is to lead and oversee project teams in the field, including in-house installers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with project goals. This role supports the ongoing construction at Redwoods Tahoe Campus and surrounding Northern Nevada Projects. To effectively manage operations, the Superintendent must be present onsite daily during active work periods. This hands-on presence enables direct oversight of day-to-day team activities, timely identification of issues, and comprehensive awareness of all onsite developments. In addition, the Manager is accountable for upholding rigorous quality standards and enforcing safe work practices across all project phases. While these oversight functions are essential, the role prioritizes proactive team management and performance optimization.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supervises assigned project work and coordinates between engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule.
- Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs, and production schedules while updating forecasts and adjusting work plans to mitigate project risks and production issues.
- Reviews and interprets project specifications to support job setup, construction execution, inspections, and project closeout activities in accordance with company and AHJ requirements.
- Manages site work, site access, medium to low voltage electrical work, and BESS installation.
- Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure proper equipment, materials, inspections, and construction support are delivered on schedule.
- Promotes and enforces strict safety, process control, and documentation standards related to operating equipment, electrical systems, transformers, generators, and overall jobsite operations.
- Leads project alignment meetings, documents project activities, supports workforce development and training needs, and performs additional assignments as directed by management.
Desired Qualifications:
- 12+ years of construction supervision experience required preferably via General Contractor or Electrical Contractor (especially BESS and Commercial Solar Experience).
- Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
- Valid Driver's License.
- OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Experience with 3D model reviews, Navisworks, clash reviews preferred. Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
General Site Superintendent, EPC
The Superintendent's primary responsibility is to lead and oversee project teams in the field, including in-house installers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with project goals. This role supports the ongoing construction at Redwoods Tahoe Campus and surrounding Northern Nevada Projects. To effectively manage operations, the Superintendent must be present onsite daily during active work periods. This hands-on presence enables direct oversight of day-to-day team activities, timely identification of issues, and comprehensive awareness of all onsite developments. In addition, the Manager is accountable for upholding rigorous quality standards and enforcing safe work practices across all project phases. While these oversight functions are essential, the role prioritizes proactive team management and performance optimization.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supervises assigned project work and coordinates between engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule.
- Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs, and production schedules while updating forecasts and adjusting work plans to mitigate project risks and production issues.
- Reviews and interprets project specifications to support job setup, construction execution, inspections, and project closeout activities in accordance with company and AHJ requirements.
- Manages site work, site access, medium to low voltage electrical work, and BESS installation.
- Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure proper equipment, materials, inspections, and construction support are delivered on schedule.
- Promotes and enforces strict safety, process control, and documentation standards related to operating equipment, electrical systems, transformers, generators, and overall jobsite operations.
- Leads project alignment meetings, documents project activities, supports workforce development and training needs, and performs additional assignments as directed by management.
Desired Qualifications:
- 12+ years of construction supervision experience required preferably via General Contractor or Electrical Contractor (especially BESS and Commercial Solar Experience).
- Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
- Valid Driver's License.
- OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Experience with 3D model reviews, Navisworks, clash reviews preferred. Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in 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 visa 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.
E-3 Visa General Superintendent: 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 visa 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.