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Construction Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Large general contractors, real estate developers, and infrastructure firms regularly sponsor foreign construction professionals for permanent residency.
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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity is for the TxDOT SH 6 Widening Project in Bryan/College Station and potentially other future projects. The role entails being responsible for providing daily inspection of multiple, complex activities within a given discipline/trade performed by the contractor in order to monitor the project compliance with plans, specifications and other contract provisions. Maintains daily logs of inspection work which is assigned and reviews discrepancies or changes with Field Engineer. Performs non-routine and moderately complex assignments normally related to multiple and/or medium to large projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans. Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
- Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform complicated mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
- Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
- Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of construction related experience.
- All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Recognizes, resolves, and/or escalates discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
- Interprets and understands schedules to provide feedback.
- Experience and understanding of TxDOT plans and specifications.
- Experience inspecting typical TxDOT projects that can include earthwork, roadway, drainage, retaining structures, and bridges.
- Understands standard testing requirements and methods used by TxDOT.
- Operates relevant testing equipment for assigned duties.
- Understands Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at an advanced level.
- Calculates complex pay quantities.
- Identifies, documents, and escalates change conditions.
- Mentor/Mentee mindset.
- Work will include periodic night and weekend shifts.
WHAT WE PREFER:
- Range of experience 10+ years.
- Proficient in Site Manager.
- ACI, TxDOT soils and HMA, or NICET certifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
LOCATION
Houston, TX (Fannin)
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
INTRODUCTION
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity is for the TxDOT SH 6 Widening Project in Bryan/College Station and potentially other future projects. The role entails being responsible for providing daily inspection of multiple, complex activities within a given discipline/trade performed by the contractor in order to monitor the project compliance with plans, specifications and other contract provisions. Maintains daily logs of inspection work which is assigned and reviews discrepancies or changes with Field Engineer. Performs non-routine and moderately complex assignments normally related to multiple and/or medium to large projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans. Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
- Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform complicated mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
- Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
- Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of construction related experience.
- All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Recognizes, resolves, and/or escalates discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
- Interprets and understands schedules to provide feedback.
- Experience and understanding of TxDOT plans and specifications.
- Experience inspecting typical TxDOT projects that can include earthwork, roadway, drainage, retaining structures, and bridges.
- Understands standard testing requirements and methods used by TxDOT.
- Operates relevant testing equipment for assigned duties.
- Understands Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at an advanced level.
- Calculates complex pay quantities.
- Identifies, documents, and escalates change conditions.
- Mentor/Mentee mindset.
- Work will include periodic night and weekend shifts.
WHAT WE PREFER:
- Range of experience 10+ years.
- Proficient in Site Manager.
- ACI, TxDOT soils and HMA, or NICET certifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
LOCATION
Houston, TX (Fannin)
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Construction Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. Get foreign construction engineering credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized service before applying, so your qualifications map cleanly to the DOL's minimum requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
General contractors and infrastructure developers with repeat PERM filings are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Construction Manager roles by employers who have active green card sponsorship history, saving you from pitching cold.
Document site supervision experience in detail
EB-3 skilled worker filings for Construction Managers require evidence of direct supervisory scope. Collect letters, org charts, and project records that quantify crews managed and contract values overseen, not just job titles.
Confirm the job description before PERM is filed
Once your employer files the PERM application with DOL, the job duties are locked. Review the draft job description carefully before submission so your actual day-to-day work matches what USCIS will later evaluate in the I-140 stage.
Understand which EB category your role qualifies for
A Construction Manager role typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional or skilled worker, but candidates holding a master's degree in construction management or engineering may qualify under EB-2. Your degree field and the employer's stated minimum requirements determine the category.
Check OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage certified in the PERM filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Construction Manager in the job's geographic area before you accept an offer or sign an employment agreement.
Green Card Construction Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Construction Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles, since employers typically require a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering plus several years of experience. If the role requires a master's degree and your employer can justify that minimum, EB-2 may apply. The O*NET occupation profile for Construction Managers supports the specialty occupation classification used in both categories.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Construction Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a fixed work period. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What does the PERM process look like for a Construction Manager position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL then reviews the application, which can take six months or more. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. You can then apply for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Construction Manager employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Construction Manager roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This filters out the majority of postings that don't lead to PERM filings, so you're spending your time on opportunities where sponsorship is already part of how the employer hires.
Can I change employers during the green card process as a Construction Manager?
You can change employers during the PERM or I-140 stage, but you'd need to restart the process with the new employer since PERM is tied to a specific job and company. Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a same or similar construction management role without losing your place in the queue.