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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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Construction Manager/Field Performance Advisor (FPA)
Location: Columbus, OH. Cleveland, OH. and Athens, OH.
Payrate: $47/hr.
Travel: Frequent local market travel to supplier job sites
Position Overview
The Field Performance Advisor (FPA) is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement among construction suppliers. This role conducts regular field visits to construction sites, working directly with suppliers to identify performance gaps, resolve real-time issues, and improve crew productivity, tool utilization, and overall build quality. The FPA serves as a key liaison between the client and its suppliers, providing performance feedback, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with internal teams to standardize best practices across markets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations while improving overall project delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Performance Management:
- Analyze site performance metrics including cycle time, Close Out Package (COP) first-time-right completion, Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) compliance, tool utilization, construction quality, and customer requirements.
- Identify supplier performance gaps and provide actionable feedback to both suppliers and the Territory Directors.
- Partner with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve operational performance.
Field Operations & Site Support:
- Conduct regular on-site visits to evaluate construction progress, safety compliance, and quality standards.
- Perform root cause analysis for performance deficiencies and troubleshoot operational challenges in real time.
- Ensure suppliers correct safety, construction, and quality discrepancies identified during site inspections.
Market Performance Improvement:
- Plan and execute daily and weekly site visits based on supplier KPIs, performance trends, and market priorities.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase supplier productivity, construction quality, and tool effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Automation and Operational Excellence teams to enhance existing tools and develop new solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Senior Construction Managers and Project Management teams to support market-level requests including:
- Customer meetings
- Site access coordination
- Validation of construction drawings
- Work with FPAs across other markets to identify systemic issues and implement nationwide process improvements.
Supplier Engagement & Governance:
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure suppliers fully understand and adhere to company and customer construction processes, tools, and standards.
- Support quarterly supplier business reviews (QBRs) by reporting field performance findings and recommending improvement actions.
Performance Reporting & Data Analysis:
- Collect and analyze supplier performance data to support deployment process improvements and pilot initiatives.
- Provide insights that support business cases for new tools, workflows, and operational enhancements.
- Continuously review performance metrics using systems such as Site Tracker and Power BI to improve delivery outcomes.
Behavioral Competencies
- Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
- Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong leadership and consultative abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work culture aligned with company values
Key Stakeholder Interfaces
Internal Teams
- Market Project Teams
- Customer Unit (CU)
- Customer Project Management
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Automation & Operational Excellence
- People Function (HR)
External Partners
- Customers
- Third-Party Construction Suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant telecommunications or construction industry experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong understanding of telecom construction processes and site deployment operations
- Experience providing design guidance and order-of-operations recommendations
- Proven experience managing or directing general contractor suppliers
Technical & Operational Experience
- Telecom construction scopes including:
- Civil construction
- Grounding
- Line & Antenna (L&A)
- Backhaul deployment
- Network maintenance work
- Knowledge of company and customer construction and quality standards
- Ability to interface with customers, property owners, and external stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications contracts (leasing, vendor, and customer agreements)
- Financial awareness related to project performance and supplier operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead or influence teams and external partners
Safety & Compliance
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Telecommunications Safety Certification
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience working with Ericsson equipment and deployment processes
Not open to C2C or third-party recruiting
Construction Manager/Field Performance Advisor (FPA)
Location: Columbus, OH. Cleveland, OH. and Athens, OH.
Payrate: $47/hr.
Travel: Frequent local market travel to supplier job sites
Position Overview
The Field Performance Advisor (FPA) is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement among construction suppliers. This role conducts regular field visits to construction sites, working directly with suppliers to identify performance gaps, resolve real-time issues, and improve crew productivity, tool utilization, and overall build quality. The FPA serves as a key liaison between the client and its suppliers, providing performance feedback, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with internal teams to standardize best practices across markets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations while improving overall project delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Performance Management:
- Analyze site performance metrics including cycle time, Close Out Package (COP) first-time-right completion, Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) compliance, tool utilization, construction quality, and customer requirements.
- Identify supplier performance gaps and provide actionable feedback to both suppliers and the Territory Directors.
- Partner with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve operational performance.
Field Operations & Site Support:
- Conduct regular on-site visits to evaluate construction progress, safety compliance, and quality standards.
- Perform root cause analysis for performance deficiencies and troubleshoot operational challenges in real time.
- Ensure suppliers correct safety, construction, and quality discrepancies identified during site inspections.
Market Performance Improvement:
- Plan and execute daily and weekly site visits based on supplier KPIs, performance trends, and market priorities.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase supplier productivity, construction quality, and tool effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Automation and Operational Excellence teams to enhance existing tools and develop new solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Senior Construction Managers and Project Management teams to support market-level requests including:
- Customer meetings
- Site access coordination
- Validation of construction drawings
- Work with FPAs across other markets to identify systemic issues and implement nationwide process improvements.
Supplier Engagement & Governance:
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure suppliers fully understand and adhere to company and customer construction processes, tools, and standards.
- Support quarterly supplier business reviews (QBRs) by reporting field performance findings and recommending improvement actions.
Performance Reporting & Data Analysis:
- Collect and analyze supplier performance data to support deployment process improvements and pilot initiatives.
- Provide insights that support business cases for new tools, workflows, and operational enhancements.
- Continuously review performance metrics using systems such as Site Tracker and Power BI to improve delivery outcomes.
Behavioral Competencies
- Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
- Ability to perform independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong leadership and consultative abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work culture aligned with company values
Key Stakeholder Interfaces
Internal Teams
- Market Project Teams
- Customer Unit (CU)
- Customer Project Management
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
- Automation & Operational Excellence
- People Function (HR)
External Partners
- Customers
- Third-Party Construction Suppliers
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant telecommunications or construction industry experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong understanding of telecom construction processes and site deployment operations
- Experience providing design guidance and order-of-operations recommendations
- Proven experience managing or directing general contractor suppliers
Technical & Operational Experience
- Telecom construction scopes including:
- Civil construction
- Grounding
- Line & Antenna (L&A)
- Backhaul deployment
- Network maintenance work
- Knowledge of company and customer construction and quality standards
- Ability to interface with customers, property owners, and external stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications contracts (leasing, vendor, and customer agreements)
- Financial awareness related to project performance and supplier operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead or influence teams and external partners
Safety & Compliance
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Telecommunications Safety Certification
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience working with Ericsson equipment and deployment processes
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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.