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Foreman jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers who file PERM labor certification with the DOL, then petition via I-140 under EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 categories. Construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure firms regularly sponsor foreign foremen for permanent residence rather than temporary status.
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Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Renovation Foreman is responsible for developing and executing effective renovation schedules that turn units over to properties on time; ordering all necessary materials and keeping accurate records of all units and items utilized for each.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Building Type: Mid-Rise/Stabilized
Unit Count: 330
Schedule: M-F
Experience: 3-5 years
- Responsible for the renovation of units which could include but is not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, repairs, cleaning and painting. Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations including, but not limited to, the use of a back brace, safety goggles and gloves as appropriate while renovating units.
- Develops contract renovation schedules, monitors progress, and holds contractors accountable to strict production schedules. Ensure all contracted duties adhere to a detailed scope of work.
- Negotiate pricing for all contracted work, including change orders, staying within or below budget. Order project related materials within budget guidelines; maintaining accurate documentation of each ordered item.
- Maintain constant communication with community managers; providing daily project updates.
- Inspect vacant units and inventory work to be performed adhering to the renovation process.
Hourly Rate: $35.00-40.86 per hour. (San Francisco)
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
- Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Renovation Foreman is responsible for developing and executing effective renovation schedules that turn units over to properties on time; ordering all necessary materials and keeping accurate records of all units and items utilized for each.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Building Type: Mid-Rise/Stabilized
Unit Count: 330
Schedule: M-F
Experience: 3-5 years
- Responsible for the renovation of units which could include but is not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, repairs, cleaning and painting. Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations including, but not limited to, the use of a back brace, safety goggles and gloves as appropriate while renovating units.
- Develops contract renovation schedules, monitors progress, and holds contractors accountable to strict production schedules. Ensure all contracted duties adhere to a detailed scope of work.
- Negotiate pricing for all contracted work, including change orders, staying within or below budget. Order project related materials within budget guidelines; maintaining accurate documentation of each ordered item.
- Maintain constant communication with community managers; providing daily project updates.
- Inspect vacant units and inventory work to be performed adhering to the renovation process.
Hourly Rate: $35.00-40.86 per hour. (San Francisco)
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
- Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Foreman
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of training or experience. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for the Foreman SOC code and confirm your documented experience aligns with the specific duties DOL will evaluate during PERM recruitment.
Target union-affiliated contractors for sponsorship
Union construction and infrastructure contractors already track worker credentials and wage compliance under collective bargaining agreements, making PERM prevailing-wage documentation more straightforward for them than for non-union employers navigating it for the first time.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for foreman and supervisory construction roles, so you're applying to companies that have already run PERM successfully rather than those encountering the process for the first time.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific Foreman SOC code and the employer's county before accepting any offer. The employer's PERM filing will be tied to that wage level, and an offer below prevailing wage disqualifies the entire petition.
Ask employers about their PERM attorney upfront
Employers who have already retained an immigration attorney for PERM filings move significantly faster than those who haven't. During interviews, ask directly whether they've sponsored green cards before and who handles their DOL compliance filings.
Understand priority date backlogs before filing
Employment-based green cards have per-country limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits after I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand where your priority date will fall before committing to a sponsoring employer.
Green Card Foreman: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Foreman role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Foreman positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the occupation typically requires at least two years of supervisory or trade experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if the specific role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, but that's uncommon for field foreman positions. Your employer's PERM attorney will determine the correct category based on the actual job duties.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Foreman role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The process involves DOL labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There's no lottery, but per-country limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years after I-140 approval before a visa number becomes available. H-1B visa, by contrast, is temporary and subject to an annual lottery.
What does the PERM process look like for a Foreman position?
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, then conducts a mandatory recruitment campaign to test whether qualified U.S. workers are available. If none are found, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Only after a visa number becomes available can you file for adjustment of status or proceed through consular processing.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Foreman jobs?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history for foreman and construction supervisory roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have successfully navigated PERM before. Many construction and infrastructure firms sponsor regularly but don't advertise it in job postings, making a targeted search essential.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time you've already waited.