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General Superintendent roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Construction and infrastructure firms with active federal contracts are among the most consistent sponsors for this role.
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Overview:
The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s).
Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures
- Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction
- Recruit qualified talent; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. This includes Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Career Start Project Engineers and Co-ops
- Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel and methods of construction
- Serve as an advocate for Field Operations
- Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department
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Pre-construction/Estimating:
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Participate in Sales Presentations and pre-construction services
- Review projects for constructability, develop a plan for construction
- Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler
- Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project
- Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews
- Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements
- Attend the Project Turnover meeting
- Provide the Project Team input on scope reviews and Exhibit “B”s
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Construction; Responsible for implementing all Suffolk policies and procedures including:
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Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations
- Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation
- Ensure that field personnel are performing to established standards
- Oversee the development of the baseline schedule and monitor all project schedules for compliance
- Provide leadership in the monthly update and narrative process
- Confirm that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications
- Review project schedules during weekly visit, highlighting potential challenges
- Provide leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects in on schedule and under budget where feasible
- Ensure timely completion of punch lists
- Participate in the one-year warranty walkthrough, ensures timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept
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Client Relationships and Meeting Management:
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Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects
- Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly
- Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions
- Communicate relevant information to project teams
- Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members
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Training:
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Coordinate field training in job specific and safety training
- Ensure that field staff are trained according to Suffolk guidelines
- Participate in design and delivery of Suffolk-specific training
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects
- Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience
- Each project has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond generic construction knowledge and experience
- Applicable area licenses
- The ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
- Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
- Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
- Judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
- A strong sense of urgency and initiative, and the ability to quickly study complex issues
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
- Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to interact effectively with senior management, and the ability to handle and resolve conflict effectively in a firm but fair manner
- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO STATEMENT:
Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.
ABOUT SUFFOLK:
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.”
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in General Superintendent
Match your credentials to the right EB category
General Superintendent roles typically file under EB-3 for candidates with a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering. If you hold a master's or have 10-plus years in a supervisory capacity, an EB-2 advanced-degree petition may be the stronger path.
Verify PERM wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the General Superintendent SOC code in the worksite metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before signing an offer letter so there are no surprises during the PERM filing.
Target employers with active federal construction contracts
General contractors holding federal or state infrastructure contracts face E-Verify enrollment requirements, which correlates with more structured HR and immigration processes. These firms are more likely to have in-house counsel familiar with PERM sponsorship for field leadership roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter General Superintendent openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves weeks of manual research and surfaces firms that have already run the PERM process for similar construction management roles.
Prepare your project portfolio before PERM recruitment begins
PERM requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum stated requirements. Assemble a portfolio of completed projects, safety records, and subcontractor management examples now so the recruitment documentation accurately reflects your actual qualifications without delays.
Clarify multi-state project assignments with your employer early
General Superintendents often rotate across jobsites in different states. PERM is filed for a specific worksite location, so if your role shifts to a new metropolitan statistical area mid-process, a supplemental LCA and amended PERM may be required. Confirm the primary worksite with USCIS before filing.
Green Card General Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Superintendent role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most General Superintendent positions qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers, as employers typically require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field plus substantial field experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree and the employer documents that requirement in the job description before PERM recruitment begins.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 petitions for most nationalities outside India and China face no meaningful visa backlog, meaning green card approval can follow within one to three years of filing. H-1B visa requires annual lottery selection and must be renewed every three years. PERM is also employer-initiated, so your employer bears the burden of the DOL recruitment process.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a General Superintendent?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal referrals, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage. The recruitment window typically runs 30 to 60 days, after which the employer submits the PERM application. DOL processing currently averages around six months for non-audited cases, though audit selection can add another year.
Which employers actively sponsor green cards for General Superintendent roles?
Large general contractors, civil infrastructure firms, and industrial construction companies with recurring federal or state project pipelines tend to sponsor most consistently, as their scale justifies maintaining immigration counsel. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for construction leadership roles, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that have never run a PERM case.
Can I change employers or projects while my green card is being processed?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved for 180 days and you've held adjustment-of-status pending status for at least 180 days, portability under AC21 allows you to move to a same or similar occupation with a new employer without losing your priority date. General Superintendent roles are broadly classified, so a lateral move to another construction management role typically qualifies, but confirm the SOC code alignment with an immigration attorney before switching.