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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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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, customer, and company requirements.
- Oversee multiple overhead distribution construction crews, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel.
- Manage project execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, outage schedules, and construction activities.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and project performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Conduct field audits, site visits, and safety reviews to maintain operational excellence.
- Develop and mentor field leadership personnel, supporting employee growth and workforce development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utility customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Support storm restoration efforts and emergency response operations as required.
- Collaborate with project managers and operations leadership on planning, forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of overhead electric distribution construction experience.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience managing multiple crews and field leaders.
- Extensive knowledge of overhead distribution systems, utility construction practices, and safety regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work plans.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned operating areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Lineman certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with utility contracts, large-scale distribution programs, and storm restoration operations.
Company Overview:
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation paid weekly.
- Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
- 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
- Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
- Legal Assistance Coverage.
- Award winning safety programs.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Growth Opportunities.
- And more.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Overview:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, customer, and company requirements.
- Oversee multiple overhead distribution construction crews, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel.
- Manage project execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, outage schedules, and construction activities.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and project performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Conduct field audits, site visits, and safety reviews to maintain operational excellence.
- Develop and mentor field leadership personnel, supporting employee growth and workforce development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utility customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Support storm restoration efforts and emergency response operations as required.
- Collaborate with project managers and operations leadership on planning, forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of overhead electric distribution construction experience.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience managing multiple crews and field leaders.
- Extensive knowledge of overhead distribution systems, utility construction practices, and safety regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work plans.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned operating areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Lineman certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with utility contracts, large-scale distribution programs, and storm restoration operations.
Company Overview:
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation paid weekly.
- Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
- 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
- Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
- Legal Assistance Coverage.
- Award winning safety programs.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Growth Opportunities.
- And more.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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.