H-1B Visa Assistant Construction Manager Jobs
Assistant Construction Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Employers in commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction have active LCA filing histories, making this a viable path for skilled international professionals.
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The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. The Assistant Construction Manager will manage projects in the Water market working with Municipal and/or Industrial clients on water treatment, wastewater treatment and conveyance scopes. Job activities will include:
- Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
- Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
- Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
- Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
- Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
- Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
- Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
- Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
- Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
- Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
- Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
- Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
- Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
- Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
- Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
- Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
- Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
- Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
- Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
- Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
- Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
- Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
- Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
- Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
- Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
- Assist with applicable craft training.
- Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
- A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Field Construction Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Req ID: 262810
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB
Description
The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. The Assistant Construction Manager will manage projects in the Water market working with Municipal and/or Industrial clients on water treatment, wastewater treatment and conveyance scopes. Job activities will include:
- Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
- Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
- Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
- Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
- Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
- Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
- Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
- Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
- Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
- Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
- Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
- Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
- Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
- Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
- Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
- Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
- Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
- Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
- Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
- Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
- Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
- Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
- Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
- Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
- Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
- Assist with applicable craft training.
- Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
- A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Field Construction Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Req ID: 262810
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Construction Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to construction management duties. A civil engineering or architecture degree typically qualifies, but a general business degree often doesn't. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm accepted degree categories before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Construction Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Past LCA filings show a company has sponsored H-1B workers in construction management, not just general administrative roles.
Request H-1B filing before your OPT expires
H-1B petitions must be filed with enough lead time for the October 1 start date. If your OPT authorization expires before then, confirm with your employer whether cap-gap protection applies and whether they'll file in the spring lottery window.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to see which wage level applies. Level I and II cover entry-level assistant roles in most markets.
Document jobsite management experience specifically
H-1B petitions for construction roles face RFEs when the duties look supervisory rather than professional. Emphasize tasks requiring specialized judgment, such as reading structural drawings, coordinating subcontractor schedules, or managing submittals, not general oversight language.
Clarify multi-site assignments with your employer
USCIS scrutinizes Assistant Construction Manager petitions when work occurs across multiple jobsites. Each site may require a separate LCA posting. Ask your employer whether they'll file an itinerary or use a metro-area LCA before the H-1B petition is submitted.
H-1B Visa Assistant Construction Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Construction Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience in place of a degree are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence. The job description needs to reflect duties that genuinely require theoretical and practical application of a specialized body of knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Construction Manager positions?
General contractors, construction management firms, and large real estate developers are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Engineering and infrastructure companies with dedicated project management divisions also file regularly. You can search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for construction management occupations, which is a stronger signal of active sponsorship than general job postings alone.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'll be working across multiple construction sites?
Yes, but multi-site assignments add complexity. DOL requires your employer to post LCA notices at each worksite, and USCIS may request a detailed itinerary showing where and when you'll work. Some employers use a metro-area LCA to cover nearby sites within a commuting zone. You should clarify this process with your employer's immigration counsel before the petition is prepared, as missing a posting requirement can jeopardize the LCA certification.
What happens to my H-1B status if my construction project ends before my visa expires?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under portability rules, as long as the new petition is filed while your current status is still valid. Construction project timelines don't affect your visa validity itself, but your status is tied to the employment relationship.
Does the prevailing wage requirement differ for Assistant Construction Manager roles in different cities?
Yes, significantly. DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation code and geographic area, so an Assistant Construction Manager in New York City faces a different wage floor than the same role in Raleigh or Phoenix. Your employer determines the correct wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before certifying the LCA. Wage Level I covers entry-level duties, while Level II applies if your role involves more independent judgment or complexity within the specialty.