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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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Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech
City: Albuquerque
State: NM
This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday, November 16, 2026.
The Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $46,483 to $58,104, and the Senior Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $53,592 to $66,990. Placement is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. This pay range is composed of a current base pay range of $43,040 to $53,800 and $48,720 to $60,900 with an 8% supplemental pay for the entry level, and a 10% for the Senior level. Supplemental pay is administered in accordance with NMGC’s Supplemental Pay Policy.
The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of Albuquerque Gas Service Center.
About This Opportunity
Are you searching for a company you can grow and develop in? Look no further, the Construction and Maintenance Technician role is your introduction to a long career with us. We offer paid training and varied settings daily. You will find the workday interesting as you provide labor support for construction, maintenance, installation and emergency response on our gas distribution/transmission lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.
- Prepare job sites for safe operation
- Frequent work around live gas mains and services performing taps, stop-offs, or tie-ins.
- Excavate site using manual tools, excavating machinery, and shoring following all safety procedures
- Installation and maintenance of steel pipe or non-steel systems Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe utilizing heat fusion/electrofusion.
- Perform various safety tests, including pressure tests, on gas pipelines.
- Operate and perform preventative and corrective inspections on company vehicles and equipment.
- Senior Level: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities
Successful Candidate Must Have:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Construction & Maintenance Tech: 0 years of experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 1 year of hire through company-provided paid training
- Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech: 3 years of experience, a CDL, and Journeyman Gas Fitter’s License (JGL) dependent on location
- Preference: Previous construction experience
Working Conditions
Construction and/or field environment. May be required to work overtime and/or be on-call. Will be exposed year-round to outside weather conditions. Personal protective equipment required. Regularly required to stand and walk with the ability to bend, twist, balance, and climb frequently. Occasionally sit to drive vehicles and operate heavy equipment. Manual dexterity is required to lift, carry and/or maneuver up to 80 pounds by reaching, handling, kneeling, and/or crouching.
IGNITE your career with New Mexico Gas Company!
By joining the NMGC family, you can count on a safety-focused work environment, competitive pay and benefits and opportunities for training and personalized development to ignite your career. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all; our difference, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech
City: Albuquerque
State: NM
This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday, November 16, 2026.
The Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $46,483 to $58,104, and the Senior Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $53,592 to $66,990. Placement is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. This pay range is composed of a current base pay range of $43,040 to $53,800 and $48,720 to $60,900 with an 8% supplemental pay for the entry level, and a 10% for the Senior level. Supplemental pay is administered in accordance with NMGC’s Supplemental Pay Policy.
The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of Albuquerque Gas Service Center.
About This Opportunity
Are you searching for a company you can grow and develop in? Look no further, the Construction and Maintenance Technician role is your introduction to a long career with us. We offer paid training and varied settings daily. You will find the workday interesting as you provide labor support for construction, maintenance, installation and emergency response on our gas distribution/transmission lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety.
- Prepare job sites for safe operation
- Frequent work around live gas mains and services performing taps, stop-offs, or tie-ins.
- Excavate site using manual tools, excavating machinery, and shoring following all safety procedures
- Installation and maintenance of steel pipe or non-steel systems Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe utilizing heat fusion/electrofusion.
- Perform various safety tests, including pressure tests, on gas pipelines.
- Operate and perform preventative and corrective inspections on company vehicles and equipment.
- Senior Level: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities
Successful Candidate Must Have:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Construction & Maintenance Tech: 0 years of experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 1 year of hire through company-provided paid training
- Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech: 3 years of experience, a CDL, and Journeyman Gas Fitter’s License (JGL) dependent on location
- Preference: Previous construction experience
Working Conditions
Construction and/or field environment. May be required to work overtime and/or be on-call. Will be exposed year-round to outside weather conditions. Personal protective equipment required. Regularly required to stand and walk with the ability to bend, twist, balance, and climb frequently. Occasionally sit to drive vehicles and operate heavy equipment. Manual dexterity is required to lift, carry and/or maneuver up to 80 pounds by reaching, handling, kneeling, and/or crouching.
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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.