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Construction roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a directly related field. Large general contractors, infrastructure firms, and engineering consultancies with active LCA filing history are your strongest targets.
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LOCATION
Houston, Texas, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Construction Project Coordinator, you’ll be an integral part of Jacobs’ organization in Houston, TX. This role plans and supports a variety of assignments related to project delivery and strategic growth of the group to position Jacobs for success. Working with other members of the team, you’ll perform a variety of activities, ranging from coordination and planning of ongoing construction activities, team communication and training, document management, support of strategic business initiatives such as proposals and presentations and provide construction field support.
During your time with Jacobs, you will engage with multi-location office staff and various engineering and support disciplines executing design projects to establish documentation databases, coordinate access, coordinate and support design efforts, author and/or coordinate technical reports and proposal development, independently lead the coordination of Houston, TX document control functions related to the construction effort at the site.
This candidate may be based in any U.S. location and assigned to team in Northeast Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
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Working closely with the Houston TX operations team to coordinate and perform writing, editing, and issuance on time of reports, deliverables, and proposals for a variety of project/construction execution efforts
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Working closely with the Houston, TX operations team to input accurate data for resource planning tools, operations planning, hiring, and management reporting to help coordinate the entire program during lifecycle of construction project
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Manage multiple tasks concurrently and engage with various team members/ stakeholders/ reviewers to facilitate work streams and documentation
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Coordinate geographically-dispersed teams
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Use a collaboration site to establish systems and tools for document control and implement document control plans that becomes standardized ways of execution engineering processes
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Establish standard process/policy locally, and perform quality reviews of overall communication and documentation processes on systems platform
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Provide direct contribution to the daily management of projects, project communication, deliverables, construction activities and overall ownership of the document control function.
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Prepare, process, and distribute project communications and information flow such as engineering deliverables, construction deliverables, reports, meeting minutes, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), field orders, clarifications, pay requests, change orders, etc.
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Manage documentation during design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of projects.
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Maintain files in hard-copy and electronic retention systems, as required.
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Ensure project organization and access are established in an efficient manner and participants are trained in application of program document control system.
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Prioritize own and others’ work to meet team deliverables
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Follow enterprise health and safety policies and procedures and escalates issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Here's what you'll need:
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BS/BA in business, journalism, English, or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the engineering, architecture, construction industry in lieu of degree
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4+ years of experience in the EPCM Construction Industry
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Attention to detail to complete tasks independently, quickly, and correctly the first time which meet requirements
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Ability to manage competing priorities, between strategic initiatives with longer due dates and tactical execution of tasks on urgent and immediate timelines
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Advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail and quality
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll also have:
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Passion for continuous improvement and correcting system inefficiencies and waste with ability to resolve obstacles through long term focus on resolution and continuous improvement
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Ability to work effectively within complex business systems
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Technical writing skills obtained through some combination of education (BA or BS) or experience working in an engineering and construction organization; ability to quickly implement company guidelines on assigned documents and establish appropriate project information through advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Proficiency in multiple document management platforms such as EIDA, Primavera Unifier, etc.
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Understanding of scheduling and planning fundamentals as it relates to construction
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $82,900.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires construction roles to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Civil engineering, construction management, and structural engineering titles have the clearest track record. General superintendent or project coordinator roles face higher RFE risk without a matching degree.
Search LCA filings for construction employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filings under construction and engineering occupation codes. This surfaces firms that have already filed for roles like yours, which signals genuine sponsorship infrastructure rather than one-off goodwill.
Target firms enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT employers and federal contractors. Construction firms working on federally funded infrastructure projects are often already enrolled, which streamlines the I-9 and status verification steps when your H-1B petition is filed.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location on the LCA. Run your role and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer to confirm the number your employer will need to certify.
Clarify worksite requirements in your petition
Construction work often spans multiple project sites. Your employer must file an amended I-129 or new LCA if your worksite changes to a different metropolitan statistical area. Flag this with your employer before the petition is filed to avoid compliance gaps later.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific job title to document the education and knowledge requirements associated with the role. Adjudicators look for evidence that the position normally requires a specific degree, and O*NET data directly supports that argument.
H-1B Visa Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Do construction jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Construction jobs qualify when the specific role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like civil engineering, construction management, or architecture. Hands-on trade roles, general labor positions, and jobs where any degree satisfies the requirement don't meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Roles like project engineer, estimator, or structural designer have the strongest qualification record.
Which construction employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Large general contractors, engineering and design-build firms, infrastructure developers, and construction management consultancies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector. Firms working on public infrastructure or federal contracts tend to have established HR and immigration compliance teams. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for construction and engineering roles.
What happens if my construction job moves to a different worksite?
If your worksite changes to a different metropolitan statistical area than what was listed on your original LCA, your employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL and, in most cases, an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin work at the new location. Short-term placements have a narrow exception, but ongoing project reassignments typically require the full amendment process.
Can I switch construction employers on an H-1B?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 before your start date. The 60-day grace period after a job ends gives you a window to secure a new filing.
How does the prevailing wage requirement work for construction H-1B roles?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit an LCA to DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific occupation title and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. You can look up the applicable wage for your role and ZIP code using the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer aligns before the LCA is submitted.