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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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Facilitate and drive a company culture that integrates safety, industrial health, programs, and practices into daily activities/initiatives. Provide strategic planning and comprehensive safety and industrial health expertise to the Lee Company business teams. Provide oversight and direction to multiple construction, manufacturing, and service locations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or related field preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or CSHM preferred
- 5 years in Safety and Industrial Health experience or demonstrated ability in leading safe organizations
- 5 years leadership experience preferred
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction and/or General Industry Authorized Outreach Trainer required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety and health rules and regulations
- Compassion, empathy, and relationship building
- Must be available to be on call for emergencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of current leadership, management, and supervisory methods
- Demonstrated consultative and facilitation skills
- Program development and design skills, including training needs assessment
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project objectives
- Thorough knowledge of Safety and Industrial Health Management principles
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong budget forecasting and planning skills
- Ability to operate a computer and supporting software
- Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis
- Ability to work independently and interdependently with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to manage multiple projects
Company Perks & Benefits
Our mission at Lee Company is to create a workplace where our employees can thrive, and we back that up with action. Wellness isn’t just about your physical health; it’s about your finances, career, community, and relationships too. We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. Check out the benefits that help our team live well and work well every day!
- Physical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent care services for employees and their family members.
- Financial: Earned Wage Access (EWA) – access a portion of your earned pay before payday, 401(k) company match, HSA contributions, and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Community: Company-supported volunteer opportunities to make a real impact.
- Career: Free trade training through Lee Company University (LCU), paid time off (PTO), and career growth opportunities.
- Relational: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and Chaplain services for support when you need it.
Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At the time of hire, employees will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility.
Summary of Job:
Facilitate and drive a company culture that integrates safety, industrial health, programs, and practices into daily activities/initiatives. Provide strategic planning and comprehensive safety and industrial health expertise to the Lee Company business teams. Provide oversight and direction to multiple construction, manufacturing, and service locations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health or related field preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or CSHM preferred
- 5 years in Safety and Industrial Health experience or demonstrated ability in leading safe organizations
- 5 years leadership experience preferred
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction and/or General Industry Authorized Outreach Trainer required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety and health rules and regulations
- Compassion, empathy, and relationship building
- Must be available to be on call for emergencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of current leadership, management, and supervisory methods
- Demonstrated consultative and facilitation skills
- Program development and design skills, including training needs assessment
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project objectives
- Thorough knowledge of Safety and Industrial Health Management principles
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong budget forecasting and planning skills
- Ability to operate a computer and supporting software
- Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis
- Ability to work independently and interdependently with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to manage multiple projects
Company Perks & Benefits
Our mission at Lee Company is to create a workplace where our employees can thrive, and we back that up with action. Wellness isn’t just about your physical health; it’s about your finances, career, community, and relationships too. We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. Check out the benefits that help our team live well and work well every day!
- Physical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent care services for employees and their family members.
- Financial: Earned Wage Access (EWA) – access a portion of your earned pay before payday, 401(k) company match, HSA contributions, and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Community: Company-supported volunteer opportunities to make a real impact.
- Career: Free trade training through Lee Company University (LCU), paid time off (PTO), and career growth opportunities.
- Relational: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and Chaplain services for support when you need it.
Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At the time of hire, employees will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Construction
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.