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Construction Coordinator 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 construction, general contracting, and infrastructure development file LCAs with DOL before sponsoring, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking experienced Construction Coordinators to join our growing team in Hillsboro, OR. This role will directly support the Project Manager and Construction Management Superintendent in delivering complex semiconductor tool installation projects within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in semiconductor construction management, data center construction, or construction coordination within manufacturing or engineering environments. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams of varying sizes and functions, with strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment while driving teams to deliver projects on schedule.
Role accountabilities:
- Serve as the primary field point of contact for trade contractors on tool-specific construction issues
- Review design packages to identify potential issues and ensure constructability
- Collaborate with safety officers and contractors to develop solutions for high-risk tasks
- Coordinate work across individual and interrelated trade contractors
- Manage and coordinate tool move-in and move-out activities
- Act as the point of contact for global bay items (e.g., signage, WIP nests, fire extinguishers)
- Participate in QA/QC meetings as required
- Review project issues and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure compliance with client-approved document control systems
- Demonstrate a proven ability to manage tasks and associated resources to meet contract deliverables
- Communicate relevant project information effectively to management
- Support key organizational initiatives, including Core Values, Codes of Practice, and CPD
- Actively contribute to lessons learned processes and other improvement initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the construction industry, with a proven track record in roles involving construction project coordination or management; experience in advanced technology sectors preferred (semiconductor and tool installation experience is a plus)
- Degree or background in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and project documentation; experience with BIM is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter on large, complex projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Commitment to adhering to safety protocols in active construction and cleanroom environments, including requirements such as cleanroom gowning, use of PPE, working in confined spaces, and navigating stairs, ladders, and catwalks
- Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
About The Job
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking experienced Construction Coordinators to join our growing team in Hillsboro, OR. This role will directly support the Project Manager and Construction Management Superintendent in delivering complex semiconductor tool installation projects within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in semiconductor construction management, data center construction, or construction coordination within manufacturing or engineering environments. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams of varying sizes and functions, with strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment while driving teams to deliver projects on schedule.
Role accountabilities:
- Serve as the primary field point of contact for trade contractors on tool-specific construction issues
- Review design packages to identify potential issues and ensure constructability
- Collaborate with safety officers and contractors to develop solutions for high-risk tasks
- Coordinate work across individual and interrelated trade contractors
- Manage and coordinate tool move-in and move-out activities
- Act as the point of contact for global bay items (e.g., signage, WIP nests, fire extinguishers)
- Participate in QA/QC meetings as required
- Review project issues and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure compliance with client-approved document control systems
- Demonstrate a proven ability to manage tasks and associated resources to meet contract deliverables
- Communicate relevant project information effectively to management
- Support key organizational initiatives, including Core Values, Codes of Practice, and CPD
- Actively contribute to lessons learned processes and other improvement initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the construction industry, with a proven track record in roles involving construction project coordination or management; experience in advanced technology sectors preferred (semiconductor and tool installation experience is a plus)
- Degree or background in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and project documentation; experience with BIM is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter on large, complex projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Commitment to adhering to safety protocols in active construction and cleanroom environments, including requirements such as cleanroom gowning, use of PPE, working in confined spaces, and navigating stairs, ladders, and catwalks
- Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
- Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Construction Coordinator role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture typically satisfies this. Unrelated degrees can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts early.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Construction Coordinator roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code. Employers with recent filings have already cleared DOL's prevailing-wage certification, which reduces the risk of delays once you receive an offer.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9021 before salary discussions so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Prioritize firms enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must use E-Verify, and many large construction firms already do. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer signals the employer has experience with federal compliance, which often correlates with smoother H-1B petition handling.
Register in the H-1B lottery before April 1
Your employer must submit your H-1B registration during USCIS's March registration window. Missing this window means waiting a full year. Confirm with your prospective employer in January whether they plan to register you and who handles their immigration filings.
Document field experience using O*NET task descriptions
When your employer drafts your H-1B support letter, your job duties must align with the specialty occupation definition. Cross-reference the O*NET profile for Construction Coordinators to ensure your documented responsibilities reflect degree-level complexity, not general site supervision.
H-1B Visa Construction Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS approves Construction Coordinator roles when the employer can show the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Roles framed around general site supervision without a specific degree requirement are more likely to face an RFE. The job description and your employer's support letter carry most of the weight.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Coordinator positions?
Large general contractors, commercial real estate developers, engineering and construction management firms, and infrastructure consultancies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate filters Construction Coordinator listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can focus on employers who have already cleared DOL's prevailing-wage certification rather than cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record.
How does prevailing wage affect a Construction Coordinator's H-1B offer?
Before your employer files the H-1B petition, they must submit an LCA certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. For Construction Coordinators, wage levels vary significantly by metro area. You can look up the applicable floor using the OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 11-9021 before negotiating, so you understand the minimum your employer is legally required to offer.
Can a Construction Coordinator switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation in the same or a similar occupational classification.
What documents should a Construction Coordinator prepare before H-1B sponsorship begins?
You'll need your official academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S. A detailed resume showing project scope, budget responsibility, and team coordination helps your employer draft a job duties letter that supports the specialty occupation argument. If your degree field is adjacent rather than directly related, gather letters from supervisors or clients that document degree-level decision-making in your coordination work.