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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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Get Access To All JobsJob Posting End Date
09-25-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Coordinate assigned AEP construction projects located in AEP service territory. Participate in the planning, scheduling, coordination of all construction work activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Partner with internal (plant management teams) and external customers, labor, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Coordinates and inspects work to monitor and ensure safety and environmental policies are being followed and that project is being constructed per the specifications, drawings and permits.
- Coordinates work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to AEP Safety Policies, ensuring a safe working environment and focused on "Zero Harm". Support contractors in pre-mobilization activities and development of work plan.
- Coordinate with project management and engineering & design to ensure the appropriate drawings are issued and available to support construction activities.
- Assist in resolution of design conflicts with field constraints (interference: plant and best field solution). Where appropriate assist the contractor in preparing formal Requests for Information. Interface with plant personnel to resolve plant's needs and integrate construction activities with plant operating and outage schedule. Coordinate / adjust construction needs based on schedule or budget changes, and/or as-found conditions.
- Identify field-purchased material needs (commodity items) and support the procurement process.
- Monitor quality of workmanship and schedule adherence of assigned contractors and subcontractors and notify Construction Management of any deficiencies. Provide assistance to material suppliers for nonconformance issues and rework. Create extra work orders, back charge documents, track extra work order time sheets and provide information for schedule development and changes.
- Verify and approve daily time, material and equipment sheets as required for "Time & Material" and "Target" type contracts. Provide training and guidance to others to support team goals. Comply with and support ethically sound behavior and instill a sense of shared accountability among employees.
- Seek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances and by clarifying and validating information and not by relying on one's own knowledge base or assumptions. Analyzes situations, recommends action, makes decisions with supervisors, takes action, and informs supervisor immediately after action is taken.
What We Are Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Associates degree in related field such as Construction Management or Engineering Technology from an accredited college and experience (see required experience). Or
- high school diploma / GED with experience (see experience section).
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- With associates degree: Min. 3 years' experience in one of the following: industrial construction projects, project management, project controls, fossil plant operations, labor negotiations or related experience.
- With high school diploma / GED: Min. of 4 years' experience in one of the following: project management, project controls, fossil plant operations, labor negotiations experience or working on industrial construction projects as a skilled worker such as a boilermaker, ironworker, electrician, pipefitter, operator, laborer, millwright or related experience. Must have the ability to function in multi-discipline teams.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Develop effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.
- Develop communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
- Develop an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes.
- Develop strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Support the organization of project activities and delegate project task assignments.
- Develop conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.
- Develop an understanding of scope management. Assist with the evaluation and determination of the skill sets and capabilities of team members to ensure project success. Demonstrate accountability for project assignments.
- Develop proficiency in coordinating complex outages, projects, assignments in a safe, healthy, efficient and economical manner. Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.
- Must be willing to accept field assignments. Extensive travel required and possible relocation. Position requires working outside in all types of weather and exposure to hazardous materials.
What You'll Get:
Construction Coordinator (Grade 7) - $88k - $116k
Construction Coordinator Sr (Grade 8) - $99k - $138k/ Year
AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
$99k - $138k/ Year
AEPCareers
LI-ONSITE
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
09-25-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Coordinate assigned AEP construction projects located in AEP service territory. Participate in the planning, scheduling, coordination of all construction work activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Partner with internal (plant management teams) and external customers, labor, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and governmental agencies.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Coordinates and inspects work to monitor and ensure safety and environmental policies are being followed and that project is being constructed per the specifications, drawings and permits.
- Coordinates work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to AEP Safety Policies, ensuring a safe working environment and focused on "Zero Harm". Support contractors in pre-mobilization activities and development of work plan.
- Coordinate with project management and engineering & design to ensure the appropriate drawings are issued and available to support construction activities.
- Assist in resolution of design conflicts with field constraints (interference: plant and best field solution). Where appropriate assist the contractor in preparing formal Requests for Information. Interface with plant personnel to resolve plant's needs and integrate construction activities with plant operating and outage schedule. Coordinate / adjust construction needs based on schedule or budget changes, and/or as-found conditions.
- Identify field-purchased material needs (commodity items) and support the procurement process.
- Monitor quality of workmanship and schedule adherence of assigned contractors and subcontractors and notify Construction Management of any deficiencies. Provide assistance to material suppliers for nonconformance issues and rework. Create extra work orders, back charge documents, track extra work order time sheets and provide information for schedule development and changes.
- Verify and approve daily time, material and equipment sheets as required for "Time & Material" and "Target" type contracts. Provide training and guidance to others to support team goals. Comply with and support ethically sound behavior and instill a sense of shared accountability among employees.
- Seek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances and by clarifying and validating information and not by relying on one's own knowledge base or assumptions. Analyzes situations, recommends action, makes decisions with supervisors, takes action, and informs supervisor immediately after action is taken.
What We Are Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
- Associates degree in related field such as Construction Management or Engineering Technology from an accredited college and experience (see required experience). Or
- high school diploma / GED with experience (see experience section).
Work Experience requirement listed below:
- With associates degree: Min. 3 years' experience in one of the following: industrial construction projects, project management, project controls, fossil plant operations, labor negotiations or related experience.
- With high school diploma / GED: Min. of 4 years' experience in one of the following: project management, project controls, fossil plant operations, labor negotiations experience or working on industrial construction projects as a skilled worker such as a boilermaker, ironworker, electrician, pipefitter, operator, laborer, millwright or related experience. Must have the ability to function in multi-discipline teams.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Develop effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.
- Develop communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
- Develop an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes.
- Develop strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Support the organization of project activities and delegate project task assignments.
- Develop conflict management skills to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.
- Develop an understanding of scope management. Assist with the evaluation and determination of the skill sets and capabilities of team members to ensure project success. Demonstrate accountability for project assignments.
- Develop proficiency in coordinating complex outages, projects, assignments in a safe, healthy, efficient and economical manner. Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.
- Must be willing to accept field assignments. Extensive travel required and possible relocation. Position requires working outside in all types of weather and exposure to hazardous materials.
What You'll Get:
Construction Coordinator (Grade 7) - $88k - $116k
Construction Coordinator Sr (Grade 8) - $99k - $138k/ Year
AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
$99k - $138k/ Year
AEPCareers
LI-ONSITE
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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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.