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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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INTRODUCTION
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Coordinator (Civil/Concrete) to oversee and coordinate onsite civil and concrete construction activities for a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time position can be from anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining project locations.
The full-time Construction Coordinator/Superintendent will deliver safe, efficient, and coordinated civil, earthworks, and concrete scopes for projects that involve an open pit mining environment. This role is responsible for ensuring field execution is aligned with our engineering, procurement, and project controls staff while meeting all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction oversight and coordination for new mine development of various civil, earthworks, and large concrete pour elements, ensuring alignment with engineering design, specifications, and regulatory standards.
- Manage construction contractors and field teams, including performance oversight related to safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Serve as the primary interface between contractors, engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to ensure efficient communication and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate closely with design engineers, geotechnical teams, and project stakeholders to support constructability, sequencing, and field modifications.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
- Oversee QA/QC, inspection, and material testing programs to confirm construction meets technical and safety requirements.
- Support procurement and field implementation of key materials and systems.
- Develop and manage construction execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and cost tracking for large-scale earthworks and concrete components.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking self-motivated professionals with:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management is preferred or trade school or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, concrete pours, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, waste rock facilities, tailings systems, etc.
- Demonstrated hands-on construction management experience in active mining settings with ability to track and document multiple vendors at the same time.
- Understanding of heap leach pad construction, stacking systems, solution management infrastructure, and related environmental controls preferred.
- Commitment to safety. MSHA 48B Surface required and OSHA 30-hour training preferred.
- Experience with construction plans and specifications and relating that to project scope, schedule, and cost.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
ABOUT WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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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.