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Construction Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf. Cap-subject registrations open each March for an October 1 start date.
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As the Fire Alarm Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of our Fire Alarm Department. This role will need to ensure compliance is maintained with all relevant codes and regulations in the state of Texas. The Fire Alarm Construction Manager will lead a team and will be tasked with coordinating and executing various fire alarms, ERRCES, AOR as well as other projects and activities.
Daily operations of construction installation projects will need to be managed and monitored. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing Fire Alarm installation projects in a very fast-paced environment, know the construction industry, and be someone that places an emphasis on safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor technicians, order materials and equipment for these projects and monitor financials for each project.
- Training, team building, job management, district administration, and effective interaction with customers.
- Responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction to the Fire Alarm Installation Department.
- Set and manage productivity and performance expectations for direct reports.
- Maintain loading schedules and labor forecasting.
- Must be able to motivate employees; maintain and enhance a positive work environment utilizing management best practices.
- Ensure safety and industry training is current and documented for all technicians and that they have all the appropriate information and material prior to arrival at the job site.
- Maintain schedule of installers and track hours assigned to projects.
- Work in conjunction with the Operations team to complete work as needed.
- Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
- Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs and EHS evaluations as well as accident investigations.
- Proficient in developing business strategies, implementing action plans to meet and/or exceed department goals and objectives.
- Set goals and objectives for subordinates, communicate expectations to employees and periodically review subordinate's performance.
- Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
Education/Qualification:
- 10+ years of supervision/management experience dealing with Fire Alarm Installation in the commercial industry required.
- 10+ years of experience working with fire alarm control panels and components required.
- Project Management/Construction Management experience preferred.
- Estimating experience.
- Knowledge of P&L is a plus.
- Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Windows operating system.
- Preferred Certifications: FAL, APS, PMP.
- NICET certification is a plus.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
As the Fire Alarm Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of our Fire Alarm Department. This role will need to ensure compliance is maintained with all relevant codes and regulations in the state of Texas. The Fire Alarm Construction Manager will lead a team and will be tasked with coordinating and executing various fire alarms, ERRCES, AOR as well as other projects and activities.
Daily operations of construction installation projects will need to be managed and monitored. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing Fire Alarm installation projects in a very fast-paced environment, know the construction industry, and be someone that places an emphasis on safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor technicians, order materials and equipment for these projects and monitor financials for each project.
- Training, team building, job management, district administration, and effective interaction with customers.
- Responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction to the Fire Alarm Installation Department.
- Set and manage productivity and performance expectations for direct reports.
- Maintain loading schedules and labor forecasting.
- Must be able to motivate employees; maintain and enhance a positive work environment utilizing management best practices.
- Ensure safety and industry training is current and documented for all technicians and that they have all the appropriate information and material prior to arrival at the job site.
- Maintain schedule of installers and track hours assigned to projects.
- Work in conjunction with the Operations team to complete work as needed.
- Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
- Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs and EHS evaluations as well as accident investigations.
- Proficient in developing business strategies, implementing action plans to meet and/or exceed department goals and objectives.
- Set goals and objectives for subordinates, communicate expectations to employees and periodically review subordinate's performance.
- Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
Education/Qualification:
- 10+ years of supervision/management experience dealing with Fire Alarm Installation in the commercial industry required.
- 10+ years of experience working with fire alarm control panels and components required.
- Project Management/Construction Management experience preferred.
- Estimating experience.
- Knowledge of P&L is a plus.
- Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Windows operating system.
- Preferred Certifications: FAL, APS, PMP.
- NICET certification is a plus.
Other Duties:
- Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
- The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Benefits and Perks:
- Excellent pay
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Training and Career Development
- Company vehicle (if job applicable)
- Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and Construction Manager duties. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture satisfies this. A general business degree often triggers an RFE, so gather course transcripts that show technical coursework before applying.
Target contractors enrolled in E-Verify
Federal construction contractors and subcontractors are legally required to use E-Verify, which signals established HR infrastructure for work-authorization compliance. These firms are more likely to have H-1B filing experience than smaller regional builders who rarely hire internationally.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9021 before negotiating, so you know the floor and can flag any offer that would fail DOL certification.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Construction Manager roles by employers with active LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already navigated DOL certification for this occupation, reducing the risk of approaching employers unfamiliar with the H-1B process for site-based roles.
Clarify multi-site work with your employer early
Construction Managers often rotate across project sites, which complicates the LCA's worksite address requirement. Your employer must file an amended LCA or rely on the short-term placement rule for sites not listed. Raise this before your I-129 is filed, not after placement starts.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing for an additional fee. Construction projects run on fixed timelines, so if your employer's project start date is within six months of your offer, premium processing avoids delays that could push your site mobilization past the H-1B approval.
H-1B Visa Construction Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree as a substitute, regardless of field, frequently receive RFEs challenging specialty occupation status, so the job posting's degree requirement wording matters significantly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Manager positions?
Large general contractors, engineering and design-build firms, and real estate development companies with dedicated HR departments are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Federal contractors subject to E-Verify mandates also tend to have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Construction Manager listings by verified LCA filing history so you can focus on employers already familiar with the process.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B petition?
Each primary worksite must be listed on the certified LCA, and your employer must post LCA notices at each location. For short-term assignments at unlisted sites, DOL allows placement for up to 60 workdays per year if your primary worksite is elsewhere. Assignments exceeding that threshold require an amended LCA before work begins at the new location, which affects project scheduling timelines.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new construction employer mid-project?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your original H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA reflecting the new worksite and wage level. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the transfer petition before beginning work.
What O*NET classification applies to Construction Manager H-1B petitions?
USCIS and DOL reference the O*NET profile for Construction Managers under SOC code 11-9021. This classification places the occupation in Job Zone 4, which corresponds to substantial preparation and typically a four-year degree. Your employer's attorney will use this O*NET data alongside the OFLC Wage Search to establish the prevailing wage level required for LCA certification.