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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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Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our full-time Transportation Construction Manager roles. Work assignments will be in the Christiansburg, Virginia areas.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the construction program regarding assigned elements of projects to ensure the quality of contract and policy compliance of project inspectors and contractors for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
- Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure project scheduling, compliance, and constructability, as well as manage and forecast project budget analyses.
- Conduct pre-construction, project and issues meetings as needed.
- Make recommendations to reporting engineer for contract adjustments and compliance acceptability, identify design errors and determine impact for both client and contractor, as well as provide resolutions to plan conflicts found in the field.
- Provide project documentation and handling and distribution of submittals, as well as review monthly progress estimates and bring discrepancies to the attention of appropriate staff.
- Oversee inspection staff, provide such training and mentoring as needed. Determine staff size, work hours and specialty need. Ensure personnel safety and environmental protections are in place.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and/or Associates of Bachelor's degree in construction technology related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of road construction methods, materials, standards and specifications experience.
- VDOT Certification, Safety training, including OSHA.
- Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record.
- Good written and oral expression in English.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Good organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Candidates will be subject to work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions and hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic.
- Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
MOVE FORWARD WITH KLEINFELDER
Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
PROGRESS WITH AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOU
Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
INTRODUCTION
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our full-time Transportation Construction Manager roles. Work assignments will be in the Christiansburg, Virginia areas.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the construction program regarding assigned elements of projects to ensure the quality of contract and policy compliance of project inspectors and contractors for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects.
- Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure project scheduling, compliance, and constructability, as well as manage and forecast project budget analyses.
- Conduct pre-construction, project and issues meetings as needed.
- Make recommendations to reporting engineer for contract adjustments and compliance acceptability, identify design errors and determine impact for both client and contractor, as well as provide resolutions to plan conflicts found in the field.
- Provide project documentation and handling and distribution of submittals, as well as review monthly progress estimates and bring discrepancies to the attention of appropriate staff.
- Oversee inspection staff, provide such training and mentoring as needed. Determine staff size, work hours and specialty need. Ensure personnel safety and environmental protections are in place.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and/or Associates of Bachelor's degree in construction technology related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of road construction methods, materials, standards and specifications experience.
- VDOT Certification, Safety training, including OSHA.
- Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record.
- Good written and oral expression in English.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Good organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Candidates will be subject to work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions and hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic.
- Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
MOVE FORWARD WITH KLEINFELDER
Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
PROGRESS WITH AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOU
Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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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.