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Construction Project Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Roles span general contractors, ENR 400 firms, and infrastructure developers. The annual H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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LOCATION
Houston, Texas, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Construction Project Coordinator, you’ll be an integral part of Jacobs’ organization in Houston, TX. This role plans and supports a variety of assignments related to project delivery and strategic growth of the group to position Jacobs for success. Working with other members of the team, you’ll perform a variety of activities, ranging from coordination and planning of ongoing construction activities, team communication and training, document management, support of strategic business initiatives such as proposals and presentations and provide construction field support.
During your time with Jacobs, you will engage with multi-location office staff and various engineering and support disciplines executing design projects to establish documentation databases, coordinate access, coordinate and support design efforts, author and/or coordinate technical reports and proposal development, independently lead the coordination of Houston, TX document control functions related to the construction effort at the site.
This candidate may be based in any U.S. location and assigned to team in Northeast Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
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Working closely with the Houston TX operations team to coordinate and perform writing, editing, and issuance on time of reports, deliverables, and proposals for a variety of project/construction execution efforts
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Working closely with the Houston, TX operations team to input accurate data for resource planning tools, operations planning, hiring, and management reporting to help coordinate the entire program during lifecycle of construction project
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Manage multiple tasks concurrently and engage with various team members/ stakeholders/ reviewers to facilitate work streams and documentation
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Coordinate geographically-dispersed teams
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Use a collaboration site to establish systems and tools for document control and implement document control plans that becomes standardized ways of execution engineering processes
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Establish standard process/policy locally, and perform quality reviews of overall communication and documentation processes on systems platform
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Provide direct contribution to the daily management of projects, project communication, deliverables, construction activities and overall ownership of the document control function.
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Prepare, process, and distribute project communications and information flow such as engineering deliverables, construction deliverables, reports, meeting minutes, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), field orders, clarifications, pay requests, change orders, etc.
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Manage documentation during design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of projects.
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Maintain files in hard-copy and electronic retention systems, as required.
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Ensure project organization and access are established in an efficient manner and participants are trained in application of program document control system.
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Prioritize own and others’ work to meet team deliverables
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Follow enterprise health and safety policies and procedures and escalates issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Here's what you'll need:
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BS/BA in business, journalism, English, or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the engineering, architecture, construction industry in lieu of degree
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4+ years of experience in the EPCM Construction Industry
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Attention to detail to complete tasks independently, quickly, and correctly the first time which meet requirements
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Ability to manage competing priorities, between strategic initiatives with longer due dates and tactical execution of tasks on urgent and immediate timelines
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Advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail and quality
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll also have:
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Passion for continuous improvement and correcting system inefficiencies and waste with ability to resolve obstacles through long term focus on resolution and continuous improvement
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Ability to work effectively within complex business systems
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Technical writing skills obtained through some combination of education (BA or BS) or experience working in an engineering and construction organization; ability to quickly implement company guidelines on assigned documents and establish appropriate project information through advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Proficiency in multiple document management platforms such as EIDA, Primavera Unifier, etc.
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Understanding of scheduling and planning fundamentals as it relates to construction
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $82,900.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to construction project engineering. A civil, structural, or construction management degree satisfies this. An unrelated degree paired with years of field experience may trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Target ENR-ranked firms with LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for construction engineering roles. Firms with consistent LCA history for your occupation code are already set up to sponsor, which cuts your onboarding time significantly.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and work location. Look up the wage level for your occupation and county using the OFLC Wage Search before any salary discussion so you can negotiate within a compliant range.
Ask about project-site H-1B compliance early
Construction Project Engineers often rotate across job sites. Each new work location may require an amended LCA if it falls outside the approved metropolitan statistical area. Raise this with your prospective employer during the offer stage, not after your I-129 is filed.
Register in February for the April H-1B cap
USCIS opens H-1B lottery registration each February for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT, your employer must submit your registration before the March deadline. Missing this window means waiting a full year for the next lottery cycle.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT bridging
If you're extending OPT while waiting for H-1B approval, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and your role must appear on the STEM-designated degree list. Confirm both before signing an offer letter to avoid a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Construction Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Project Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Construction Project Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Your employer's offer letter and the job description must specify that a degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement, not merely preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Engineers?
Large general contractors, infrastructure developers, engineering and design-build firms, and public-sector construction agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified DOL LCA filing history for construction engineering occupations, so you can identify which companies have sponsored roles matching your background.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B status?
Each work location outside your approved metropolitan statistical area may require your employer to file an amended LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition. Construction roles with frequent site rotation are one of the more common sources of H-1B compliance issues. Confirm your employer's process for handling multi-site assignments before you accept an offer.
Can a construction firm sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, but timing is critical. Your employer must submit your H-1B lottery registration in February. If selected, your H-1B takes effect October 1, and your OPT must remain valid through that transition. If you hold a STEM-eligible degree, a 24-month STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap if your employer is E-Verify enrolled.
What occupation code does USCIS use to classify Construction Project Engineers?
Construction Project Engineers typically fall under SOC code 17-2051 (Civil Engineers) or 11-9021 (Construction Managers), depending on how the role is defined in the job description. The O*NET profile for each code outlines the typical duties and degree requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Your employer's LCA must cite the correct SOC code for your actual duties.