H-1B Visa Construction Supervisor Jobs
Construction Supervisor 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, infrastructure, and general contracting have active LCA filing histories. Finding one that matches your specialty and timeline is the practical challenge.
Find H-1B Visa Construction Supervisor JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,128+ Construction Supervisor jobs
See all 1,128+ Construction Supervisor Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Construction Supervisor roles.
Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID # 175574
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Supervisor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Transmission & Substation (T&S) is responsible for the maintenance and construction of the Electric Transmission system, Project and Construction, Generation Interconnections, Work and Resource Management, Compliance and Temporary Generation departments. T&S also executes high-risk maintenance and construction activities to improve public safety and operation of the grid.
Position Summary
Leads teams of employees in maintaining and building the service territory transmission lines or substations. Provides safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with the California Public Utility Commission General Orders, all Safety regulations and other regulatory requirements. Implements best safety practices and holds subordinates accountable for adhering to established practices.
Disclosure:
PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.
The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Pay Range:
Minimum: $132,000
Midpoint: $179,000
Maximum: $226,000
Job Responsibilities
-
May oversee the construction activities of awarded contracts to ensure compliance with PG&E, state and federal agency regulations.
-
Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, using technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality and customer impact. May make certain changes to the work plan as deemed necessary for the situation. Prepares a re-estimation of the work and/or adjusts the project plan as necessary.
-
Ensures construction work is completed on time and within budget and to quality expectations, while monitoring compliance to standards and specifications.
-
Efficiently and accurately performs monitoring and analysis functions for ongoing projects and work efforts. Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies and provides feedback. Follows up, and recommends improvement to appropriate parties.
-
Develops and/or executes action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and track the progress of those plans.
-
Develops and maintains work relationships, regional contacts and internal networks. May interact with local government, being able to foster business relationships for permit acquisition.
-
Completes and maintains all work documentation or reporting. Effectively uses resources by monitoring crew productivity.
-
Ensures that customers' needs and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, proactive transmission and distribution partners in a variety of field situations during the project, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
-
Effectively manages staff/team(s) through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and rewards and recognition.
-
Ensures a Close-Out plan has been developed to expediently complete all construction activities.
-
Facilitates or leads weekly team meetings/tailboards. Conducts training as needed.
-
Takes action on Notice of Violation (NOV), Notice to Comply (NOC), and environmental compliance. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements including the California Public Utility Commission; Cal OSHA; Environmental Protection Agency, etc.
-
Regularly visits work sites to monitor progress.
-
Proactively prepares for emergency situations; supports company efforts during emergency situations; communicates deficiencies in emergency response/preparedness; resolves issues quickly and efficiently using the correct resources.
-
Is involved in up-front planning, including but not limited to: attend walk downs, design reviews and constructability reviews to reduce construction costs and increase safety.
Qualifications
Minimum:
-
High School Diploma or GED
-
Seven (7) years of related experience
-
Regular travel throughout the service territory for T300 Supervisors.
-
May need to be on-call or work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Desired:
- Leadership experience
Requisition ID # 175574
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Supervisor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Transmission & Substation (T&S) is responsible for the maintenance and construction of the Electric Transmission system, Project and Construction, Generation Interconnections, Work and Resource Management, Compliance and Temporary Generation departments. T&S also executes high-risk maintenance and construction activities to improve public safety and operation of the grid.
Position Summary
Leads teams of employees in maintaining and building the service territory transmission lines or substations. Provides safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with the California Public Utility Commission General Orders, all Safety regulations and other regulatory requirements. Implements best safety practices and holds subordinates accountable for adhering to established practices.
Disclosure:
PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.
The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Pay Range:
Minimum: $132,000
Midpoint: $179,000
Maximum: $226,000
Job Responsibilities
-
May oversee the construction activities of awarded contracts to ensure compliance with PG&E, state and federal agency regulations.
-
Identifies and reacts to complex field decisions, using technical knowledge and experience to move forward quickly, considering cost, risk, safety, quality and customer impact. May make certain changes to the work plan as deemed necessary for the situation. Prepares a re-estimation of the work and/or adjusts the project plan as necessary.
-
Ensures construction work is completed on time and within budget and to quality expectations, while monitoring compliance to standards and specifications.
-
Efficiently and accurately performs monitoring and analysis functions for ongoing projects and work efforts. Reviews current work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies and provides feedback. Follows up, and recommends improvement to appropriate parties.
-
Develops and/or executes action plans to address deficiencies in process or employee skill/knowledge and track the progress of those plans.
-
Develops and maintains work relationships, regional contacts and internal networks. May interact with local government, being able to foster business relationships for permit acquisition.
-
Completes and maintains all work documentation or reporting. Effectively uses resources by monitoring crew productivity.
-
Ensures that customers' needs and expectations are met. Provides clear, professional, proactive transmission and distribution partners in a variety of field situations during the project, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
-
Effectively manages staff/team(s) through recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and rewards and recognition.
-
Ensures a Close-Out plan has been developed to expediently complete all construction activities.
-
Facilitates or leads weekly team meetings/tailboards. Conducts training as needed.
-
Takes action on Notice of Violation (NOV), Notice to Comply (NOC), and environmental compliance. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements including the California Public Utility Commission; Cal OSHA; Environmental Protection Agency, etc.
-
Regularly visits work sites to monitor progress.
-
Proactively prepares for emergency situations; supports company efforts during emergency situations; communicates deficiencies in emergency response/preparedness; resolves issues quickly and efficiently using the correct resources.
-
Is involved in up-front planning, including but not limited to: attend walk downs, design reviews and constructability reviews to reduce construction costs and increase safety.
Qualifications
Minimum:
-
High School Diploma or GED
-
Seven (7) years of related experience
-
Regular travel throughout the service territory for T300 Supervisors.
-
May need to be on-call or work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Desired:
- Leadership experience
See all 1,128+ H-1B Visa Construction Supervisor Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Construction Supervisor Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Construction Supervisor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly correspond to Construction Supervisor duties. A construction management or civil engineering degree typically satisfies this. A general business degree often doesn't, so get a credential evaluation before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search and filter by the SOC code for construction supervisors to see which employers have filed LCAs for this role. This tells you who has sponsored the position before, not just who claims to sponsor visas.
Target OSHA-regulated commercial contractors
Large commercial general contractors and infrastructure firms operate under federal compliance frameworks that make H-1B sponsorship procedurally familiar to their HR teams. Municipal and federal project contractors are especially consistent filers. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA history in construction supervision.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific level and metro area. Ask the employer which wage level they're filing at. Level I or II filings for supervisory roles can draw USCIS scrutiny if duties look more senior.
Ask employers about project-based work and LCA amendments
Construction Supervisors often move between job sites. Each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area may require a new LCA or amended posting. Confirm your employer understands this obligation before you sign, since non-compliance creates status risk for you.
File during cap season with premium processing
If you're outside the U.S. or changing status, your employer must file during the H-1B cap registration window each March. USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days, which matters when a project start date is fixed and you can't afford a delayed approval.
H-1B Visa Construction Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer frames the position. If the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture and the job duties reflect that requirement, USCIS will typically recognize it as a specialty occupation. Generalist site supervisor roles without a degree requirement often don't qualify. The job description and degree requirement language in the LCA are what USCIS scrutinizes most closely.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Supervisor positions?
Commercial general contractors, engineering and construction firms on large-scale federal or infrastructure projects, and international construction companies with U.S. operations are the most consistent H-1B filers for this role. You can identify them by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data filtered by occupation. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for construction supervision roles, so you're not guessing based on company size alone.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new construction employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 before your first day. If your role involves multiple worksites, the new employer also needs to handle site-specific LCA posting requirements from day one.
How does working across multiple job sites affect my H-1B status?
Each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area requires its own LCA posting, and in some cases a new LCA filing with DOL. Short-term placements under 30 days at a location outside your primary worksite have lighter requirements, but anything longer triggers the standard LCA process. This is a compliance area many construction employers mishandle, so it's worth confirming your employer's process before accepting a role that involves regular site rotation.
Is a construction management bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. accepted for H-1B purposes?
Yes, foreign degrees are accepted, but they must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. A three-year degree may or may not be accepted as equivalent depending on the evaluator's assessment and the country of origin. USCIS relies on that evaluation when adjudicating the specialty occupation requirement, so using an accredited evaluator recognized in the industry is important before your employer files.