H-1B Visa Environmental Manager Jobs
Environmental Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, construction, and consulting regularly file LCAs with DOL to sponsor these positions. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B visa filing history for environmental roles.
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INTRODUCTION
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
OUR BENEFITS
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- And more!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Balfour Beatty Construction in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Safety Health & Environmental Manager. This position is responsible for the implementation of the company’s safety and loss prevention programs. In addition, this role ensures job-site employees and subcontractors are trained in all safety programs and protocol, including federal/state regulations, in order to prevent accidents and/or injuries. This position may involve travelling between different jobsites or being assigned to one project.
Essential Functions
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Coordinate and facilitate safety training and incentive programs, maintain statistical information on costs and frequency, perform accident investigations, manage safety personnel and consultants, including the following specific tasks:
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Jobsite visits/safety audits – frequency as dictated by project and/or project personnel
- Project safety start-up packets – new-hire packets, federal/state compliance materials, safety and workers compensation material.
- Review/assist superintendents with project specific safety plans.
- SDS books – Provide sources for projects to obtain, ensure that projects have required information on-site.
- Accident investigations, including written reports.
- Addresses and provides resources and solutions for environmental and hazardous material issues and concerns.
- Safety training and tracking of said training, for project personnel.
- First aid training to ensure supervisors have required up-to-date first aid cards.
- Keeper of the site safety records.
- Oversees the site’s craft/hourly drug testing program.
- Represents the Company at meetings of safety professionals, alliances, associations, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Safety & Environmental Health or Construction Management/Engineering Degree.
- 4 years of safety experience where safety is at least 50%, preventative, professional level with breadth and depth of safety duties.
- 5 years or more of commercial construction safety experience required.
- 2 years or more of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
- OSHA 30 required.
- CHST Certification.
- Due to federal contract requirements, this role requires US Citizenship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- OSHA Outreach Trainer certification.
- Commercial construction safety experience.
- Registered Land Disturber Certification.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Rate: $120,000-130,000/year
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to environmental management duties. A general business degree rarely satisfies specialty occupation. Environmental science, civil engineering, or environmental policy degrees map most cleanly to this SOC code.
Check LCA filings by industry sector
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Manager LCA filings by industry. Manufacturing, oil and gas, and infrastructure firms file far more frequently than consulting boutiques, giving you a clearer pool of active sponsors to target.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the filing to pass, and underpaid offers get flagged at the LCA stage.
Document regulatory compliance experience specifically
H-1B petitions for Environmental Managers often face RFEs questioning specialty occupation. Your resume and employer support letter should name specific regulations you've managed compliance with, such as RCRA, CERCLA, or Clean Air Act permits, not just general environmental oversight.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment during offer negotiations
If your OPT is expiring and cap-gap protection matters, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign. Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can keep you authorized through the cap-gap period while your H-1B petition is pending.
Account for premium processing in your timeline
Environmental Manager roles sometimes draw RFEs, which pause the USCIS clock. If your start date is tight, ask your employer to file with premium processing to get an initial decision within 15 business days and reduce timeline uncertainty.
H-1B Visa Environmental Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Environmental Manager typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. If your employer's job description lists regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or permit management, the specialty occupation argument is straightforward.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Manager positions most often?
Manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, construction, and federal contracting firms file the most LCAs for Environmental Manager roles. These industries operate under strict EPA and state environmental regulations, creating sustained demand for credentialed professionals. You can browse employers by industry and H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to active sponsors.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Environmental Manager role at a different employer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer still needs to file a new LCA with DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS before your start date.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer needs your educational credentials, including transcripts and degree certificates, plus any professional licenses or certifications relevant to environmental compliance work. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Also compile a detailed resume listing specific regulatory frameworks and permits you've managed, since USCIS may request this in an RFE.
Does Environmental Manager work require any special licensing that could affect H-1B sponsorship?
Some Environmental Manager roles, particularly those involving hazardous waste management or site remediation, require state-issued certifications or a Professional Engineer license. If the job description requires a PE or specific state certification, your employer's LCA and petition must reflect that requirement. Confirm licensure transferability to your target state before the offer stage, since unlicensed practice can create compliance issues post-hire.