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H-1B visa jobs for Field Superintendents are available at construction, infrastructure, and energy employers who structure the role around degree-level engineering or project management duties. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA for each worksite before submitting your I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Lansing, MI, United States
Job ID: 92798
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Field Supt NI
Your main responsibilities
As a Field Superintendent for New Installations (NI), you will oversee all phases of elevator installation projects, ensuring quality, safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction. You will lead and develop field technicians, coordinate job site readiness, and act as the key point of contact for contractors, customers, and internal teams to support regional objectives.
Essential Function
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Operations Management - Lead and build a high-performing, safe team of 12–20 field technicians by enforcing company quality and safety standards. Coordinate daily project schedules, job site readiness walkthroughs, parts/material ordering, and payroll accuracy. Monitor installation progress and drive efficiency through consistent site visits and communication. Manage manpower levels in partnership with union representatives, resolving employee relations and staffing issues. Support sales and project management teams with bid estimates, job progress meetings, and complaint resolution. Ensure all installation projects meet contractual, company, and safety requirements.
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Quality and Safety - Conduct regular site inspections, including physical access to motor rooms, pits, and shaft ways, to ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance. Implement company and customer requirements for product performance, reliability, and passenger safety. Enforce safety best practices and participate in continuous training programs.
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Employee Development, Planning & Logistics - Train and mentor technicians on company processes, tools, safety protocols, and industry standards. Foster open communication and teamwork among field staff and union partners. Manage daily logistics and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
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Collaboration - Serve as a liaison between field teams, contractors, sales, project managers, and support functions. Work closely with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations. Coordinate with quality, engineering, and service teams during project handovers and customer training.
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Problem Solving - Proactively identify and resolve on-site challenges, customer concerns, and operational roadblocks. Adapt to shifting priorities and urgent requests from technicians and contractors to keep projects on track.
What you bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry, construction industry or related field.
Experience
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
Base Salary $102,200 - $127,700
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.
Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.
We Elevate… Your Career
For Questions, please contact Pooja Gupta at pooja.gupta1@schindler.com.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Location: Lansing, MI, United States
Job ID: 92798
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
Field Supt NI
Your main responsibilities
As a Field Superintendent for New Installations (NI), you will oversee all phases of elevator installation projects, ensuring quality, safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction. You will lead and develop field technicians, coordinate job site readiness, and act as the key point of contact for contractors, customers, and internal teams to support regional objectives.
Essential Function
-
Operations Management - Lead and build a high-performing, safe team of 12–20 field technicians by enforcing company quality and safety standards. Coordinate daily project schedules, job site readiness walkthroughs, parts/material ordering, and payroll accuracy. Monitor installation progress and drive efficiency through consistent site visits and communication. Manage manpower levels in partnership with union representatives, resolving employee relations and staffing issues. Support sales and project management teams with bid estimates, job progress meetings, and complaint resolution. Ensure all installation projects meet contractual, company, and safety requirements.
-
Quality and Safety - Conduct regular site inspections, including physical access to motor rooms, pits, and shaft ways, to ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance. Implement company and customer requirements for product performance, reliability, and passenger safety. Enforce safety best practices and participate in continuous training programs.
-
Employee Development, Planning & Logistics - Train and mentor technicians on company processes, tools, safety protocols, and industry standards. Foster open communication and teamwork among field staff and union partners. Manage daily logistics and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
-
Collaboration - Serve as a liaison between field teams, contractors, sales, project managers, and support functions. Work closely with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations. Coordinate with quality, engineering, and service teams during project handovers and customer training.
-
Problem Solving - Proactively identify and resolve on-site challenges, customer concerns, and operational roadblocks. Adapt to shifting priorities and urgent requests from technicians and contractors to keep projects on track.
What you bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience in the elevator industry, construction industry or related field.
Experience
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience or elevator industry experience preferred.
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
Base Salary $102,200 - $127,700
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.
Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.
We Elevate… Your Career
For Questions, please contact Pooja Gupta at pooja.gupta1@schindler.com.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Field Superintendent
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the Field Superintendent occupation profile from O*NET and map your degree, field of study, and licensed engineering credentials directly to the listed tasks. Employers need this alignment documented before USCIS will accept the role as a specialty occupation.
Target employers with multi-state project pipelines
Construction and infrastructure firms running projects across multiple states already understand that each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Prioritize those employers over single-site contractors who may be unprepared for the multi-LCA filing burden your work schedule creates.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find construction and engineering employers with confirmed H-1B visa LCA filing history for superintendent-level roles. Filtering by employers who have already filed for comparable positions saves months of outreach to companies with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Get your prevailing wage tier confirmed before negotiating
Run your target city and job duties through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific worksite location, and Level II versus Level III wage tiers can differ substantially for superintendent roles in major metros.
Request premium processing when your start date is firm
If your employer sets a hard project start date, ask them to file for premium processing with USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication window. Construction project timelines rarely flex, and standard processing times can run months longer than your onboarding window allows.
Prepare a worksite coverage plan for the LCA stage
Before your employer files your LCA, document every anticipated project site, including city and county. DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties, so an incomplete list at filing forces additional certifications and can delay your authorization to work.
H-1B Visa Field Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Superintendent role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer structures it to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as civil engineering, construction management, or architecture. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers for this title typically document that the position involves degree-level technical oversight, project engineering decisions, and regulatory compliance, not just on-site coordination. USCIS reviews each petition on its own merits.
How does the multi-worksite LCA requirement affect Field Superintendent sponsorship?
DOL requires a separately certified LCA for each location where you'll perform H-1B duties. For Field Superintendents rotating across job sites, your employer must file and receive certification for every anticipated worksite before you work there. Employers who underestimate this administrative load sometimes delay your authorization, so confirming their LCA process upfront during offer negotiations protects your start date.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Field Superintendents?
Large general contractors, civil infrastructure firms, energy project developers, and multinational construction companies with active H-1B LCA filing histories are the most practical targets. These organizations already have immigration counsel and established USCIS filing workflows. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history for superintendent-level roles, so you can focus outreach on companies already equipped to sponsor.
Can my H-1B status cover me if I move to a new project mid-petition?
Your approved H-1B status is tied to the employer and the LCA-covered worksites at the time of filing. Moving to a new project site not covered by a certified LCA requires your employer to file an amended LCA and, in many cases, an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin work at the new location. Failing to do this puts your status at risk.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's project is cancelled?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment before the authorized period ends, USCIS allows a grace period of up to 60 consecutive days to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the country. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin working for them. Acting quickly within that 60-day window is essential to maintaining lawful status.