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General Superintendent roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Large commercial contractors, infrastructure firms, and ENR-ranked general contractors regularly file H-1B petitions for superintendents overseeing multi-trade, multi-million-dollar projects.
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At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented General Superintendent to join our team at our site near Burlington, Massachusetts.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will assume primary responsibility for all field activities on assigned construction projects, with oversight responsibility for all projects executed within an assigned construction program. Above all, this position ensures the achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects.
- Assumes oversight responsibility for all field activities on program construction projects.
- Assumes oversight responsibility for all projects executed within an assigned construction program.
- Leads field personnel to meet Program and Project goals.
- Assumes primary responsibility for program and project safety, and above all other objectives, ensures achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects.
- Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned programs and projects.
- Ensures assigned projects meet applicable quality requirements.
- Manages client interactions at the site on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
- Works with Program clients to identify new opportunities to provide additional services.
- Supports Regional and Program Project Directors in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other sales and marketing documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
- 20 years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
- Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
TRAVEL
- This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
- You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
- Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
- Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
- You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
- Work schedule may require flexibility, including availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, as well as weekends.
SAFETY
- This position is a safety-sensitive position.
- The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.
About us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.
SPECIALTIES
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
- The salary offered for this role is between $221,000 and $294,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
INTRODUCTION
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented General Superintendent to join our team at our site near Burlington, Massachusetts.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will assume primary responsibility for all field activities on assigned construction projects, with oversight responsibility for all projects executed within an assigned construction program. Above all, this position ensures the achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects.
- Assumes oversight responsibility for all field activities on program construction projects.
- Assumes oversight responsibility for all projects executed within an assigned construction program.
- Leads field personnel to meet Program and Project goals.
- Assumes primary responsibility for program and project safety, and above all other objectives, ensures achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects.
- Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned programs and projects.
- Ensures assigned projects meet applicable quality requirements.
- Manages client interactions at the site on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
- Works with Program clients to identify new opportunities to provide additional services.
- Supports Regional and Program Project Directors in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other sales and marketing documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
- 20 years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
- Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
- Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
TRAVEL
- This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
- You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
- Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
- Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
- You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
- Work schedule may require flexibility, including availability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, as well as weekends.
SAFETY
- This position is a safety-sensitive position.
- The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.
About us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.
SPECIALTIES
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COMPENSATION
- The salary offered for this role is between $221,000 and $294,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in General Superintendent
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to General Superintendent duties. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture strengthens your petition far more than a general business degree, even with extensive field experience.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
General Superintendent roles file under SOC code 11-9021. Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified Labor Condition Applications by that code and state, showing you exactly which contractors have sponsored this role before.
Target contractors with active federal contracts
Federal prime contractors and subcontractors above the E-Verify threshold are already enrolled in E-Verify and accustomed to employment eligibility compliance, making them structurally more prepared to process your H-1B petition without internal friction.
Find H-1B-sponsoring construction employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by General Superintendent roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B filing history in construction and infrastructure. This cuts out contractors who have never navigated the process and focuses your search on proven sponsors.
Negotiate petition filing before your start date
H-1B petitions for General Superintendents need to be filed well before your intended start date, with cap-subject petitions only taking effect October 1. Confirm your employer understands the fiscal year timeline before accepting an offer with a conflicting start date.
Document project scope and supervisory authority
USCIS scrutinizes whether General Superintendent duties require a specialized degree. Your employer's support letter should detail project value, number of subcontractors supervised, and technical decisions made, not just job title and years of experience.
H-1B Visa General Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Superintendent role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties, not just the title. Roles overseeing complex multi-trade projects with significant technical decision-making authority have a stronger basis than general site coordination roles.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for General Superintendents?
Large commercial general contractors, heavy civil infrastructure firms, and ENR-ranked construction companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can cross-reference DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by SOC code 11-9021 to identify employers with certified filings. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history so you can prioritize sponsors with a real track record.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a contractor about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if your degree is from outside the U.S., since USCIS requires equivalency documentation. Compile a project portfolio showing your role, project value, subcontractor count, and technical decisions. Employers are more willing to file when you arrive with a clear case for specialty occupation already framed.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect General Superintendent job timing?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are only effective from October 1, and registration opens in March for a lottery selection. If you're not selected, you can't start that fiscal year under H-1B. Some construction employers are cap-exempt institutions, such as certain government contractors or nonprofits, which would let you avoid the lottery entirely. Confirm your prospective employer's cap status before planning your start date.
Can a General Superintendent switch employers mid-project on an H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B is valid and the petition is filed before your status expires. The new employer must file their own I-129 and Labor Condition Application for the new role and worksite, including a prevailing wage determination through USCIS.