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MEP Manager roles typically qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline. Sponsoring employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf, and initial H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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Overview:
The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.
The MEP Assistant Project Manager works with the MEP Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.
Responsibilities:
- Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
- Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
- Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
- Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
- Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
- Price and create Proposed Change Orders
- Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
- Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
- Plan revision submissions to municipality
- Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
- Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress
- Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
- Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
- Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
- Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
- Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
- Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
- Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
- Responsible for creating close-out manuals
- Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
- 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
- The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
- Computer Literate
- Good communication skills
- Accurate with an attention to detail
- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.
EEO STATEMENT:
Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.
ABOUT SUFFOLK:
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.”
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the MEP Manager occupation profile from O*NET and confirm your degree field maps directly to the role's core engineering duties. USCIS scrutinizes this alignment closely, so a degree in construction management or civil engineering often needs supplementary documentation linking coursework to MEP systems work.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target city and job code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations close. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level for your worksite location, and accepting below that threshold can trigger compliance issues later.
Target engineering and construction firms with active LCA histories
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories for engineering and construction management roles. Firms that have sponsored similar positions recently understand the LCA certification and I-129 timeline, which reduces delays once you receive an offer.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
MEP Managers frequently oversee projects across multiple sites. Each distinct worksite address requires its own DOL-certified LCA before work begins there. Clarify this with your prospective employer early so project assignments don't inadvertently put your H-1B compliance at risk.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If your current H-1B sponsorship ends, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer and file a transfer petition with USCIS. MEP Manager searches can take longer than general engineering roles, so initiate outreach before your end date, not after.
Request premium processing for project-driven timelines
MEP Managers are often hired against specific project start dates. Ask your employer to file your I-129 with USCIS premium processing, which expedites adjudication significantly. This matters most when a construction schedule or contract milestone is tied to your start date.
H-1B Visa MEP Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MEP Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, MEP Manager positions typically qualify when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position's duties, not just its title, require that specific degree-level knowledge. Roles structured around trade supervision without degree-level engineering analysis may not qualify.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for MEP Manager positions?
Browse Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing histories for engineering and construction management roles. Firms in the MEP space that have sponsored similar positions before are your strongest targets because their HR and legal teams already understand the LCA certification process, I-129 timelines, and prevailing wage requirements specific to your discipline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new construction site mid-project?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing that specific address. If your employer assigns you to a site not covered by your current LCA, they must file a new LCA and notify DOL before you begin work there. Short-term placements have a limited exception, but ongoing project assignments at a new location do not.
Can I change employers during my H-1B status as an MEP Manager?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a valid H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your previous status was lawfully maintained. Your new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 petition. The 60-day grace period after your previous role ends gives you a window to secure that new filing.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for an MEP Manager?
Initial H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification that has been filed for at least 365 days. After six years without that qualifying basis, you must leave the U.S. before becoming eligible again.