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H-1B visa jobs for Project Safety Managers are filed under specialty occupation status, with employers sponsoring I-129 petitions tied to certified LCAs at each worksite. Roles in construction, energy, and manufacturing lead H-1B filings in this occupation, making it a viable path for degree-holding safety professionals.
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GFT is seeking a DAM Safety Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics Team in Roseville, California! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance to the Roseville Office.
Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each dam and hydraulic structure project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will work closely with our technical experts, project teams, and client service managers to advance our technical services and support business development on a wide variety of projects in California. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of engineering for projects for public and municipal utility district clients. In addition to leading a team of engineers and technical professionals, this position will also be actively involved in professional associations and community organizations as GFT continues building.
Clients and projects may be in any location in the Northern California region. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel within the region periodically to help serve GFT’s client base.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare task order proposals, budgets, and client agreements in accordance with state and local agency expectations.
- Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and presentations to clients.
- Participate in and lead diverse project teams, including internal and external resources, in the condition assessment, risk evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of regional hydropower facilities.
- Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts, including hydraulic structures engineers, geotechnical engineers, seismic risk teams, hydraulics and hydrology teams, and instrumentation and operations staff.
- Support programmatic activities for rehabilitation of assets for water/power clients in diverse geographic areas.
- Write responses to client RFQs and Solicitations.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
- Direct and manage the implementation of a project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones.
- Participate in professional associations in Northern California.
- Support client marketing and business development activities required to procure project assignments, including development of scope, schedule and budget for proposals.
- Mentor staff and lead development of other PMs.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE
What you will bring to our firm:
- 15 or more years' experience managing design projects from conception to completion.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field from an ABET accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in California, or the ability to obtain PE license in California within 18 months is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills.
- Successful record of delivering projects on schedule, budget and meeting the client's ability to provide oversight and guidance of project management fundamentals.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
LOCATION
Location: Roseville, CA; Oakland, CA
CORE BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EEO STATEMENT
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
APPLICANT CONSIDERATIONS
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
INTRODUCTION
GFT is seeking a DAM Safety Senior Project Manager to join our Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics Team in Roseville, California! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance to the Roseville Office.
Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each dam and hydraulic structure project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will work closely with our technical experts, project teams, and client service managers to advance our technical services and support business development on a wide variety of projects in California. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of engineering for projects for public and municipal utility district clients. In addition to leading a team of engineers and technical professionals, this position will also be actively involved in professional associations and community organizations as GFT continues building.
Clients and projects may be in any location in the Northern California region. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel within the region periodically to help serve GFT’s client base.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare task order proposals, budgets, and client agreements in accordance with state and local agency expectations.
- Lead and oversee design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects including detailed engineering design and calculations, report writing, permitting, and presentations to clients.
- Participate in and lead diverse project teams, including internal and external resources, in the condition assessment, risk evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of regional hydropower facilities.
- Coordinate technical input from subject matter experts, including hydraulic structures engineers, geotechnical engineers, seismic risk teams, hydraulics and hydrology teams, and instrumentation and operations staff.
- Support programmatic activities for rehabilitation of assets for water/power clients in diverse geographic areas.
- Write responses to client RFQs and Solicitations.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders.
- Direct and manage the implementation of a project including coordination with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and other external and internal parties to achieve project milestones.
- Participate in professional associations in Northern California.
- Support client marketing and business development activities required to procure project assignments, including development of scope, schedule and budget for proposals.
- Mentor staff and lead development of other PMs.
EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE
What you will bring to our firm:
- 15 or more years' experience managing design projects from conception to completion.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field from an ABET accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in California, or the ability to obtain PE license in California within 18 months is preferred.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills.
- Successful record of delivering projects on schedule, budget and meeting the client's ability to provide oversight and guidance of project management fundamentals.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
LOCATION
Location: Roseville, CA; Oakland, CA
CORE BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EEO STATEMENT
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
APPLICANT CONSIDERATIONS
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Safety Manager
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a directly related field. Document how your degree maps to your job duties before applying, since a generalist background without field-specific coursework can trigger an RFE.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and worksite location. Your employer's LCA must meet or exceed that figure, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL certification.
Target industries with active LCA filing histories
Construction, oil and gas, utilities, and large manufacturing firms file LCAs for Project Safety Managers far more consistently than smaller contractors. Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B visa sponsorship history in this occupation and filter by location.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Safety managers often rotate across job sites or move between facilities. Each distinct worksite location requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you can legally work there, so clarify multi-site coverage with HR before accepting an offer.
Review the O*NET profile before writing your resume
The O*NET occupation profile for Safety Managers lists the core tasks and knowledge domains USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Frame your resume around degree-level duties like hazard analysis, regulatory compliance programs, and incident investigation rather than general site supervision.
Account for premium processing when timing your start date
Standard USCIS processing for an I-129 petition can take several months. If you need a firm start date, ask your employer about premium processing, which guarantees a faster adjudication decision and reduces the gap between offer acceptance and authorized work.
H-1B Visa Project Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Safety Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in construction, energy, and manufacturing routinely frame the role around degree-level functions, such as developing written safety programs, conducting formal hazard assessments, and ensuring OSHA regulatory compliance, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Project Safety Managers most frequently?
Large construction firms, oil and gas operators, utilities, aerospace manufacturers, and chemical companies generate the most LCA filings for this occupation. These industries face strict federal and state safety regulations that require credentialed professionals, making degree-level sponsorship both practical and common. You can browse employers with verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if the construction project I was hired for ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsored position, transfer your H-1B to a new employer, or take other action to maintain lawful status. Your employer is also required to pay your return transportation costs if they terminate your employment before your petition period ends, per USCIS rules.
Can my employer file one LCA for me if I work across multiple construction sites?
No. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing that specific location and the prevailing wage for that area. If you're assigned to a new site not covered by your existing LCA, your employer must file and receive certification for that location before you begin work there. This is a common compliance gap in multi-site safety roles.
How do I verify that a prospective employer has actually sponsored H-1B visas for safety roles before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data that shows which employers have filed certified applications by occupation and worksite. Reviewing that data confirms whether a company has genuine H-1B sponsorship experience in safety-related roles, not just a general willingness to consider it. Migrate Mate surfaces this verified filing history so you can prioritize employers with a documented track record.