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Get Access To All JobsDue to growth in our organization, Dematic is hiring for a Mechanical Installation Project Superintendent. This person oversees the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems. This person is responsible for providing direction to the Installation team. The location of this role is flexible, with the capability to travel to customer sites.
What We Offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic
Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $60,000 - 154,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
What you Will Do in This Role:
- Actively manages safety, scope, quality, time schedule, budget, risks and opportunities for the projects in area of responsibility.
- Directly responsible for leadership, management, and supervision of the installation projects.
- Plans, organizes and directs large complex projects. Must be able to make quick decisions on complex project issues and provide follow through "SQDCP":
- Safety - Must be very safety conscious and provide overall project safety leadership.
- Quality – Focuses the team on high quality installations – install right the first time
- Delivery – Plan & Manage installation schedule in collaboration with Project Management
- Cost – Provide monthly bottom-up EAC forecast and Earned Value Tracking.
- People – Actively manage project resources and provide feedback to the Resource Team
- Responsible for reviewing project documents, plans and specifications, directing installation activities, resolving construction difficulties, coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing and/or maintaining customer/client relationships.
- Comprehensive understanding of drawings, mark & unit summaries and Dematic’s Installation Standards.
- Lay out project work and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, etc. are scheduled in a timely manner to meet scope, budget, and project construction schedules.
- All responsibilities to be accomplished within standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
- Performs regular performance evaluations of resources to support the development of individuals reporting to the Resource Team.
- Assists with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Dematic standards.
- Provide additional assistance with training of subcontractors in the installation of Dematic and other MHE equipment.
- Provides direction for all installation site personnel. Provides guidance and direction for daily Site Coordinator activities.
- Support Change Management
- Support Dematic Initiatives, Travel requirements, 80% as required.
What You Will Do In This Role:
- Regular Safety Audit reviews
- Review Status and Staffing weekly, adjust manpower plan accordingly.
- Review Quality on a weekly cadence (Punch List Elimination)
- Establish Project Plans at time of project turnover
- Maintain Project Plans throughout the project lifecycle, monitor and alter the plan based on earned value status.
- Drive the onsite Teams, create an “all for one” approach to Execution
- Support the Resource Team with resource feedback OSHA training or certificate preferred
- Physically able to traverse construction site environments
- Working experience with material handling equipment preferred, but not required.
- Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend up to 80% of the time traveling. Dematic offers opportunity to go home monthly or more.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts - offer OT compensation
- Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations
- Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
- Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers, data base functions and communications. Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
- High School or equivalent experience required
- Strong leadership skills; Strong planning and coordination skills with attention to detail
- MS Word and Excel experience required
- Bi-lingual, English and Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Point and able to navigate MS Project
- Project Management Training or knowledge of Project Management Methodologies
- Knowledge of Lean Guiding Principles (TIMWOOD - Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing and Defects)
Due to growth in our organization, Dematic is hiring for a Mechanical Installation Project Superintendent. This person oversees the installation of Automated Material Handling Systems. This person is responsible for providing direction to the Installation team. The location of this role is flexible, with the capability to travel to customer sites.
What We Offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic
Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $60,000 - 154,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
What you Will Do in This Role:
- Actively manages safety, scope, quality, time schedule, budget, risks and opportunities for the projects in area of responsibility.
- Directly responsible for leadership, management, and supervision of the installation projects.
- Plans, organizes and directs large complex projects. Must be able to make quick decisions on complex project issues and provide follow through "SQDCP":
- Safety - Must be very safety conscious and provide overall project safety leadership.
- Quality – Focuses the team on high quality installations – install right the first time
- Delivery – Plan & Manage installation schedule in collaboration with Project Management
- Cost – Provide monthly bottom-up EAC forecast and Earned Value Tracking.
- People – Actively manage project resources and provide feedback to the Resource Team
- Responsible for reviewing project documents, plans and specifications, directing installation activities, resolving construction difficulties, coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing and/or maintaining customer/client relationships.
- Comprehensive understanding of drawings, mark & unit summaries and Dematic’s Installation Standards.
- Lay out project work and ensure that materials, tools, equipment, etc. are scheduled in a timely manner to meet scope, budget, and project construction schedules.
- All responsibilities to be accomplished within standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
- Performs regular performance evaluations of resources to support the development of individuals reporting to the Resource Team.
- Assists with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Dematic standards.
- Provide additional assistance with training of subcontractors in the installation of Dematic and other MHE equipment.
- Provides direction for all installation site personnel. Provides guidance and direction for daily Site Coordinator activities.
- Support Change Management
- Support Dematic Initiatives, Travel requirements, 80% as required.
What You Will Do In This Role:
- Regular Safety Audit reviews
- Review Status and Staffing weekly, adjust manpower plan accordingly.
- Review Quality on a weekly cadence (Punch List Elimination)
- Establish Project Plans at time of project turnover
- Maintain Project Plans throughout the project lifecycle, monitor and alter the plan based on earned value status.
- Drive the onsite Teams, create an “all for one” approach to Execution
- Support the Resource Team with resource feedback OSHA training or certificate preferred
- Physically able to traverse construction site environments
- Working experience with material handling equipment preferred, but not required.
- Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend up to 80% of the time traveling. Dematic offers opportunity to go home monthly or more.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts - offer OT compensation
- Must be able to act calmly in stressful situations
- Must be able to write concise, clear, and complete trip reports in the time frame required according to Dematic procedures.
- Must have knowledge in the use of personal computers, data base functions and communications. Understanding personal computer hardware setup and software configuration required.
- High School or equivalent experience required
- Strong leadership skills; Strong planning and coordination skills with attention to detail
- MS Word and Excel experience required
- Bi-lingual, English and Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Point and able to navigate MS Project
- Project Management Training or knowledge of Project Management Methodologies
- Knowledge of Lean Guiding Principles (TIMWOOD - Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing and Defects)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Superintendent
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to the Project Superintendent role. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture typically qualifies. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Check LCA filings for construction employers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find general contractors and construction management firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for superintendent or project management roles. Companies with recent LCA history are actively set up to sponsor H-1B workers in your field.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Filter employers by H-1B filing history specific to construction and project management roles on Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have sponsored roles matching yours, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the H-1B process for field operations positions.
Confirm your role qualifies under O*NET
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Construction Managers to verify the job zone and typical education requirements. If your offer letter describes duties that match a non-degree-required trade role, work with your employer to align the job description with specialty occupation language before filing.
Request cap-exempt or concurrent filing options
If you're already on H-1B with another employer, a new construction firm can file a concurrent or transfer petition outside the lottery. Ask prospective employers directly whether they'll file a transfer petition, since this avoids registration entirely and lets you start sooner.
Negotiate premium processing before accepting an offer
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. For Project Superintendent roles tied to project start dates or contract milestones, the timing matters. Confirm in writing whether your employer will cover premium processing before you sign an offer letter.
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Find Project Superintendent JobsProject Superintendent H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Superintendent role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined in the job description and Labor Condition Application. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the position and a specific bachelor's degree field. Roles that require a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture typically qualify. Positions described primarily in terms of trade skills or hands-on site work, without a degree requirement, may not.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Superintendent jobs?
Large general contractors, construction management firms, and real estate developers with in-house project delivery teams are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. You can verify which employers have active LCA filing history for construction management positions by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters companies by visa sponsorship activity in your field.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new construction employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. This is especially relevant in construction, where project-based employment is common and you may receive an offer before your current project wraps up.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to Project Superintendent roles?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for the Project Superintendent occupation in the specific metro area where the project is located, not just where the company is headquartered. Since construction projects move across jurisdictions, the LCA wage level must reflect the worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages by location and job title before evaluating an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if a construction project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or leave the country. In project-based construction work, this situation comes up when contracts end or projects are delayed. Having a new employer file a transfer petition before your current project closes is the safest way to maintain continuous status.
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