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H-1B visa jobs for Resident Managers exist where employers frame the role around degree-level property management, facilities oversight, or hospitality operations. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Kleinfelder's Seattle Area is seeking experienced Resident Engineers / Construction Managers for opportunities in the Seattle and surrounding areas. If selected, you would support transportation and/or public works projects with a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects.
- Provide daily management of Assistant Resident Engineers, inspection personnel, and other quality assurance staff.
- Assign field personnel to specific project tasks and oversee their effectiveness.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
- Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors, owners, agencies, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor and track contractor progress.
- Coordinate utility relocations with the appropriate agencies.
- Serve as the primary field contact between project contractors and the client's Construction Manager.
- Provide input for the redesign of facilities to accommodate existing field conditions.
- Perform analytical calculations, including basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely project records.
- Review and approve quantity calculations for progress pay estimates.
- Review, approve, and issue contract change orders and associated cost backups.
- Review contractor's CPM schedule, RFIs, and submittals such as traffic control plans, mix designs, and SWPPP.
- Review and approve the contractor's monthly progress payments.
- Review inspectors' daily and weekly diaries.
- Read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Ensure the contractor's compliance with contract documents.
- Lead the project closeout process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Work independently, make effective decisions on construction work in progress, and resolve field issues.
- Coordinate effectively with various agencies and departments.
- Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices is preferred.
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintain a professional approach to developing strong client relations.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Washington Professional Engineer's license preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of related experience in consulting engineering or related service business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
- Capable of working effectively in a team environment.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
BENEFITS
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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INTRODUCTION
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Kleinfelder's Seattle Area is seeking experienced Resident Engineers / Construction Managers for opportunities in the Seattle and surrounding areas. If selected, you would support transportation and/or public works projects with a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer the construction of transportation and/or public works projects.
- Provide daily management of Assistant Resident Engineers, inspection personnel, and other quality assurance staff.
- Assign field personnel to specific project tasks and oversee their effectiveness.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
- Lead weekly progress meetings with contractors, owners, agencies, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor and track contractor progress.
- Coordinate utility relocations with the appropriate agencies.
- Serve as the primary field contact between project contractors and the client's Construction Manager.
- Provide input for the redesign of facilities to accommodate existing field conditions.
- Perform analytical calculations, including basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures.
- Maintain accurate and timely project records.
- Review and approve quantity calculations for progress pay estimates.
- Review, approve, and issue contract change orders and associated cost backups.
- Review contractor's CPM schedule, RFIs, and submittals such as traffic control plans, mix designs, and SWPPP.
- Review and approve the contractor's monthly progress payments.
- Review inspectors' daily and weekly diaries.
- Read and interpret plans and specifications.
- Ensure the contractor's compliance with contract documents.
- Lead the project closeout process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Foster and maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Work independently, make effective decisions on construction work in progress, and resolve field issues.
- Coordinate effectively with various agencies and departments.
- Possess knowledge of civil components such as earthwork, grading, drainage, AC and PCC pavement, traffic control, SWPPP measures, signing and striping, and utility coordination.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of Caltrans construction practices is preferred.
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintain a professional approach to developing strong client relations.
Qualifications:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Washington Professional Engineer's license preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of related experience in consulting engineering or related service business.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Proactive and personable with a strong ability to learn quickly.
- Capable of working effectively in a team environment.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
BENEFITS
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Resident Manager
Frame your credentials around property management degrees
A bachelor's degree in hospitality management, real estate, business administration, or facilities management strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Gather transcripts and any professional certifications like CPM or CAM before approaching sponsoring employers.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirements
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Residential Property Managers and note the education and knowledge fields listed there. Use that language when working with your employer to draft a job description that supports the specialty occupation classification.
Target employers with multi-property or institutional portfolios
Large real estate investment trusts, hotel management companies, and corporate housing operators are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than independent landlords. These employers have HR infrastructure and prior experience navigating LCA certification and I-129 filings.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsoring employers
Filter Resident Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in property or hospitality management. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting companies with no sponsorship track record.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you manage multiple properties under one employer, each worksite address requires a separately certified LCA from DOL. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer, since an uncertified worksite means you can't legally work there.
Negotiate offer timing around USCIS premium processing
H-1B adjudication under standard processing can take several months. Ask your employer whether they'll pay for premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within a defined expedited window, so your start date isn't delayed by petition backlog.
H-1B Visa Resident Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Resident Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The position qualifies only when the employer structures it to genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as hospitality management, real estate, or business administration. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders for this role document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129, and USCIS reviews whether the duties support that classification.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Resident Manager positions?
Corporate apartment operators, real estate investment trusts, hotel management groups, and institutional property management firms are the most common sponsors. These organizations have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with LCA certification and I-129 filings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in property and hospitality management so you can target your search.
How long does H-1B status last for a Resident Manager?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension petition to reach a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if an employment-based green card petition has been filed and meets specific age-of-filing thresholds under AC21 portability rules.
What happens to my H-1B if I transfer to a different property managed by the same employer?
Each worksite requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer moves you to a property at a different address, they must file a new LCA with DOL for that location before you begin working there. A single LCA tied to one property address does not cover additional or changing worksites, even under the same employer entity.
Can I use the OFLC Wage Search to verify my offered salary meets H-1B requirements?
Yes. The OFLC Wage Search provides prevailing wage data by occupation, location, and experience level. Your employer must certify in the LCA that your wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your worksite's metropolitan area. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search yourself lets you confirm the offered compensation is LCA-compliant before you sign an offer letter.