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Superintendent roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Large general contractors and specialty subcontractors file LCAs regularly for site leadership roles. Prevailing wage requirements and project-site location rules make employer selection critical for a clean filing.
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Who We Are:
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset - our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a motivated Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years of commercial general construction experience and a High School Diploma. The right hard-working Superintendent is responsible for managing relationships with clients, internal team, subcontractors, and inspectors. A Superintendent needs to have excellent communication skills and be well respected by the subcontractor community. The Superintendent and the Project Manager must work together as a complementary team. Successful candidates will be able to share their passion for and dedication to getting the job done and confidently represent the firm, including committing the firm on schedule and cost matters within approved parameters.
What You’ll Do:
Our new Superintendent will develop detailed project logistical plans and direct responsibility for developing and managing project specific safety plans. A day in the life of an MCN Superintendent consists of coordinating material deliveries, developing project flow, and maintaining project master schedules and three-week forecasts. MCN Superintendents ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and local building codes and possesses strategic foresight to predict problems before they develop. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.
What You Bring To The Table:
- A minimum of 5 years of commercial general construction experience
- 30-hour OSHA certification
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels
- Proven organizational and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret drawings, contract/insurance documents and forms, and make appropriate recommendations to field operations team
- Negotiation skills with ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Some travel may be required depending on business needs
What We Offer:
- Salary range $90,000 - $130,000 and up to 10% in an annual discretionary bonus
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner and HSA contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching.
- 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, flexible working arrangements, the latest technology and tools to do your best work.
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
Email your resume to hr@mcnbuild.com or apply online for immediate consideration.
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Superintendent - Washington D.C
Who We Are:
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset - our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work for 5 consecutive years and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a motivated Superintendent with a minimum of 5 years of commercial general construction experience and a High School Diploma. The right hard-working Superintendent is responsible for managing relationships with clients, internal team, subcontractors, and inspectors. A Superintendent needs to have excellent communication skills and be well respected by the subcontractor community. The Superintendent and the Project Manager must work together as a complementary team. Successful candidates will be able to share their passion for and dedication to getting the job done and confidently represent the firm, including committing the firm on schedule and cost matters within approved parameters.
What You’ll Do:
Our new Superintendent will develop detailed project logistical plans and direct responsibility for developing and managing project specific safety plans. A day in the life of an MCN Superintendent consists of coordinating material deliveries, developing project flow, and maintaining project master schedules and three-week forecasts. MCN Superintendents ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and local building codes and possesses strategic foresight to predict problems before they develop. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.
What You Bring To The Table:
- A minimum of 5 years of commercial general construction experience
- 30-hour OSHA certification
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels
- Proven organizational and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret drawings, contract/insurance documents and forms, and make appropriate recommendations to field operations team
- Negotiation skills with ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Some travel may be required depending on business needs
What We Offer:
- Salary range $90,000 - $130,000 and up to 10% in an annual discretionary bonus
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee. 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner and HSA contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement, 401k matching.
- 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, flexible working arrangements, the latest technology and tools to do your best work.
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
Email your resume to hr@mcnbuild.com or apply online for immediate consideration.
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Superintendent
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A construction management or civil engineering degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree paired with a superintendent title can trigger an RFE, so align your credentials before applying.
Check prevailing wages by project location
Superintendent prevailing wages are tied to the worksite address, not the employer's headquarters. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wages for your specific county before negotiating your offer, since multi-site projects require separate LCA filings for each location.
Target contractors with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find construction employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for superintendent and project management roles. Employers who've filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition due to unfamiliarity with H-1B requirements.
Clarify project mobility terms before signing
Superintendent roles often move between job sites across counties or states. Each new worksite location may require a new or amended LCA from your employer. Confirm your offer letter and H-1B petition account for multi-site flexibility or short-term placements before you sign.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Some construction firms work under government contracts or partner with qualifying nonprofit or research entities, which can make them cap-exempt. Cap-exempt employers can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery, giving you a direct path to status without waiting for April registration.
Use O*NET to document your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize superintendent titles because the role can be filled without a degree in some contexts. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Construction Managers to show the degree requirement pattern and use it to support your employer's specialty occupation letter.
H-1B Visa Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a superintendent role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate that the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like construction management or civil engineering. Generic superintendent titles that don't tie responsibilities to a degree-dependent body of knowledge are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS. A detailed job duties letter from your employer is essential.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B petition?
Each worksite location listed on your LCA must reflect the actual county where you'll work. If your superintendent role moves between project sites in different counties or states, your employer may need to file amended H-1B petitions or post LCA notices at each new location. Confirm this with your employer before accepting an offer that involves frequent site changes.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for superintendent positions?
General contractors, construction management firms, and large specialty subcontractors are the most common H-1B sponsors for superintendent roles. Government-contracted construction firms and companies tied to infrastructure, healthcare, or higher-education projects tend to have more experience with H-1B filings. You can browse employers with verified LCA histories for construction management roles on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my construction project ends before my visa expires?
If your employer terminates your position before your H-1B period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or prepare to depart. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window. Project-based employment in construction makes this scenario more common, so understanding portability rules is practical preparation.
Can a construction employer sponsor my H-1B if they've never done it before?
Yes. Any U.S. employer with an Employer Identification Number can sponsor an H-1B petition for the first time. The employer needs to file an LCA with DOL, register in the H-1B lottery if cap-subject, and submit Form I-129 to USCIS. First-time sponsors often benefit from working with an immigration attorney to avoid procedural errors that could delay or jeopardize your petition.