H-1B1 Chile Visa Construction Manager Jobs

Construction Manager jobs in the U.S. are open to Chilean nationals through H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship, with no lottery and a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then you apply directly at the consulate in Santiago, no USCIS petition required.

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Open Jobs155+
Work Type95% On-site
Top LocationSeattle, WA
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Fresenius Medical Care
Sr. Mgr Supply Chain
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Fresenius Medical Care
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Sr. Mgr Supply Chain
Fresenius Medical Care
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project & Program Management
Supply Chain
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Microsoft
Construction Manager
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Microsoft
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Construction Manager
Microsoft
Lebanon, Ohio
Construction Management
$86 - $98/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Google
Data Center Services Construction Campus Lead
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Google
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Data Center Services Construction Campus Lead
Google
Minnesota
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$188k - $274k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Envoy, Inc. - Construction & Development
Pre-Construction Manager
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Envoy, Inc. - Construction & Development
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Pre-Construction Manager
Envoy, Inc. - Construction & Development
Fishers, Indiana
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Amazon.com
Mgr III, DC Infra Eng
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Amazon.com
Added 2w ago
Mgr III, DC Infra Eng
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Manager

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards

Construction Manager roles require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture to qualify as a specialty occupation. A Chilean título profesional in a directly related field satisfies this requirement, but a general business degree typically won't.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter Construction Manager roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile workers. This tells you which companies understand the process before you invest time in an application.

Prioritize firms with federal or public-sector contracts

General contractors and construction management firms holding federal contracts are already enrolled in E-Verify, which is a DOL requirement for H-1B1 visa employers. Targeting these firms removes one common sponsorship obstacle from the start.

Benchmark your offered wage against DOL prevailing rates

Your employer must certify on the LCA that your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Construction Managers in that metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary aligns with Level I or Level II rates for your experience.

Prepare a Chilean credential evaluation before interviews

Consular officers will assess whether your ingeniería civil or construcción civil degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's. Getting a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your first interview strengthens your case and prevents delays after an offer.

Request a defined LCA timeline from your employer

The DOL must certify the LCA before your consulate appointment can proceed. Ask your employer for a written filing timeline at the offer stage. LCA certification typically takes seven to ten business days, and delays push back your entire start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Construction Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?

Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field for the specific position. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field, or that substitute several years of experience for a degree, are harder to qualify. The O*NET profile for Construction Managers lists a bachelor's degree as the standard entry requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument.

How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Construction Manager roles?

The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been exhausted, and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago without a USCIS petition. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, subjects applicants to a randomized lottery, and involves significantly longer processing timelines. For Chilean nationals with a qualifying construction management degree, the H-1B1 Chile is a faster and more predictable path.

Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Construction Manager on an H-1B1 Chile visa?

Federal contractors, large general contractors, and construction management firms with multinational project portfolios are most likely to have in-house legal or HR experience handling H-1B1 Chile sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter Construction Manager job listings by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications, so you can focus outreach on companies that have demonstrated willingness to sponsor.

Can I switch employers after entering the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa as a Construction Manager?

Yes, but the H-1B1 Chile visa does not carry portability rights the way H-1B does under AC21. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you will need a new visa stamp issued at the consulate before or when you change jobs. The H-1B1 Chile status is also tied to a specific employer, so working for a new company before the new LCA is certified puts you out of status.

What documents should I bring to my H-1B1 Chile consulate interview for a Construction Manager role?

Bring your certified LCA, your employer's offer letter specifying your title and duties, your official university transcripts and degree certificate with a certified Spanish-to-English translation if required, and any professional licenses such as a Chilean Colegio de Ingenieros registration. Consular officers will assess whether your credentials and the job duties together satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so organizing documents around that argument improves your outcome.