H-1B1 Chile Visa Group Leader Jobs
Group Leader jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship let Chilean nationals move directly to a consular interview, skipping the H-1B lottery entirely. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your two-year status is renewable indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment in a supervisory specialty occupation.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Surface Transportation Group Leader for immediate employment in the Albuquerque office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams, business development, and support for other Transportation projects, programs, and pursuits. Projects may include planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients. The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation, transit, rail, bridges and structures, utilities, and misc. facilities.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs
- Establish relationships with both external and internal clients
- Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally
- Proven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff development
- Provides management and guidance to staff, enforces company and project policies, and serves as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders
- Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development
- Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives and policies, adherence to the scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management
- Demonstrated analytical skills, technical skills, and communication (oral and written) skills
- Business Development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients including NMDOT and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
- Approves and signs off on work
- Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
- Presents complex technical solutions to clients
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Participates in development of technical proposals
- Strong technical resource to serve as technical advisor
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
- Ability to lead and manage a Project
- Ability to lead and manage a Team
- Excellent people management skills
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
- Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package
- Prepares technical specification sections
- Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
- Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain one within 6 months
- 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects
- 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development
- Project Management experience in transportation projects
- Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff
- Established relationships with local clients: 10+ years of experience and familiarity with New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and NM Counties including local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Surface Transportation Group Leader for immediate employment in the Albuquerque office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams, business development, and support for other Transportation projects, programs, and pursuits. Projects may include planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients. The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation, transit, rail, bridges and structures, utilities, and misc. facilities.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs
- Establish relationships with both external and internal clients
- Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally
- Proven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff development
- Provides management and guidance to staff, enforces company and project policies, and serves as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders
- Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development
- Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives and policies, adherence to the scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management
- Demonstrated analytical skills, technical skills, and communication (oral and written) skills
- Business Development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients including NMDOT and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
- Approves and signs off on work
- Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
- Presents complex technical solutions to clients
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Participates in development of technical proposals
- Strong technical resource to serve as technical advisor
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
- Ability to lead and manage a Project
- Ability to lead and manage a Team
- Excellent people management skills
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
- Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package
- Prepares technical specification sections
- Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
- Professional Engineer in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain one within 6 months
- 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects
- 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development
- Project Management experience in transportation projects
- Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff
- Established relationships with local clients: 10+ years of experience and familiarity with New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and NM Counties including local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Group Leader positions must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field to qualify under H-1B1 visa. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific industry to confirm the educational requirements USCIS expects and document the match before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Group Leader roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for supervisory positions. Prior LCA activity signals the employer understands prevailing-wage obligations and won't stall your offer over unfamiliar paperwork.
Frame your supervisory scope in U.S. terms
Chilean employers often use titles like 'jefe de grupo' without specifying headcount or budget authority. Restate your scope as direct reports managed, output metrics, and cross-functional accountability so U.S. hiring managers can map your experience to their Group Leader job description.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using your exact SOC code and the employer's county before you negotiate. The LCA must certify that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for that location, and a gap discovered after signing slows the filing timeline significantly.
Ask about the LCA certification timeline during interviews
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but employers unfamiliar with H-1B1 sometimes delay submission. Ask specifically when the employer plans to file the LCA so your consular appointment doesn't sit on hold waiting for a certified application.
Prepare a Chilean credentials packet before the interview stage
Gather certified translations of your degree, transcripts, and any professional licenses issued in Chile. Consular officers reviewing H-1B1 applications for Group Leader roles will request these documents, and having them ready prevents appointment reschedules caused by missing evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Leader role qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Group Leader roles in engineering, manufacturing operations, IT, or scientific research typically qualify as specialty occupations. General supervisory roles where any degree satisfies the requirement may not meet the standard, so your offer letter should specify the degree field the employer requires.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for a Group Leader position?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which means your timeline depends on LCA certification and a consular appointment rather than lottery selection in March. The annual cap of 1,400 slots for Chilean nationals has never been exhausted, so a qualified Group Leader applicant with a certified LCA can typically schedule a consular interview within weeks of receiving a job offer.
How can I find Group Leader employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Group Leader roles filtered for employers with H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history. Because the H-1B1 Chile visa uses the same LCA process as H-1B, employers already filing LCAs for supervisory roles are your strongest leads. Direct outreach to engineering-heavy manufacturers, technology firms, and research organizations also produces results since these industries hire Group Leaders at scale.
Can my employer renew my H-1B1 Chile status indefinitely while I work as a Group Leader?
Yes. The H-1B1 Chile visa is issued in two-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, provided you remain in a qualifying Group Leader role with the same or a new sponsoring employer. Unlike H-1B, there is no six-year cap, making it a stable long-term option for Chilean professionals building a management career in the United States.
What happens if my Group Leader role changes scope after the LCA is certified?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer entity typically requires a new LCA filing. If your Group Leader responsibilities shift significantly, such as moving from a production site to a regional oversight role or transferring to a different corporate subsidiary, your employer should file an amended or new LCA to keep your status compliant with DOL requirements.
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