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Construction Manager roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, giving Singaporean professionals a direct consulate path with no lottery and an annual cap of 5,400 visas that rarely fills. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you experienced in Data Center Estimating and looking for a fast paced environment to work in? The AWS Construction Estimating team is seeking a passionate and motivated Estimator to work on a global level to provide construction cost estimates for various stages of design development phases across a portfolio of fast paced construction projects. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical and knowledgeable of the global construction market, the core systems integral to the construction of data centers, and their associated costs. You should have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating complete estimates for construction projects. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root. You have experience developing cost estimates, and working with remote teams with an ability to communicate effectively with both construction and non-construction professionals. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us and are diverse, creative, team oriented professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities.
Key job responsibilities
Success as a Sr Construction Cost Estimator is measured by:
- Establishing and monitoring overall estimating plan for assigned construction projects.
- Leading project scoping reviews with estimate requestors to define project scope and estimate deliverables.
- Use and maintenance of historical cost metrics to drive improvements in estimate accuracy.
- Utilizing tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types including risk assessment.
- Producing estimate reports based on AWS standards.
- Analyzing and providing timely feedback of vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data.
- Validating large or complex changes with regards to cost impacts.
- Managing revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations.
About the team
Our team supports data center strategic planning, new initiatives, and active builds across the globe. We are an integral part of AWS expansions in new countries and regions, ensuring budget expectations are set correctly and adequately inform business decisions.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 8+ years of construction cost management experience
- Experience communicating results to stakeholders
-
Familiar with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
-
25% - 50% international travel, sometimes unplanned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience ability to understand and devise new models that work
- Proficient with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
- General Contractor estimating experience with Data Center or other mission critical construction environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you experienced in Data Center Estimating and looking for a fast paced environment to work in? The AWS Construction Estimating team is seeking a passionate and motivated Estimator to work on a global level to provide construction cost estimates for various stages of design development phases across a portfolio of fast paced construction projects. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical and knowledgeable of the global construction market, the core systems integral to the construction of data centers, and their associated costs. You should have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating complete estimates for construction projects. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root. You have experience developing cost estimates, and working with remote teams with an ability to communicate effectively with both construction and non-construction professionals. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us and are diverse, creative, team oriented professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities.
Key job responsibilities
Success as a Sr Construction Cost Estimator is measured by:
- Establishing and monitoring overall estimating plan for assigned construction projects.
- Leading project scoping reviews with estimate requestors to define project scope and estimate deliverables.
- Use and maintenance of historical cost metrics to drive improvements in estimate accuracy.
- Utilizing tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types including risk assessment.
- Producing estimate reports based on AWS standards.
- Analyzing and providing timely feedback of vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data.
- Validating large or complex changes with regards to cost impacts.
- Managing revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations.
About the team
Our team supports data center strategic planning, new initiatives, and active builds across the globe. We are an integral part of AWS expansions in new countries and regions, ensuring budget expectations are set correctly and adequately inform business decisions.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 8+ years of construction cost management experience
- Experience communicating results to stakeholders
-
Familiar with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
-
25% - 50% international travel, sometimes unplanned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience ability to understand and devise new models that work
- Proficient with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
- General Contractor estimating experience with Data Center or other mission critical construction environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Manager
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
Construction Manager roles require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a directly related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the degree requirement before applying, since U.S. consular officers will assess specialty occupation eligibility at your interview.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Construction Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Singapore candidates, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the consulate-based process rather than explaining it from scratch.
Benchmark your offered salary against prevailing wage
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Construction Managers in that metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know the floor and can flag any gap early.
Confirm your employer will file the LCA before you resign
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa processing happens at the consulate, not USCIS, but the employer still files the LCA with DOL first. Get written confirmation of the LCA filing timeline before giving notice to your current employer in Singapore.
Prepare Singapore-issued project credentials for your interview
U.S. consular officers reviewing Construction Manager applications expect documentation of project scope and supervisory responsibility. Bring Building and Construction Authority registration records or BCA-certified project completion certificates alongside your academic transcripts.
Understand the 18-month validity and plan your renewal
H-1B1 Singapore visas are issued in 18-month increments with no statutory limit on renewals, but each renewal requires a new LCA and consulate appointment. Confirm your employer's renewal process before signing your contract so there's no gap in authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that substitute years of experience for a degree requirement, may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application submitted to DOL.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Construction Manager roles?
H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, a dedicated annual cap of 5,400 visas that consistently goes unfilled, and is processed at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. H-1B requires employer-sponsored USCIS filing, a lottery selection, and a cap of 85,000 that is heavily oversubscribed. For Singaporean nationals, H-1B1 is a significantly more predictable path.
How do I find Construction Manager employers who sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Construction Manager roles filtered by employers with H-1B1 Singapore Labor Condition Application history. This surfaces companies already familiar with the consulate-based process, which matters because many U.S. construction firms have H-1B experience but haven't previously filed for H-1B1 Singapore candidates and may need guidance on the differences.
Can my employer start the H-1B1 Singapore process while I'm still in Singapore?
Yes, and that's the standard path. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, receives certification, then provides the certified LCA and a support letter for your consular application at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. You don't need to be in the U.S. to initiate or complete the process, which makes the H-1B1 visa well-suited to Singaporean professionals hiring from abroad.
What project documentation should I bring to my H-1B1 Singapore consular interview as a Construction Manager?
Bring your academic degree certificate, your employer's certified LCA, a detailed offer letter stating your title and salary, and evidence of your construction management experience such as BCA project records, site supervisor certifications, or scope-of-work documentation. Consular officers assess both your qualifications and the legitimacy of the specialty occupation claim, so project-level evidence strengthens your application.