H-2B Visa Construction Jobs
Construction jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover roles like carpenters, laborers, equipment operators, and site finishers working on seasonal projects across the U.S. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills quickly each half-year cycle.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Johns Island, SC, United States
Date Posted: Jun 19, 2026
Req number: JR14948
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
$23.00-$26.00 dependent on experience
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The BVG Landscape Foreman oversees the installation of landscape upgrades for commercial maintenance accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly job site inspections and complete job site checklists
- Oversee installation of landscape, irrigation, and site development materials
- Schedule and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment
- Ensure crew productivity, quality control, and compliance with safety protocols
- Assist in job scheduling and manage coordination with subcontractors
- Lead weekly tailgate safety meetings and ensure employee attendance
- Enforce on-site safety practices, including traffic hazard reviews, hard hat and safety gear checks, underground utility alerts and trade hazard evaluations, and general public safety assessments
- Maintain hazardous communication folders with chemical safety forms
- Report unsafe behavior or incidents to the Superintendent and Safety Office
- Submit accident reports in accordance with company policy
- Safeguard company assets and ensure proper use of materials and tools
- Support internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure proper segregation of duties
- Uphold confidentiality of proprietary information and comply with all laws, regulations, and company ethics policies
- Periodically reconcile physical assets with accounting records
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or landscape installation
- Proven leadership experience managing crews on active job sites
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
- First Aid certification (or ability to become certified)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Johns Island, SC, United States
Date Posted: Jun 19, 2026
Req number: JR14948
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
$23.00-$26.00 dependent on experience
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The BVG Landscape Foreman oversees the installation of landscape upgrades for commercial maintenance accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct weekly job site inspections and complete job site checklists
- Oversee installation of landscape, irrigation, and site development materials
- Schedule and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment
- Ensure crew productivity, quality control, and compliance with safety protocols
- Assist in job scheduling and manage coordination with subcontractors
- Lead weekly tailgate safety meetings and ensure employee attendance
- Enforce on-site safety practices, including traffic hazard reviews, hard hat and safety gear checks, underground utility alerts and trade hazard evaluations, and general public safety assessments
- Maintain hazardous communication folders with chemical safety forms
- Report unsafe behavior or incidents to the Superintendent and Safety Office
- Submit accident reports in accordance with company policy
- Safeguard company assets and ensure proper use of materials and tools
- Support internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure proper segregation of duties
- Uphold confidentiality of proprietary information and comply with all laws, regulations, and company ethics policies
- Periodically reconcile physical assets with accounting records
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in construction or landscape installation
- Proven leadership experience managing crews on active job sites
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
- First Aid certification (or ability to become certified)
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Construction Jobs
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather certifications like OSHA 10 or 30, equipment operator licenses, and any trade apprenticeship records. H-2B visa construction employers expect proof of role-specific skills upfront, and missing documents slow the petition before it reaches USCIS.
Target employers with recurring seasonal project cycles
Landscaping contractors, resort developers, and municipal infrastructure firms hire on predictable seasonal timelines. Returning to the same employer simplifies your next H-2B petition because the DOL prevailing-wage determination is already established for that worksite.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B construction openings
Migrate Mate filters construction roles by employers with active H-2B filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with temporary labor certification. Use it to identify contractors already working within the annual cap cycle.
Confirm the job order was posted before you apply
DOL requires employers to conduct domestic recruitment before certifying an H-2B petition. Ask your prospective employer for the SWA job order number. If recruitment hasn't started, your petition can't move forward, regardless of the job offer.
Apply well ahead of the cap registration window
The 33,000 visas in each half-year allocation exhaust fast, sometimes within weeks of the filing window opening. Construction projects starting October 1 or April 1 need petitions filed months earlier to avoid cap cutoffs that delay your start date.
Verify the prevailing wage against the OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and worksite county. Cross-check the offer using the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything to ensure the certification won't be challenged during review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find construction jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It surfaces construction employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the DOL temporary labor certification process. General job boards don't filter for visa sponsorship type, which means most listings you find there won't lead to a valid H-2B petition.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect construction job seekers?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa allocations for the winter and summer halves. Construction projects are heavily concentrated in the summer half, so that allocation fills quickly. Employers must file petitions well before the cap window opens, and workers whose petitions arrive after the cap is hit must wait for the next cycle or supplemental allocations if Congress authorizes them.
Does construction work qualify for the H-2B visa?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the work is temporary and seasonal. Roles like laborer, carpenter, equipment operator, and site finisher are regularly certified under H-2B. The employer must show the need is tied to a peak season or one-time project with a defined end date, not ongoing year-round operations. O*NET occupation codes help match your role to DOL-recognized construction classifications during the certification process.
Can I change construction employers while on an H-2B visa?
Changing employers on an H-2B visa requires your new employer to file a fresh I-129 petition with USCIS and obtain a new DOL temporary labor certification. You can't simply transfer the sponsorship. Working for an employer not listed on your petition violates your status, so don't start work with a new company until USCIS approves the new petition and you receive updated documentation.