J-1 Visa Building Inspector Jobs
Building Inspector roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019, while the hiring employer serves as your host site.
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Sundt is looking for committed engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students within accredited Universities/colleges. The internship will provide you with unique experiences on challenging projects throughout the US while providing you the opportunity to participate in several of the activities it takes to successfully build our projects. We're looking for the future leaders of our company and those who are inspired to go beyond the expected. Come internship with one of the best places to work, as voted on by our own employees and where our people make the difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assisting with project record keeping, preparing shop drawings, and assisting with cost control records.
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Assisting with report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing.
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Assisting with surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing.
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Assisting with time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, subcontractor monitoring.
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Attending bid openings, conferences, etc.; taking notes, making records, completing forms.
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Observing and reporting results of meeting and conducting site tours for visitors.
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Preparing quantity take-offs, calling vendors and sub-contractors for proposals.
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Working as a manual laborer, helper, clerk or technician assistant, etc.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
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A team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered.
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Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
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Eager to learn, immensely curious, full of questions, and ready to get their hands dirty.
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Prefer those who have interest in a construction career for a builder.
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Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
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May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
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May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
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May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
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Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
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Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
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Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
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Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
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Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
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Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
SAFETY LEVEL
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
BENEFIT LIST
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Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
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Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
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Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
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Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Workplace Wellness Programs
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Mental Health Program
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Employee-Owner Perks
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Educational Assistance
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Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
JOB SUMMARY
Sundt is looking for committed engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students within accredited Universities/colleges. The internship will provide you with unique experiences on challenging projects throughout the US while providing you the opportunity to participate in several of the activities it takes to successfully build our projects. We're looking for the future leaders of our company and those who are inspired to go beyond the expected. Come internship with one of the best places to work, as voted on by our own employees and where our people make the difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Assisting with project record keeping, preparing shop drawings, and assisting with cost control records.
-
Assisting with report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing.
-
Assisting with surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing.
-
Assisting with time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, subcontractor monitoring.
-
Attending bid openings, conferences, etc.; taking notes, making records, completing forms.
-
Observing and reporting results of meeting and conducting site tours for visitors.
-
Preparing quantity take-offs, calling vendors and sub-contractors for proposals.
-
Working as a manual laborer, helper, clerk or technician assistant, etc.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
-
A team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered.
-
Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.
-
Eager to learn, immensely curious, full of questions, and ready to get their hands dirty.
-
Prefer those who have interest in a construction career for a builder.
-
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
-
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
-
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
-
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
-
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
-
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
-
Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
-
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
-
Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
-
Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
-
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
SAFETY LEVEL
Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
BENEFIT LIST
-
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
-
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
-
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
-
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
-
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
-
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Workplace Wellness Programs
-
Mental Health Program
-
Life and Disability Insurance
-
Employee-Owner Perks
-
Educational Assistance
-
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Building Inspector
Align your credentials with specialty occupation codes
Pull the O*NET profile for Building Inspector to identify the exact knowledge domains and education requirements U.S. employers expect. Gaps between your credentials and that profile are the first thing a designated sponsor's training plan reviewer will flag.
Distinguish Trainee from Intern before applying
If you've graduated within the past 12 months, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. Working professionals with a degree and at least one year of post-graduation experience in construction or inspection fall under the Trainee category instead. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019.
Target host employers with active inspection departments
Search for municipal agencies, engineering consulting firms, and third-party inspection companies that run structured training programs. Host sites with existing compliance documentation move the sponsor's training plan approval faster than employers starting that process from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Building Inspector roles
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate for Building Inspector positions at U.S. employers open to exchange visitors. Finding a host employer willing to cooperate with a designated sponsor's compliance requirements is the step most applicants underestimate.
Confirm the host site can sign an individualized training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a signed, activity-by-activity training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Get written confirmation from your prospective host employer early that a supervisor will complete and sign this document, detailing the inspection methods and code frameworks you'll train in.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Building Inspectors sponsored by a government agency, or whose training is government-funded, may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). USCIS adjudicates waiver requests if you cannot fulfill that requirement before pursuing a different U.S. visa status.
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Find Building Inspector JobsBuilding Inspector J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Building Inspector role?
Most Building Inspector exchange visitors enter under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree in a relevant field plus at least one year of post-graduation work experience in construction, engineering, or inspection. Current students completing a degree may qualify for the J-1 Intern category instead, provided the training directly relates to their field of study.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Building Inspector?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. That organization issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The company or agency where you perform inspections is your host employer, not your visa sponsor, and those are two separate relationships.
Where can I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Building Inspectors?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Building Inspector roles at U.S. employers who are open to exchange visitors. Identifying a willing host employer is the critical first step, because no designated sponsor can issue your DS-2019 without a host site that agrees to complete the individualized training plan and supervision requirements the program demands.
Does my building inspection license from my home country count in the United States?
Licenses issued outside the U.S. are not recognized for independent practice, but they do strengthen your J-1 training plan application by demonstrating professional-level competency. Your designated sponsor and host employer will document the specific U.S. codes, inspection methods, and regulatory frameworks you will train in during the exchange program, which is what the DS-2019 covers.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my building inspection training program runs long?
J-1 Trainee programs can last up to 18 months, with a possible extension to 24 months for hospitality trainees, but the standard cap for most inspection-related fields is 18 months. Extensions require your designated sponsor to file an amended DS-2019 before your current program end date. You cannot extend beyond the regulatory maximum regardless of host employer preference.
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