J-1 Visa Field Operations Manager Jobs
Field Operations Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which allows hands-on training in business operations and logistics management. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the U.S. employer serves as your host site.
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INTRODUCTION
NOTE: This specific job posting is only available for transitioning Active-Duty military service members participating under the DOD SkillBridge Program. Allan Myers is looking for a hard-working Field Operations Trainee (Skillbridge) who is eager to learn about the heavy civil construction industry. This Trainee will be responsible for assisting the Crew Leader in the management of a crew, conducting morning safety huddles, and effectively communicating with their team members. This position is designed to prepare the Trainee for a Field Manager role within a 1-2 year time period. Allan Myers builds large, important, innovative infrastructure projects that shape the face of the mid-Atlantic region. We provide on-the-job training, best-in-class benefits, and developmental pathways for you to achieve your highest career goals. Join us and let’s build excellence together.
Responsibilities:
In this developmental role, Trainees will perform basic laborer functions on the crew while learning to become responsible for the following tasks.
- Ensures laborers report for work on time and in compliance with all policies regarding appearance and being “fit for work”.
- Procures all necessary materials and equipment.
- Ensures that the work environment is safe for all employees.
- Determines which employees will be responsible for which tasks while on the jobsite.
- Ensures that their laborers’ production is at a sufficient level and maintains documentation for recommending promotions, etc.
- Maintains materials usage documentation.
- Provides initial training for new hires and continual training for all team members.
- Maintains “Image of Excellence” housekeeping.
- Documents the safety status and overall fitness of all machinery and company equipment under their supervision.
- Communicates with the Equipment Shop on maintenance and repair via email.
- Leads team safety meetings for their crew.
- Reports incidents and injuries to Superintendent and HSE Team immediately.
- Forwards members’ concerns/complaints to Human Resources.
- Works with Superintendent on appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience managing a team of employees, displaying significant management and leadership experience. Proven excellence in carrying out drive, results-oriented job duties and responsibilities.
- Experience in a heavy/civil construction industry preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment, hand-held equipment, and general commercial construction preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of safety practices within a construction environment preferred, but not required.
- Known for taking action, building consensus, being influential, and making purposeful decisions.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to frequently lift heavy objects over 60lbs.
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Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters. At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Operations Manager
Document your operational training objectives upfront
J-1 Trainee and Specialist applications require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan. Map each field operations competency you'll develop to specific host activities before you approach any employer, so your DS-2019 application isn't delayed by vague objectives.
Target employers with established host-site histories
Search for companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees or Specialists in operations or logistics roles. Employers familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan documentation will move faster and avoid the compliance gaps that derail offers at the last stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned operations roles
Field Operations Manager openings that accommodate J-1 Trainees or Specialists aren't always labeled as such. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship before investing time in applications at host sites with no prior exchange visitor experience.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. If your country, program funding, or skill area triggers this requirement, confirm it with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer's offer.
Verify your host employer qualifies as a training site
Not every operations-focused company qualifies as a J-1 host. Your designated sponsor must approve the host site, confirm it has the capacity to provide structured training, and countersign your placement plan before USCIS recognizes the arrangement as valid sponsorship.
Align your DS-2019 program duration with realistic project timelines
J-1 Trainee programs run up to 18 months; Specialist programs up to 24 months. Field operations training that includes seasonal cycles, supply chain audits, or multi-site rotations may need the full allowable period, so negotiate duration with your sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued.
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Find Field Operations Manager JobsField Operations Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Field Operations Manager roles?
Most Field Operations Manager positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within five years of completing your degree or if you have less than five years of post-degree work experience. Specialist applies to professionals with specialized experience who don't fit the Trainee timeline. Your designated sponsor, not the employer, determines which category fits your background and issues the DS-2019 accordingly.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Field Operations Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. The employer functions as the host site and provides the training environment. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Without a designated sponsor willing to take on your case, the host employer cannot place you on a J-1 visa regardless of their interest in hiring you.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Field Operations Manager?
Many operations and logistics employers don't advertise J-1 compatibility in job postings, which makes filtering difficult through standard job boards. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship so you can focus outreach on host sites with relevant experience. Contacting the hiring manager directly to ask about exchange visitor hosting before applying can also save significant time.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my operations training takes longer than expected?
Extensions are possible but must be approved by your designated sponsor before your current DS-2019 expires. The total program length for J-1 Trainees is capped at 18 months, and Specialists at 24 months, so plan your training milestones accordingly. Your sponsor will require documentation showing the additional time is necessary to complete the approved training objectives. Requests submitted after the DS-2019 expires are not processed.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Field Operations Managers on J-1 visas?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, if your home country has designated your field as a skill that needs development, or if you're a medical graduate. For Field Operations Manager trainees outside of those categories, the requirement often doesn't apply, but you should confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, especially if you plan to pursue an H-1B or green card afterward.
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