J-1 Visa Project Superintendent Jobs
Project Superintendent roles in construction and infrastructure can qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your experience level. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the U.S. construction firm acts as your host employer. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary
The summer associate position will assist the Project on Civic Dialogue Director and Program Coordinator with projects undertaken outside of the school year. This may include collaborative work with the Deliberative Citizenship Network and more. The facilitators will design activities, assessment topics, and dialogues to be used in the 2026 - 2027 PCD courses and events.
Essential Functions:
- Drafting fact patterns.
- Identifying dialogue topics.
- Suggesting improvements for syllabi.
- Planning class presentations.
- Designing interactive activities for students in courses such as Government 352, the American Constitution, and First Amendment Moot Court.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
This position requires previous experience with the Project on Civic Dialogue and/or completion of GOVT 184: Dialogue for Civic Engagement and GOVT-352 with Professor Lara Schwartz. The Summer Associate will also use PCD dialogue facilitation skills to review and revitalize the existing GOVT-352 course syllabus.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.
Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
Department:
School of Public Affairs
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary
The summer associate position will assist the Project on Civic Dialogue Director and Program Coordinator with projects undertaken outside of the school year. This may include collaborative work with the Deliberative Citizenship Network and more. The facilitators will design activities, assessment topics, and dialogues to be used in the 2026 - 2027 PCD courses and events.
Essential Functions:
- Drafting fact patterns.
- Identifying dialogue topics.
- Suggesting improvements for syllabi.
- Planning class presentations.
- Designing interactive activities for students in courses such as Government 352, the American Constitution, and First Amendment Moot Court.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $18.40 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
This position requires previous experience with the Project on Civic Dialogue and/or completion of GOVT 184: Dialogue for Civic Engagement and GOVT-352 with Professor Lara Schwartz. The Summer Associate will also use PCD dialogue facilitation skills to review and revitalize the existing GOVT-352 course syllabus.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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Document your field experience precisely
J-1 visa Trainee and Specialist categories require proof of relevant foreign education or post-degree work experience. Gather certified transcripts, employment letters, and project portfolios showing construction supervision, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination before approaching any host employer.
Target general contractors with federal contracts
General contractors working on federally funded infrastructure projects are already subject to DOL wage and compliance requirements, making them more familiar with structured oversight programs like J-1. Search for active federal construction contracts through SAM.gov to identify these host employers.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned superintendent roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. construction and project management roles by employers that have hosted international exchange visitors. This shortens your research time and connects you to host organizations already experienced with DS-2019 requirements and training plan obligations.
Confirm your host employer qualifies as a worksite
The State Department-designated sponsor, not your host employer, issues your DS-2019. Before accepting an offer, verify the construction firm is willing to complete the required training plan and cooperate with your sponsor organization's site visits and compliance reporting.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement early
If your home country's government funded your training or your occupation appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a 2-year home residency requirement before adjusting status. Identify this before signing a training plan, as it affects your long-term U.S. career planning.
Verify prevailing wages using OFLC Wage Search
Your sponsor's training plan must show your compensation meets program standards. Cross-check your offered wages against OFLC Wage Search using the Project Superintendent occupation code to confirm the host employer's offer aligns with DOL wage requirements before your DS-2019 is issued.
Project Superintendent J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Project Superintendent role?
Most Project Superintendent candidates qualify under the Trainee category if they have a degree plus at least one year of relevant foreign work experience, or five years of foreign work experience without a degree. Candidates with exceptional expertise and substantial industry recognition may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your State Department-designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your specific background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if a construction firm hires me?
The construction firm is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. The host employer cooperates with that sponsor but does not hold sponsorship authority.
How do I find U.S. construction employers open to hosting J-1 Trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search Project Superintendent and construction management roles from employers familiar with international exchange visitor programs. Not every general contractor has hosted a J-1 participant before, so prioritizing employers with prior international hiring experience reduces friction during the training plan approval process with your designated sponsor.
Can I move between job sites or employers during my J-1 program?
Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific training plan and host organization. If your Project Superintendent role requires rotating between job sites under the same host employer, that is typically permissible. Changing host employers requires your sponsor's approval and may require a new training plan and amended DS-2019, so confirm any site or employer change before it happens.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement commonly apply to construction professionals?
It depends on two factors: whether your home government funded your exchange program, and whether your occupation appears on your country's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Construction and project management occupations appear on the skills lists of several developing nations. Check the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your specific country and consult your sponsor organization before committing to a program.