OPT Assistant Construction Manager Jobs
Assistant Construction Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Most roles involve on-site coordination, subcontractor oversight, and project documentation, which align well with STEM OPT extension eligibility and the 24-month extension many students pursue.
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Get Access To All JobsIf you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports marine sustainability, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Marine Operations team. Marine Operations provides services to include mechanical and hydraulic dredging, certified commercial diving, lock and dam repair, inspection, and debris removal, just to name a few. The end product might not be visible, but it will be essential. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.
As a Project Manager, Marine Construction, your key responsibilities will be to manage a phase of a large complex project or manage multiple medium sized marine construction projects that are approximately greater than $1M and are up to $50M. It is also your responsibility to plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Why Michels Construction, Inc.?
- We support dynamic and growing industries
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America's largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You want to win.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You want your work to be meaningful
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You are flexible and optimistic
What it takes:
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of both
- Project Management experience in Marine Construction or Heavy Civil is desired
- Ability to be on the water performing work in varying conditions
- Position requires extensive travel throughout the United States (50% or more)
- Experience with B2W, Microsoft Project, and AutoCad a plus but not required
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports marine sustainability, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Marine Operations team. Marine Operations provides services to include mechanical and hydraulic dredging, certified commercial diving, lock and dam repair, inspection, and debris removal, just to name a few. The end product might not be visible, but it will be essential. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours.
As a Project Manager, Marine Construction, your key responsibilities will be to manage a phase of a large complex project or manage multiple medium sized marine construction projects that are approximately greater than $1M and are up to $50M. It is also your responsibility to plan, direct and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Why Michels Construction, Inc.?
- We support dynamic and growing industries
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America's largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You want to win.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You want your work to be meaningful
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You are flexible and optimistic
What it takes:
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of both
- Project Management experience in Marine Construction or Heavy Civil is desired
- Ability to be on the water performing work in varying conditions
- Position requires extensive travel throughout the United States (50% or more)
- Experience with B2W, Microsoft Project, and AutoCad a plus but not required
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant Construction Manager
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Construction management and civil engineering degrees on the STEM designated degree program list qualify for the 24-month OPT extension. Verify your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting a role to avoid authorization gaps.
Apply before your OPT start date approaches
Construction firms run background checks and onboarding that can take three to six weeks. Starting your job search four to five months before your current status expires gives you enough runway to clear all pre-employment requirements.
Highlight project management software skills prominently
Proficiency in Procore, Autodesk Build, or Primavera P6 signals immediate on-site value. Firms weighing OPT sponsorship overhead are more likely to move forward when a candidate reduces the ramp-up time they'd otherwise absorb.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline upfront
Bringing up your work authorization status early in conversations builds trust and filters out firms unwilling to sponsor before you invest time in their process. It also gives compliance teams adequate lead time to prepare paperwork.
Focus on mid-size regional contractors, not only large nationals
Regional firms with steady project pipelines often sponsor OPT students because local talent pools are thin. They move faster than large nationals and are more flexible on visa processing timelines when they want a specific candidate.
Assistant Construction Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Construction Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related STEM-designated field, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. The role itself must also be directly related to your field of study, which most site coordination and project management positions satisfy. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Assistant Construction Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and visa candidates, so you're not sifting through postings from firms that won't consider international students. Search for Assistant Construction Manager roles there to focus your time on employers already open to your work authorization status.
Can I work on a construction site on OPT, or are there restrictions?
OPT authorizes full-time employment in a role related to your degree, including on-site construction management positions. There are no restrictions specific to physical job sites. The key requirement is that the work ties directly to your field of study. Coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings, and managing schedules all qualify under construction management or engineering degrees.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers mid-project?
OPT is tied to your authorization period, not to a specific employer, so you can change jobs during your OPT window as long as the new role relates to your field of study. You must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. If you're on STEM OPT, your new employer must also enroll in E-Verify and submit a new training plan.
Do construction firms commonly sponsor H-1B visas after OPT for this role?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by firm size and project volume. Large general contractors and construction management companies such as Turner Construction, Skanska, and Jacobs have documented H-1B filing histories for project management roles. Mid-size regional contractors with consistent pipeline work also sponsor when they've invested in training a candidate. Research individual employers before committing to your job search.