OPT Construction Supervisor Jobs
Construction Supervisor jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or provide OPT extension support. Most roles are full-time and field-based, which satisfies the OPT employment requirement. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role, so your 12-month clock applies.
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8611 W Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4005
Date Posted:
September 15, 2026
Department:
16008035 Allina Health Facilities Support Services East
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Leads and oversees construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across healthcare facilities. Responsible for managing internal construction staff and external contractors, while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare regulations.
Plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, functional and compliant care environment by coordinating closely with clinical teams, facilities leadership, and administrative partners. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively manage work in active healthcare environments with minimal disruption to patient care.
Principle Responsibilities
- Leads and oversees daily construction and renovation activities across healthcare sites, coordinate internal & external construction assets
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations including building codes, ICRA, ILSM, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards
- Manages project schedules, sequencing, and logistics in active/occupied environments
- Leads safety programs, enforce OSHA compliance, and conduct site safety audits
- Coordinates with facility leadership, clinical departments, and stakeholders for project execution
- Manages project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and reporting
- Supports budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning for construction activities
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
- Associate’s or Vocational Degree - In construction trades OR 2+ years Construction experience
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years Construction management or supervisory experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
- ICRA training Certification preferred
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
- Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
8611 W Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4005
Date Posted:
September 15, 2026
Department:
16008035 Allina Health Facilities Support Services East
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Leads and oversees construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across healthcare facilities. Responsible for managing internal construction staff and external contractors, while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare regulations.
Plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, functional and compliant care environment by coordinating closely with clinical teams, facilities leadership, and administrative partners. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively manage work in active healthcare environments with minimal disruption to patient care.
Principle Responsibilities
- Leads and oversees daily construction and renovation activities across healthcare sites, coordinate internal & external construction assets
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations including building codes, ICRA, ILSM, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards
- Manages project schedules, sequencing, and logistics in active/occupied environments
- Leads safety programs, enforce OSHA compliance, and conduct site safety audits
- Coordinates with facility leadership, clinical departments, and stakeholders for project execution
- Manages project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and reporting
- Supports budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning for construction activities
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
- Associate’s or Vocational Degree - In construction trades OR 2+ years Construction experience
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years Construction management or supervisory experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
- ICRA training Certification preferred
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
- Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Construction Supervisor
Target mid-size general contractors
Mid-size general contractors with active federal or commercial project pipelines are more likely to sponsor visas than small residential builders. Look for firms with HR departments, which signals the infrastructure to navigate work authorization paperwork.
Highlight your degree field clearly
Construction Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when tied to a civil engineering, construction management, or architecture degree. Make your degree field prominent on your resume so employers immediately see the specialty occupation connection.
Start your job search early
With only 12 months of OPT and no STEM extension available for this role, begin applying at least four months before graduation. Employers need time to verify OPT eligibility and prepare any future H-1B sponsorship documentation.
Address OPT proactively in interviews
Construction employers often have less visa experience than tech firms. Bring a one-page OPT explainer to interviews. Clarify that you can start work immediately on OPT and that H-1B sponsorship, if needed, comes later.
Pursue roles on public infrastructure projects
Companies holding federal, state, or municipal contracts often have established compliance departments comfortable with work authorization. These employers have dealt with visa sponsorship before and are less likely to reject candidates based on status alone.
Get your certifications before you apply
OSHA 30, PMP, or LEED credentials strengthen your candidacy and reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship costs. When your qualifications are hard to replace, employers are more willing to invest in the visa process.
Construction Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Construction Supervisor on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field, such as civil engineering or construction management. OPT requires that your employment be in a position that uses the knowledge and skills from your program. A Construction Supervisor role tied to a qualifying degree satisfies that requirement.
Is a Construction Supervisor role eligible for STEM OPT extension?
No. Construction Supervisor positions are classified under CIP codes that are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. You have 12 months of post-completion OPT. If you want to remain in the U.S. after that period, your employer will need to file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires.
Do Construction Supervisor jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a field like civil engineering, construction management, or architecture. The key is that the job must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Roles requiring any general degree without a field-specific connection are harder to sponsor, so the job description matters.
How do I find Construction Supervisor jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to employers who will reject you on status alone. General job boards don't filter this way, so using Migrate Mate significantly reduces wasted applications and speeds up your search.
What happens if my Construction Supervisor job ends before my OPT expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new qualifying position, change to another visa status, or leave the country. During this window you cannot work. If you find a new Construction Supervisor role within 60 days, you can resume authorized employment under your existing OPT EAD.