OPT Division Manager Jobs
Division Manager roles typically require a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, making them a strong fit for OPT authorization. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives employers meaningful runway. Many Division Manager positions qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship, which employers in this role commonly pursue.
Find OPT Division Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 56+ Division Manager jobs










See all 56+ Division Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Division Manager roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
INTRODUCTION
As a Division Safety Manager, you will ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and the general public on our world class projects. The Division Safety Manager is responsible for creating a culture of care while enforcing Clark's Safety and Health Policy, as well as local and federal safety standards on jobsites. This role leads employee safety education in partnership with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. To us, no project is successful unless it is built safely.
Responsibilities
- Drive the Clark safety culture on a project
- Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, trade partners, and general public
- Enforce corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
- Mentor safety staff and assist in their development
- Identify known or potential exposures and recommend corrective action
- Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project specific safety programs
- Partner with field supervision to ensure safety hazard mitigation measures are included in the planning of project construction activities
- Develop project specific safety education for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors, based upon upcoming work activities or recent at-risk trends
- Drive and create a safety vision and aligns the team to deliver and achieve a safe workplace for everyone
- Facilitate third party safety reviews including OSHA
- Teach safety-related topics within Clark beyond your jobsite
- Assist with business plan objective and/or other corporate initiatives including OSHA, Red and Blue Alerts and Corporate policies and procedures
- Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
- Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
- Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of relevant construction safety experience with an undergraduate degree in safety and health (or related discipline) or demonstrated construction safety and trade experience
- Ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
- Proof of training and experience in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and heavy equipment safely
- Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain buy-in from a broad range of stakeholders from a new craft worker to senior executive leader
- Strength in managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline driven environment
- Agile, energetic, data driven approach to achieving individual and organizational objectives while balancing short term and long term goals
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- OSHA 30 Hour
- CHST or CSP
- 1st Aid/CPR training
- EM 385
The Physical Side of the Role:
This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.
Your Work Environment:
You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Our High-Performing Culture:
This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.
A Drug Free Workplace:
Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.
See all 56+ OPT Division Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Division Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Division Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have filed H-1B visa petitions before are far more likely to sponsor again. Search public LCA disclosure data to identify which organizations have sponsored Division Manager or similar management roles before hiring.
Lead with your OPT timeline early
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Employers hiring Division Managers plan 6 to 12 months ahead, so giving them early visibility prevents surprises and signals professionalism.
Connect your degree field to the role explicitly
Division Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations, but only when the role requires a specific degree field. Make your resume and cover letter explicitly tie your academic background to the management responsibilities.
Prioritize mid-size and large employers
Larger organizations have established immigration legal teams and HR processes for sponsoring work visas. For a senior role like Division Manager, mid-size and enterprise employers are generally better sponsorship bets than small businesses.
Use your STEM extension if eligible
If your degree is in a STEM field, apply for the 24-month OPT extension well before your initial 12 months expire. This gives sponsoring employers two additional years to file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Frame your visa situation as a business case
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against the value of the hire. For a Division Manager role, emphasize the specialized expertise and leadership continuity you bring, making the sponsorship investment straightforward to justify internally.
Division Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Division Manager?
Yes. Division Manager roles are generally compatible with F-1 OPT authorization, provided the position is directly related to your degree field. Your OPT employment must align with the field of study listed on your I-20, so a management role in a field outside your degree may not qualify. Confirm the match with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Division Manager jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, especially at mid-size and large companies with established immigration programs. Division Manager positions commonly meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B eligibility because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific discipline. Use Migrate Mate to browse Division Manager roles filtered for visa sponsorship, so you're only applying where sponsorship is realistic.
Does a Division Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Division Manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation when it requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Roles that accept any academic background are harder to support under H-1B. Employers typically document the specialized knowledge requirement in the job description and Labor Condition Application to support the petition.
How much of my OPT period will a Division Manager hiring process use up?
Senior management roles like Division Manager often have longer hiring timelines, sometimes 60 to 90 days from application to offer. If you're mid-way through your OPT window, factor in that gap carefully. Apply early, and if you're STEM-eligible, file for your 24-month extension well before your current authorization expires to avoid any gap in employment eligibility.
What should I do if a Division Manager employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Ask whether they're open to sponsoring after a period of employment, since some companies that don't have a stated policy will sponsor strong performers. Also verify whether the company has filed LCAs or H-1B petitions historically, as stated policies aren't always up to date. If sponsorship is ruled out entirely, refocus your search on employers who have a track record of sponsoring management-level roles.