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Responsible for managing, leading, coordinating, and administering the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out. Responsible for assisting Business Development in expanding current work scope, developing proposal technical and pricing strategies and preparing proposal execution strategies/plans. Also supports communications and presentations to customers. Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for Project execution, ensuring that Project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Customer and Lemartec performance expectations.
Location & Travel Details
You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, requiring travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and additional locations are added frequently as our organization continues to grow.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.
As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.
With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.
The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities:
OFCI Responsibilities:
- Visually inspect owner-furnished deliveries upon arrival for visible damage or missing parts.
- Ensure owner furnished deliveries are securely stored on-site.
- Provide a timeline indicating exactly when materials must arrive on-site to avoid project delays.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- On-Site Project Management
- Project Coordination & Project Controls
- Construction Billings & Cash Projections
- Cost tracking for sequential costing
- Job Cost Analysis
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Weekly OAC Meetings
- Meeting Minutes and Documentation
- Project Monthly Report Generation
- Job Costing Reports
- Application for Payment Verification
- Contract Administration
- Punch-List Management
- Warranty Review & Procurement
- As-Built Document Procurement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with 3-5 years work experience within the construction industry. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of work experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment
- Superior communication and organization development skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- OSHA Certification
- Project Scheduling Experience
- Document Control Experience
In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:
- Experience in projects greater than $20 million
- Ability to travel within the U.S
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation $85K-$100K / year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
- Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Overview:
Responsible for managing, leading, coordinating, and administering the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract close-out. Responsible for assisting Business Development in expanding current work scope, developing proposal technical and pricing strategies and preparing proposal execution strategies/plans. Also supports communications and presentations to customers. Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for Project execution, ensuring that Project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Customer and Lemartec performance expectations.
Location & Travel Details
You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, requiring travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and additional locations are added frequently as our organization continues to grow.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.
As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.
With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.
The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
Responsibilities:
OFCI Responsibilities:
- Visually inspect owner-furnished deliveries upon arrival for visible damage or missing parts.
- Ensure owner furnished deliveries are securely stored on-site.
- Provide a timeline indicating exactly when materials must arrive on-site to avoid project delays.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- On-Site Project Management
- Project Coordination & Project Controls
- Construction Billings & Cash Projections
- Cost tracking for sequential costing
- Job Cost Analysis
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Weekly OAC Meetings
- Meeting Minutes and Documentation
- Project Monthly Report Generation
- Job Costing Reports
- Application for Payment Verification
- Contract Administration
- Punch-List Management
- Warranty Review & Procurement
- As-Built Document Procurement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field with 3-5 years work experience within the construction industry. In lieu of degree, 7+ years of work experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast pace environment
- Superior communication and organization development skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- OSHA Certification
- Project Scheduling Experience
- Document Control Experience
In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:
- Experience in projects greater than $20 million
- Ability to travel within the U.S
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation $85K-$100K / year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
- Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
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Emphasize your SHRM or HRCI coursework
Certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR coursework signal professional seriousness and help justify specialty occupation status. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas need to show the role requires degree-level expertise, so formal credentials strengthen your application considerably.
Apply early in your OPT window
HR hiring cycles can run eight to twelve weeks from application to start date. Applying within the first few months of your OPT authorization gives employers realistic confidence you can start and work legally before your status requires renewal.
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Human Resources Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources Assistant jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Human Resources Assistant roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, such as HR management, business administration, or organizational behavior. Your DSO must authorize OPT before you begin work, and the job must align with what you studied, not just any clerical or administrative role.
Can a Human Resources Assistant job qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
It depends on how the role is structured. Standard HR Assistant positions under CIP code 52.1001 (Human Resources Management) do not qualify for STEM OPT. However, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like industrial-organizational psychology or data analytics and the HR role is heavily analytics-focused, you may qualify. Confirm with your DSO and verify your degree's CIP code before assuming eligibility.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Human Resources Assistants after OPT ends?
Some will, but it depends on the employer's size, legal resources, and how the role is classified. HR Assistant positions can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when a degree in a specific HR-related field is genuinely required. Larger corporations with in-house immigration counsel are more likely to sponsor than small businesses. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers already open to sponsorship before investing time in the application process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my Human Resources Assistant job?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can search for a new qualifying HR role. If you do not secure new authorized employment within 60 days, you fall out of status and must depart the U.S. or take another action like transferring to a new program. Report any job changes to your DSO promptly to keep your SEVIS record current.
Does working as an HR Assistant count toward practical training requirements for OPT?
Yes, provided the role is directly related to your field of study. An HR Assistant position qualifies when your degree is in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related discipline and the job involves tasks connected to that field, such as recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee relations, or HR systems management. Generic administrative work that does not draw on your degree may not meet the practical training standard.