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Construction Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap. Mexican nationals need a consular appointment. Your employer must document that the role meets specialty occupation standards.
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Get Access To All JobsA WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based
Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required
Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity
This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Position Overview
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (ICE) provides field-based quality oversight for electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction activities supporting refinery projects in Whiting, Indiana.
This role is responsible for verifying construction quality, inspection and testing requirements, quality documentation, and turnover readiness. The position supports work performed both inside and outside turnaround (TAR) windows and works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineering teams.
The ICE scope may include electrical systems, field instrumentation, control systems, panels, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The position may also support supplier inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final inspections, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Field Quality Oversight
- Maintain a daily field presence and conduct walkdowns of active ICE construction work.
- Verify installation quality and compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Work Packages
- Review Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Job Notes, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Confirm inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICE scope are clearly defined before execution.
- Participate in Issued for Review (IFR) reviews and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
- Verify field work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and established scope boundaries.
ICE Construction Quality
- Verify electrical, instrumentation, and controls installations meet applicable workmanship and installation requirements.
- Review labeling, terminations, grounding, hazardous-area installations, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and power distribution work.
- Identify quality concerns and work collaboratively with field teams to resolve issues.
Inspection, Testing & Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities required by work packages and ITPs.
- Confirm required testing, including megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification.
- Verify that testing is properly documented and technically acceptable.
- Support Mechanical Completion readiness and turnover.
Quality Documentation & NCR Management
- Support the progressive development of Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC.
- Verify packages contain required inspection records, test results, drawings, RFIs, NCRs, and punch-list documentation.
- Initiate ICE construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify corrective actions are completed.
- Support Acceptance of Work and documentation closeout.
Punch List & Turnover
- Participate in Mechanical Completion and System Handover walkdowns.
- Verify ICE punch-list items are clearly documented, corrected, and closed.
- Support turnover readiness in accordance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Startup
- Verify ICE construction completion, testing, and documentation before energization or functional checkout.
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities.
- Support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness by confirming completion of required work, testing, Quality Control Packages, NCRs, and punch-list items.
Field Leadership & Quality
- Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities.
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and resolution of quality issues.
Additional Inspection Support
- Work closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Engineering teams to support project execution and turnover.
- Support supplier inspections, FATs, and final inspections when assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision within a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation.
- Experience supporting Mechanical Completion and project turnover.
- Working knowledge of electrical testing, grounding and bonding, continuity testing, calibration, and loop verification.
- Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
- Experience with Quality Control Packages, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
- TWIC card required for site access.
- Ability to work at heights and within an active industrial/refinery environment.
- Ability to work day or night shifts based on project and turnaround requirements.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
- Formal quality control, inspection, or construction verification training.
- ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
- Journeyman Electrician or equivalent field credential.
- ISA certification.
- CompEx EX01–EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certification.
- NICET certification.
- API SIEE certification.
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities within refinery or process-unit projects.
Contract Award Contingency
This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based
Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required
Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity
This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Position Overview
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (ICE) provides field-based quality oversight for electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction activities supporting refinery projects in Whiting, Indiana.
This role is responsible for verifying construction quality, inspection and testing requirements, quality documentation, and turnover readiness. The position supports work performed both inside and outside turnaround (TAR) windows and works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineering teams.
The ICE scope may include electrical systems, field instrumentation, control systems, panels, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The position may also support supplier inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final inspections, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Field Quality Oversight
- Maintain a daily field presence and conduct walkdowns of active ICE construction work.
- Verify installation quality and compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Work Packages
- Review Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Job Notes, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Confirm inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICE scope are clearly defined before execution.
- Participate in Issued for Review (IFR) reviews and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
- Verify field work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and established scope boundaries.
ICE Construction Quality
- Verify electrical, instrumentation, and controls installations meet applicable workmanship and installation requirements.
- Review labeling, terminations, grounding, hazardous-area installations, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and power distribution work.
- Identify quality concerns and work collaboratively with field teams to resolve issues.
Inspection, Testing & Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities required by work packages and ITPs.
- Confirm required testing, including megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification.
- Verify that testing is properly documented and technically acceptable.
- Support Mechanical Completion readiness and turnover.
Quality Documentation & NCR Management
- Support the progressive development of Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC.
- Verify packages contain required inspection records, test results, drawings, RFIs, NCRs, and punch-list documentation.
- Initiate ICE construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify corrective actions are completed.
- Support Acceptance of Work and documentation closeout.
Punch List & Turnover
- Participate in Mechanical Completion and System Handover walkdowns.
- Verify ICE punch-list items are clearly documented, corrected, and closed.
- Support turnover readiness in accordance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Startup
- Verify ICE construction completion, testing, and documentation before energization or functional checkout.
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities.
- Support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness by confirming completion of required work, testing, Quality Control Packages, NCRs, and punch-list items.
Field Leadership & Quality
- Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities.
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and resolution of quality issues.
Additional Inspection Support
- Work closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Engineering teams to support project execution and turnover.
- Support supplier inspections, FATs, and final inspections when assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision within a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation.
- Experience supporting Mechanical Completion and project turnover.
- Working knowledge of electrical testing, grounding and bonding, continuity testing, calibration, and loop verification.
- Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
- Experience with Quality Control Packages, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
- TWIC card required for site access.
- Ability to work at heights and within an active industrial/refinery environment.
- Ability to work day or night shifts based on project and turnaround requirements.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
- Formal quality control, inspection, or construction verification training.
- ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
- Journeyman Electrician or equivalent field credential.
- ISA certification.
- CompEx EX01–EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certification.
- NICET certification.
- API SIEE certification.
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities within refinery or process-unit projects.
Contract Award Contingency
This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.
We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Manager
Assemble a degree equivalency package early
TN visa officers scrutinize whether your credentials align with the job title. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you apply, especially if your degree is in civil engineering or a field adjacent to construction management.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes. Construction managers on federal projects are also more likely to have in-house HR teams experienced with TN documentation requirements.
Request a support letter that names the USMCA category
Your employer's support letter must explicitly state you're being hired as a Construction Manager under the USMCA TN category. Vague letters citing general management duties are a common reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions at the border.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Filter Construction Manager openings by TN visa sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate. This focuses your search on employers already familiar with the filing process, cutting down time spent educating HR teams from scratch.
Distinguish your role from general manager positions
CBP officers may flag Construction Manager titles that look like generalist management roles. Your offer letter and support documentation should emphasize technical oversight, licensed trade coordination, and project engineering duties tied to your degree field.
Mexican nationals should apply at the consulate with project documentation
Unlike Canadians who can apply at a port of entry, Mexican nationals must attend a consular interview. Bring your offer letter, employer support letter, and project scope documents showing the technical complexity of the construction management role.
Construction Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Construction Manager is a recognized TN visa category under USMCA. To qualify, the position must require a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field, and your credentials must match. Roles that are primarily supervisory without a degree requirement may not qualify, so the offer letter framing matters significantly.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Construction Managers compare to H-1B?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer registration, a lottery selection, and months of processing. For Canadian Construction Managers with a qualifying offer, TN is a faster, more predictable path. Mexican nationals face a TN cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Construction Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Construction Manager openings filtered specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who are prepared to support the filing. This avoids the common frustration of applying to roles where HR isn't familiar with TN requirements or conflates it with H-1B sponsorship obligations.
Can I apply for a TN visa at the Canadian border as a Construction Manager?
Yes, Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. land border crossing or pre-clearance facility. You'll present your passport, a detailed offer letter, your employer's support letter naming the USMCA Construction Manager category, and your educational credentials. CBP officers make the determination on the spot, which means preparation and document clarity are essential.
What happens to my TN status if my construction project ends early?
TN status is tied to your specific employer and role, not to a project. If your employment ends, you lose your authorized status and must depart or change status. You can begin a new TN application with a new employer before your current status expires. Some Construction Managers arrange to transfer to a related role within the same company to maintain continuity.