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Construction Site Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with engineering or construction management credentials. Canadian citizens can obtain TN status directly at the U.S. border when presenting required documentation, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers provide a support letter confirming the role meets TN requirements.
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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 Site Manager
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
Construction Site Manager isn't a listed TN visa occupation by that title. You'll need to frame your role under Engineer or another qualifying category, matching your degree field to the job duties your employer describes in the offer letter.
Request a detailed offer letter early
Your employer's offer letter does most of the heavy lifting at the border or consulate. Get them to specify your engineering or management credentials, the specialty nature of your duties, and your TN category before anything is filed.
Target contractors with federal or multi-state projects
General contractors on federally funded infrastructure projects already have established visa sponsorship experience and HR processes in place. They're more likely to be familiar with work visa procedures and requirements, making the TN visa application process smoother without needing to educate them from scratch.
Prepare province-specific credential documentation
If you hold a P.Eng. from a Canadian provincial association, bring your registration certificate and transcript. U.S. border officers and consular officials use these to verify the specialty occupation standard, especially for construction-adjacent engineering roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active visa filings
Search Migrate Mate to surface construction employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Targeting companies familiar with visa sponsorship processes reduces the need to educate HR teams unfamiliar with the TN application steps.
Verify the employer's visa sponsorship experience beforehand
If your construction project moves between job sites in different metro areas, confirm with your employer that they understand TN visa requirements for your role. While TN sponsorship itself doesn't involve government filings, your employer should verify that your position qualifies under TN occupational categories and that you meet all eligibility criteria before presenting your case at the port of entry or consulate.
Construction Site Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Construction Site Manager qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Not directly by that title. TN visas cover specific USMCA-listed occupations, and Construction Site Manager isn't one of them verbatim. Most applicants qualify under the Engineer category, provided the role requires applying engineering principles and the candidate holds a relevant engineering degree. The offer letter must make this connection explicit for CBP or consular officers to approve the petition.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
For Canadian citizens, TN is significantly faster and more predictable. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and Canadians can apply at the border the same day they receive an offer. H-1B visa requires employer registration, a lottery selection, and a wait until October 1 to start work. Mexican nationals face a TN annual limit, making H-1B a practical backup if that cap is reached.
What documents should I bring to the border as a Canadian Construction Site Manager?
Bring your employer's offer letter detailing your job duties and TN category, your engineering degree or diploma, your P.Eng. registration certificate if applicable, and a valid Canadian passport. CBP officers assess whether your qualifications match the specialty occupation on the spot. Incomplete documentation is the most common reason for delays or denials at the port of entry.
Where can I find Construction Site Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. jobs with TN visa sponsorship. You can search by role and filter for employers who've worked with TN visa holders before, which saves time compared to cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Can my TN visa cover multiple construction job sites across different states?
Your TN status is tied to the employer and role, not a fixed address. If you rotate between project sites in different metropolitan areas, make sure your employer documentation clearly reflects all potential work locations before you present your case at the port of entry (for Canadians) or consulate (for Mexicans). This ensures your TN approval covers the scope of work you'll actually perform. Confirm the details with your employer before your first TN approval so you're not caught off-guard mid-project.