Construction F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona
Construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Phoenix and Tucson, where firms like AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, and Burns & McDonnell staff civil, structural, and environmental engineering roles. Arizona's sustained infrastructure investment and population-driven development keep STEM-eligible construction positions in demand for international students completing their OPT period.
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Senior Engineer will become a strategic asset within a growing business unit and the key member of our project teams for the most creative builder in America. As part of VDC team you will be involved in a range of activities throughout the design-build cycle that are essential for a successful project delivery. These activities include support and implementation of Clayco’s Digital Practice Technology in a variety of tasks as they relate to design analysis, design process, pre-construction, construction, and the facility handover. This is a critical support role with opportunity to become one of our VDC industry experts.
The Specifics of the Role
- Provide assistance to the design-build team to facilitate 3D and 2D coordination.
- Liaison with the design team and project subcontractors through multitude of BIM centric activities.
- Provide technical support for a range of application used in-house.
- Assist Pre-Con with quantities extraction and scheduling.
- Assist and coach the project teams in the use of companywide BIM best practices.
- Coordinate 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
- Perform 4D virtual building analysis on model working closely with scheduling, project managers, and superintendents.
- Perform 5D virtual building analysis in close collaboration with the estimating team.
- Perform and document clash detection on virtual building model as well as assist in conflict resolution.
- Perform material quantity take-off of building model for conceptual estimating purposes utilizing leading edge BIM technologies.
- Manage model changes through design updates and as built conditions.
- Serve as the information manager and content gatekeeper for the duration of project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 3-5 years of experience in AEC industry, in particular MEP coordination.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with VDC/BIM related processes.
- Solid knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360/ACC cloud-based technology.
- Willing to travel and/or relocate to a job site.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Senior Engineer will become a strategic asset within a growing business unit and the key member of our project teams for the most creative builder in America. As part of VDC team you will be involved in a range of activities throughout the design-build cycle that are essential for a successful project delivery. These activities include support and implementation of Clayco’s Digital Practice Technology in a variety of tasks as they relate to design analysis, design process, pre-construction, construction, and the facility handover. This is a critical support role with opportunity to become one of our VDC industry experts.
The Specifics of the Role
- Provide assistance to the design-build team to facilitate 3D and 2D coordination.
- Liaison with the design team and project subcontractors through multitude of BIM centric activities.
- Provide technical support for a range of application used in-house.
- Assist Pre-Con with quantities extraction and scheduling.
- Assist and coach the project teams in the use of companywide BIM best practices.
- Coordinate 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
- Perform 4D virtual building analysis on model working closely with scheduling, project managers, and superintendents.
- Perform 5D virtual building analysis in close collaboration with the estimating team.
- Perform and document clash detection on virtual building model as well as assist in conflict resolution.
- Perform material quantity take-off of building model for conceptual estimating purposes utilizing leading edge BIM technologies.
- Manage model changes through design updates and as built conditions.
- Serve as the information manager and content gatekeeper for the duration of project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 3-5 years of experience in AEC industry, in particular MEP coordination.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with VDC/BIM related processes.
- Solid knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360/ACC cloud-based technology.
- Willing to travel and/or relocate to a job site.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Which construction companies in Arizona sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Engineering and construction firms with established STEM OPT hiring in Arizona include AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, Burns & McDonnell, and Stantec, all of which have Phoenix-area offices and file Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Larger general contractors with in-house engineering teams are more likely to sponsor than smaller subcontractors. Checking DOL OFLC disclosure data by employer and occupation code shows verified filing history.
Which Arizona cities have the most construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix accounts for the majority of construction STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Arizona, driven by its concentration of engineering firms, municipal infrastructure projects, and data center construction tied to the semiconductor industry. Tucson is a secondary market with university-adjacent infrastructure work. Tempe and Chandler also have engineering office clusters that support STEM-eligible construction roles.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Arizona?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree. In construction, that typically means civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, construction management with a STEM degree, and geotechnical or transportation engineering positions. General labor, project coordination without an engineering degree, and estimating roles without STEM credentials generally do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension.
How do I find construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters construction job listings by visa type, so you can search specifically for F-1 STEM OPT-eligible roles in Arizona without sorting through positions that don't support your authorization. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in construction and engineering occupations, which is a practical signal that a company has sponsored international candidates before in Arizona.
Are there Arizona-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in construction?
Arizona's construction sector is heavily tied to semiconductor fab expansion, data center development, and transportation infrastructure funded through federal programs, all of which attract large engineering firms with established immigration infrastructure. STEM OPT eligibility still depends on your specific degree's CIP code and the role's SOC code alignment, not the project type. Arizona does not impose state-level immigration filing requirements beyond federal USCIS and DOL obligations.