Construction Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's construction sector spans major infrastructure projects, commercial developments, and public works across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento. Large general contractors like Turner Construction, Webcor, and Skanska regularly hire construction managers and have demonstrated histories of visa sponsorship for qualified candidates with project management experience and relevant degrees.
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Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Concord
Position Summary:
The Construction Manager is responsible for paving and concrete construction and improvement projects. The Construction Manager identifies contract worthy projects, consults on project feasibility and project site details, coordinates with construction crews and on a project specific basis performs construction oversight. The incumbent may also prepare job packages and construction estimates, conduct job walks, and meet with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies. The Construction Manager ensures projects are completed per regulatory guidelines, permits and schedule.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $126,000.
Bay Area Maximum: $200,000.
California Minimum: $120,000.
California Maximum: $190,000.
Job Responsibilities:
- Applies broad expertise to work with a high degree of knowledge and ability.
- Works closely with Project Managers and Construction Supervisors to understand construction targets and identify potential contractual projects.
- Compiles and interprets internal drawings and relevant data for the RFP and contract processes, renegotiates contract scope with contractor when needed. Following start of construction, consults and clarifies technical details for contractors assisting with change orders if needed.
- Attends job scope walk downs, leads job scope discussions and provides constructability input. Leads formal job walk downs with Project Managers and/or Supervisors to review the IFC (Issued For Construction) drawings and discuss schedule and target dates.
- Addresses all communication and project documentation with contractors and conduct meetings at the job site.
- Monitors daily construction activities and ensures the construction operations meet the program’s safety, quality, cost and schedule goals. Utilizes workload management database, updates any assigned projects, reviews workload analysis reports for action, and manages full planning team process from inception via request for contract.
- Acts as point of contact for construction contractors, ensures the contractor’s plan and assigned resources are adequate to deliver the highest value. Obtains any information, resources, services or materials needed to maintain the construction workflow, budget and schedule from Project Coordinator, Engineering, Contracts or other internal PG&E teams.
- Acts as PG&E Representative in the field. Ensures contractors follow safety plans, project environmental/land permits and PG&E safety rules and processes.
- Works with Project Managers to establish planning/schedule dates for construction to commence later in the year.
- Provides mentoring and training to Associate, Career and Senior level employees.
Qualifications: Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience in the field of Civil engineering or Civil Construction
Desired:
- 9 years working experience in the field of Civil Engineering or Civil Construction.
- Working Knowledge Primavera P6, Unifier, Primavera Contracts Manager, Prolog, Microsoft Office or similar.
- Demonstrated abilities in Cost accounting / Inspection / Contract administration.
- Ability to perform cost and project scheduling. Experience with managing government agency paving and concrete projects Knowledge of unit price contracts
Requisition ID # 174336
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Concord
Position Summary:
The Construction Manager is responsible for paving and concrete construction and improvement projects. The Construction Manager identifies contract worthy projects, consults on project feasibility and project site details, coordinates with construction crews and on a project specific basis performs construction oversight. The incumbent may also prepare job packages and construction estimates, conduct job walks, and meet with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies. The Construction Manager ensures projects are completed per regulatory guidelines, permits and schedule.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $126,000.
Bay Area Maximum: $200,000.
California Minimum: $120,000.
California Maximum: $190,000.
Job Responsibilities:
- Applies broad expertise to work with a high degree of knowledge and ability.
- Works closely with Project Managers and Construction Supervisors to understand construction targets and identify potential contractual projects.
- Compiles and interprets internal drawings and relevant data for the RFP and contract processes, renegotiates contract scope with contractor when needed. Following start of construction, consults and clarifies technical details for contractors assisting with change orders if needed.
- Attends job scope walk downs, leads job scope discussions and provides constructability input. Leads formal job walk downs with Project Managers and/or Supervisors to review the IFC (Issued For Construction) drawings and discuss schedule and target dates.
- Addresses all communication and project documentation with contractors and conduct meetings at the job site.
- Monitors daily construction activities and ensures the construction operations meet the program’s safety, quality, cost and schedule goals. Utilizes workload management database, updates any assigned projects, reviews workload analysis reports for action, and manages full planning team process from inception via request for contract.
- Acts as point of contact for construction contractors, ensures the contractor’s plan and assigned resources are adequate to deliver the highest value. Obtains any information, resources, services or materials needed to maintain the construction workflow, budget and schedule from Project Coordinator, Engineering, Contracts or other internal PG&E teams.
- Acts as PG&E Representative in the field. Ensures contractors follow safety plans, project environmental/land permits and PG&E safety rules and processes.
- Works with Project Managers to establish planning/schedule dates for construction to commence later in the year.
- Provides mentoring and training to Associate, Career and Senior level employees.
Qualifications: Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience in the field of Civil engineering or Civil Construction
Desired:
- 9 years working experience in the field of Civil Engineering or Civil Construction.
- Working Knowledge Primavera P6, Unifier, Primavera Contracts Manager, Prolog, Microsoft Office or similar.
- Demonstrated abilities in Cost accounting / Inspection / Contract administration.
- Ability to perform cost and project scheduling. Experience with managing government agency paving and concrete projects Knowledge of unit price contracts
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Which companies sponsor visas for construction managers in California?
Large general contractors and engineering firms account for most construction manager sponsorships in California. Companies such as Turner Construction, Skanska, Webcor Builders, DPR Construction, and Hensel Phelps have filed H-1B visa petitions for construction management roles. Larger firms with dedicated HR and legal teams are generally better positioned to navigate the sponsorship process than smaller regional contractors.
Which visa types are most common for construction manager roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for construction managers in California, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Candidates from Canada or Mexico may also qualify under the TN visa category. Those with extraordinary ability in the field may explore the O-1A, though this requires significant documented achievement and is less commonly used in construction.
Which cities in California have the most construction manager sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles leads in volume due to ongoing commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects, including work tied to the 2028 Olympics preparations. San Francisco and the Bay Area follow closely, driven by tech campus builds and transit infrastructure. San Diego has steady demand from biotech facility construction and military infrastructure. Sacramento sees consistent public sector and state government project activity.
How to find construction manager visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search construction manager roles in California without sorting through positions that won't consider international candidates. The platform surfaces employers who have a documented history of sponsoring work visas, which saves significant time when targeting general contractors, project management firms, and public works contractors across the state.
Are there any California-specific considerations for construction managers seeking visa sponsorship?
California's prevailing wage laws apply on public works projects, which affects the wage an employer must pay and document for H-1B purposes. The state's high volume of publicly funded infrastructure projects means many sponsoring employers are also subject to state labor compliance requirements. Candidates with licensure or experience in California Building Code standards are often more competitive with local contractors navigating these requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored construction manager jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.