Construction E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
Connecticut's construction sector spans major infrastructure work, commercial development in Hartford and Stamford, and university campus expansions across New Haven. Australian engineers, project managers, and estimators pursuing E-3 visa sponsorship will find activity concentrated among large general contractors and specialty firms working on state-funded and private projects throughout Fairfield and Hartford counties.
Find Construction JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 18+ Construction E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
See all Construction E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Construction E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut.
Get Access To All JobsJob Title
Senior Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
The Senior Facility Manager is responsible for leading the overall facilities management operations for one or more client sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective building operations while delivering exceptional client service. This role oversees facility maintenance, vendor management, financial performance, compliance, capital projects, and team leadership to support the client's business objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, high rise or campus ensuring that all services are effectively delivered and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance. Ensure that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with C&W policies and ownership directives
- Manage service contracts cost effectively. Responsible for all aspects of service delivery pursuant to these contracts, responsible for periodic and ongoing performance and financial review, conducting RFP’s, and assuring payments and invoicing match contract pricing. Initiate audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met
- Lead the facility management team in the supervision of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities
- Ensure that facility management staff consistently provides positive and prompt response to requests from the client and building tenants/occupants
- Ensure facility management staff implements ongoing contract review programs to constantly assess client, tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner and the properties
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting and reviews of all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex
- Develop, prepare and explain the annual facility budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans
- Assist in development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting by the facility management team of statistical data and analysis to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives, work order productivity, cost savings and improvements. Review work order metrics and system to identify service gaps and recurring issues and provide corrective actions
- Approve all positions and direct the hiring, training and motivational activities of the facility management staff. Responsible for effective and proactive employee relations with all site staff. Conduct and approve all performance evaluations of facility management staff
- Manage and drive customer focus within all areas of operational activities and ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts
- Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals
- Ensure that facility management staff require all tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Technical Proficiency
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Customer Focus
- Financial Management
- Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Team Orientation
- Vendor Management
- Multi-Tasking
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
- Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
- Experience with human resource and performance management processes
- Experience with critical system environments preferred
- CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Senior Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
The Senior Facility Manager is responsible for leading the overall facilities management operations for one or more client sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective building operations while delivering exceptional client service. This role oversees facility maintenance, vendor management, financial performance, compliance, capital projects, and team leadership to support the client's business objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, high rise or campus ensuring that all services are effectively delivered and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance. Ensure that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with C&W policies and ownership directives
- Manage service contracts cost effectively. Responsible for all aspects of service delivery pursuant to these contracts, responsible for periodic and ongoing performance and financial review, conducting RFP’s, and assuring payments and invoicing match contract pricing. Initiate audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met
- Lead the facility management team in the supervision of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities
- Ensure that facility management staff consistently provides positive and prompt response to requests from the client and building tenants/occupants
- Ensure facility management staff implements ongoing contract review programs to constantly assess client, tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner and the properties
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting and reviews of all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex
- Develop, prepare and explain the annual facility budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans
- Assist in development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting by the facility management team of statistical data and analysis to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives, work order productivity, cost savings and improvements. Review work order metrics and system to identify service gaps and recurring issues and provide corrective actions
- Approve all positions and direct the hiring, training and motivational activities of the facility management staff. Responsible for effective and proactive employee relations with all site staff. Conduct and approve all performance evaluations of facility management staff
- Manage and drive customer focus within all areas of operational activities and ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts
- Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals
- Ensure that facility management staff require all tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Technical Proficiency
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Customer Focus
- Financial Management
- Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Team Orientation
- Vendor Management
- Multi-Tasking
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
- Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
- Experience with human resource and performance management processes
- Experience with critical system environments preferred
- CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
E-3 Construction Job Roles in Connecticut
See all Construction E-3 Jobs in Connecticut
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Construction Jobs in ConnecticutConstruction E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies in Connecticut sponsor E-3 visas?
Large general contractors and construction management firms operating in Connecticut are the most active E-3 sponsors, including companies like Turner Construction, Whiting-Turner, and O&G Industries, which regularly manage large-scale commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure projects in the state. Multinational engineering and construction firms with Connecticut offices are also more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes than smaller regional contractors.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most construction E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and Stamford account for the highest concentration of construction activity in Connecticut, driven by commercial development, state government infrastructure projects, and corporate campus work in Fairfield County. New Haven sees consistent construction demand tied to Yale University expansion and downtown redevelopment. Bridgeport also has active infrastructure and mixed-use development projects that attract larger firms with sponsorship capacity.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Connecticut?
E-3 sponsorship in construction applies to specialty occupation roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In practice, this includes project engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, construction project managers, estimators with engineering or construction management degrees, and BIM coordinators. General labor, site supervision, and trade roles do not qualify because they do not require a specific degree as an industry standard.
How do I find construction E-3 sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate is the most targeted place to search, as it filters jobs specifically by visa type and state, so you can browse construction E-3 sponsorship opportunities in Connecticut without sorting through listings from employers who do not sponsor. Beyond the job board, focusing your search on Connecticut's larger general contractors and engineering-led construction firms will improve your chances, since smaller subcontractors rarely have the HR infrastructure to support E-3 applications.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in construction?
Connecticut's prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded construction projects, which means E-3 employers must ensure the offered wage meets both the Department of Labor's Labor Condition Application prevailing wage requirement and any applicable state prevailing wage rates, whichever is higher. Projects tied to Connecticut's Department of Transportation or state university system often fall under these requirements, so candidates should confirm their prospective employer understands both federal and state wage obligations before the LCA is filed.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 construction jobs in Connecticut?
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.