Construction Jobs in Florida with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
F-1 CPT construction jobs in Florida are concentrated in fast-growing metros like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where firms such as Turner Construction, Suffolk, and Skanska regularly bring on students for internship and co-op roles. Florida's sustained residential and commercial building activity makes it one of the more active states for CPT-eligible positions in civil, structural, and project management disciplines.
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Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
In support of the sales strategy for assigned territory, develop and retain a quality client base through the acquisition of new business and maintenance of existing customers to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume from all markets for the division's products and/or services.
How You'll Contribute
- Builds client relationships, secures new orders from new customers, and maintains and expands business with existing client base.
- Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, websites, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, and other sources and develop and execute on a call plan for qualified real estate agents, brokers and their staff, lenders and attorneys.
- Assesses individual client needs and develops, presents and implements a plan to meet those needs.
- Is highly visible in his/her marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.
- Collaborates with internal marketing teams provided for their territory where needed to develop local marketing content (print, electronic) and social media presence to drive brand awareness to support sales strategy.
- Effectively creates or adapts and delivers presentations to customer groups, target customers, agents and others.
- Interacts daily with other work groups (such as operations, marketing and escrow branches).
- Communicates proactively with and responds in a timely manner to clients.
What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2- 5 years of successful residential Title/Real estate industry experience
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and provide solutions.
- Applies diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrates persistence, tenacity and consistency in pursuing revenue opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexible with the ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions.
- Understanding of market and competition with the ability to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Ability to persuade and influence others.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.
What We Do
In support of the sales strategy for assigned territory, develop and retain a quality client base through the acquisition of new business and maintenance of existing customers to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume from all markets for the division's products and/or services.
How You'll Contribute
- Builds client relationships, secures new orders from new customers, and maintains and expands business with existing client base.
- Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, websites, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, and other sources and develop and execute on a call plan for qualified real estate agents, brokers and their staff, lenders and attorneys.
- Assesses individual client needs and develops, presents and implements a plan to meet those needs.
- Is highly visible in his/her marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.
- Collaborates with internal marketing teams provided for their territory where needed to develop local marketing content (print, electronic) and social media presence to drive brand awareness to support sales strategy.
- Effectively creates or adapts and delivers presentations to customer groups, target customers, agents and others.
- Interacts daily with other work groups (such as operations, marketing and escrow branches).
- Communicates proactively with and responds in a timely manner to clients.
What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2- 5 years of successful residential Title/Real estate industry experience
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and provide solutions.
- Applies diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrates persistence, tenacity and consistency in pursuing revenue opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexible with the ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions.
- Understanding of market and competition with the ability to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Ability to persuade and influence others.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.
What We Offer
By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
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Which construction companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Florida?
Large general contractors and engineering firms operating in Florida, including Turner Construction, Suffolk, Skanska, Moss Construction, and Balfour Beatty, have historically hired F-1 students through CPT for internship and co-op programs. Smaller regional firms and civil engineering consultancies also participate, though their CPT hiring tends to be less formal and more dependent on university partnership agreements already in place.
Which cities in Florida have the most construction F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Miami leads in volume due to its high-rise residential and mixed-use development pipeline, followed by Orlando, which benefits from ongoing hospitality and infrastructure projects, and Tampa, where port and commercial construction is active. Jacksonville also has a steady stream of civil and industrial construction work. Students at Florida International University, University of Central Florida, and University of South Florida tend to have the most local employer access.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that are directly tied to a student's degree program qualify for CPT authorization. In construction, that typically includes project engineering internships, construction management co-ops, civil engineering field roles, estimating assistant positions, and BIM coordination roles. The position must be integral to or required for your academic program, and your Designated School Official must authorize CPT before you begin working.
How do I find construction F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can search construction roles in Florida that are open to F-1 CPT candidates without manually screening out positions that don't sponsor. Because CPT eligibility depends on your specific program and school authorization, use Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring F-1 students, then confirm CPT suitability with your DSO before applying.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in construction?
Florida's construction sector is heavily tied to seasonal development cycles and hurricane recovery projects, which can create short-term spikes in internship demand. Additionally, Florida has no state income tax, which affects your net compensation differently than other states. Some Florida construction sites require OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification before students can work on-site, so completing that training before your CPT start date is worth confirming with your employer.
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