Construction F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta's booming development corridor, with firms like Turner Construction, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Holder Construction actively hiring engineers and project managers. Georgia's infrastructure pipeline, driven by data center builds and transit expansion, creates steady demand for STEM-qualified construction talent eligible for OPT authorization.
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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 Georgia sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Atlanta-headquartered firms with consistent STEM hiring records include Brasfield & Gorrie, Holder Construction, and Swinerton. National contractors operating major Georgia projects, such as Turner Construction and Skanska, also have documented histories of supporting F-1 STEM OPT workers in engineering and project management roles. Checking DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data for Georgia gives you employer-level filing history before you apply.
Which cities in Georgia have the most construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Atlanta accounts for the large majority of construction STEM OPT positions in Georgia, driven by commercial development, data center expansion, and MARTA transit projects. Savannah is a secondary market with growth tied to port infrastructure and industrial builds. Gainesville and Augusta have smaller but active construction sectors linked to manufacturing facility construction and healthcare campus development.
How do I find construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for construction roles in Georgia where employers have F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly to postings that won't support your authorization. Roles in civil engineering, construction management, and geotechnical engineering tend to qualify under STEM OPT because they map to STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes recognized by USCIS.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Georgia?
Roles that qualify must tie directly to a STEM degree. In construction, that typically means civil engineer, structural engineer, construction project engineer, geotechnical engineer, and building systems engineer. Purely supervisory or business-side roles like construction estimator or project coordinator may not qualify unless the employer documents a direct relationship between your STEM degree and the job duties as required under STEM OPT regulations.
Are there Georgia-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in construction?
Georgia does not require state-level work authorization beyond federal OPT, but construction employers in Georgia must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire STEM OPT workers, which is also a federal requirement for all STEM OPT sponsoring employers. Georgia's active infrastructure programs, including state transportation and broadband projects, mean public-sector adjacent contractors frequently post STEM-eligible roles, though eligibility still depends on the specific job duties and your degree field.