Construction Jobs in Georgia with H-1B Sponsorship

Georgia's construction sector is expanding across Atlanta, Savannah, and the broader metro corridor, with firms like Holder Construction, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Turner Construction among those that have sponsored H-1B workers. Civil engineers, structural engineers, and project managers in specialty roles have the strongest prospects for H-1B sponsorship in this market.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,631+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type90% On-site
Salary Range$59K – $77K
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsThe Home Depot

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Ace Hardware
Moncrief Heating & Air Marietta - Plumber Apprentice
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Ace Hardware
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Moncrief Heating & Air Marietta - Plumber Apprentice
Ace Hardware
Alpharetta, Georgia
Construction
Plumbing
Construction Labor
$37,440 - $45,760/yr
On-Site
High School

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Equity Residential
Leasing Consultant
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Leasing Consultant
Equity Residential
Woodstock, Georgia
Customer Service & Support
Sales
Account Management
Property Management
Consulting & Professional Services
$22/hr - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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MasTec Utility Services
Transmission Operator
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MasTec Utility Services
New 22h ago
Transmission Operator
MasTec Utility Services
Augusta, Georgia
Manufacturing Operations
Construction
Construction Labor
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
High School
1,001-5,000

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Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Project Engineer Intern
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Ryan Companies US, Inc.
New 23h ago
Project Engineer Intern
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
$20/hr - $25/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Dlr Group, Inc.
Architectural Designer/ Industrial
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Architectural Designer/ Industrial
Dlr Group, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
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Hybrid
6+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Job Roles in Construction in Georgia

Project & Program Management515 jobs
Project Management437 jobs
Construction Management317 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)249 jobs
Quality Control238 jobs
Specialized Engineering213 jobs
Manufacturing Operations201 jobs
Customer Service & Support197 jobs
Sales181 jobs
Maintenance & Repair153 jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which construction companies sponsor H-1B visas in Georgia?

Several large general contractors and engineering firms with Georgia operations have H-1B sponsorship history, including Holder Construction, Brasfield & Gorrie, Jacobs Engineering, and AECOM. Sponsorship is more common at firms with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure. Smaller subcontractors and local builders rarely sponsor H-1B workers due to the administrative and financial requirements involved.

Which cities in Georgia have the most construction H-1B sponsorship jobs?

Atlanta accounts for the large majority of Georgia's H-1B construction activity, driven by its scale of commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use development. Savannah is a growing secondary market, particularly with port expansion and industrial construction tied to logistics investment. Gainesville and Augusta have smaller but active markets tied to healthcare facility construction and regional infrastructure projects.

What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

H-1B sponsorship in construction is limited to specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles that commonly qualify include civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, construction project managers with engineering degrees, and building information modeling (BIM) specialists. General labor, site superintendent, and field foreman positions typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold.

How do I find construction H-1B sponsorship jobs in Georgia?

Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking H-1B visa sponsorship. You can filter directly for construction roles in Georgia to see positions from employers with sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not sponsor. Migrate Mate is designed around the specific needs of candidates navigating U.S. work visa requirements.

Are there any Georgia-specific considerations for H-1B construction workers?

Georgia does not impose state-level licensing requirements that uniquely restrict H-1B workers, but professional engineers must obtain a Georgia PE license to stamp drawings, which requires meeting the state licensing board's requirements regardless of visa status. Georgia's right-to-work status and active construction pipeline around the Port of Savannah expansion and Atlanta's infrastructure programs make it a relatively active market for sponsored engineering roles.

What is the prevailing wage for H-1B construction jobs in Georgia?

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.

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