Construction Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois construction companies actively sponsor visas for skilled trades, project management, and engineering roles, particularly in Chicago's expanding infrastructure projects and downstate industrial developments. Major employers include Skanska, Clayco, and Power Construction, with opportunities concentrated in Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford. The state's prevailing wage requirements and union partn visaerships create structured pathways for international construction professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
JOB SUMMARY
The Facility Manager will manage all day-to-day facilities activities for their client’s portfolio within their assigned region. The Facility Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, consistently make effective decisions under stressful conditions. The Facility Manager must establish strong client relationships and develop effective and consistent communication with the client. The Facility Manager will have overall responsibility and ownership for all facility service requests submitted by the client and will utilize best efforts in resolving the client’s facility issues rapidly. The Facility Manager will use independent discretion and decision making to help provide the client with direction on emergency response, service delivery and Capital planning and repair vs. replace opportunities. Additionally, this position is responsible for creating and developing relationships with internal clients and customers.
- Manage and have ownership of the complete work order life cycle from creation to resolution including provide facilities helpdesk services
- Hire and train vendors, review vendor bids and proposals and monitor and assess vendor performance
- Schedule, coordinate and manage outside contractors for the service completion within agreed upon SLA’s
- Work cross-functionally with other teams to manage vendors in region(s); make strategic decisions about capacity planning and fulfillment of services
- Manage building-specific maintenance requirements, disaster recovery services as appropriate and within health, safety and environmental procedures
- Develop key client relationships; collaborate with key stakeholders in markets to devise solutions to client issues
- Provide regular client status updates, if applicable
- Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
- Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
- Respond to client inquiries, requests and concerns for timely issue resolution and maintain ongoing client communication on resolution status to ensure client satisfaction.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent facilities management experience
- 3 + years of facilities management experience
- Experience with managing multiple vendors for day-to-day work order management and small to large capital projects
- Client relationship management skills
- Communication and organizational skills
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance management, or building engineering, maintenance trades, or related fields a plus
WHY LESSEN:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- All the tools you'll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

INTRODUCTION
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
JOB SUMMARY
The Facility Manager will manage all day-to-day facilities activities for their client’s portfolio within their assigned region. The Facility Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, consistently make effective decisions under stressful conditions. The Facility Manager must establish strong client relationships and develop effective and consistent communication with the client. The Facility Manager will have overall responsibility and ownership for all facility service requests submitted by the client and will utilize best efforts in resolving the client’s facility issues rapidly. The Facility Manager will use independent discretion and decision making to help provide the client with direction on emergency response, service delivery and Capital planning and repair vs. replace opportunities. Additionally, this position is responsible for creating and developing relationships with internal clients and customers.
- Manage and have ownership of the complete work order life cycle from creation to resolution including provide facilities helpdesk services
- Hire and train vendors, review vendor bids and proposals and monitor and assess vendor performance
- Schedule, coordinate and manage outside contractors for the service completion within agreed upon SLA’s
- Work cross-functionally with other teams to manage vendors in region(s); make strategic decisions about capacity planning and fulfillment of services
- Manage building-specific maintenance requirements, disaster recovery services as appropriate and within health, safety and environmental procedures
- Develop key client relationships; collaborate with key stakeholders in markets to devise solutions to client issues
- Provide regular client status updates, if applicable
- Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
- Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
- Respond to client inquiries, requests and concerns for timely issue resolution and maintain ongoing client communication on resolution status to ensure client satisfaction.
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent facilities management experience
- 3 + years of facilities management experience
- Experience with managing multiple vendors for day-to-day work order management and small to large capital projects
- Client relationship management skills
- Communication and organizational skills
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance management, or building engineering, maintenance trades, or related fields a plus
WHY LESSEN:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- All the tools you'll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Search Construction Jobs in IllinoisConstruction Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor visas in Illinois?
Major Illinois construction companies that sponsor work visas include Skanska USA, Clayco, Power Construction Company, and Walsh Construction. These firms typically sponsor H-1B visas for engineers and project managers, while some also use TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Chicago-based general contractors and specialty firms focusing on commercial and infrastructure projects are most active in visa sponsorship.
How to find construction visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Use Migrate Mate to browse construction visa sponsorship opportunities specifically in Illinois, filtering by city and construction specialty. Focus your search on Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford where most sponsored positions are located. Target large general contractors, infrastructure firms, and specialty construction companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for construction professionals.
Which visa types are most common for construction roles in Illinois?
H-1B visas dominate for construction engineers, project managers, and specialized technical roles requiring bachelor's degrees. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican architects, engineers, and construction managers. Some companies use O-1 visas for internationally recognized construction professionals with extraordinary expertise in specialized areas like sustainable building or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Which cities in Illinois have the most construction sponsorship jobs?
Chicago leads with the highest concentration of visa-sponsored construction positions, driven by major infrastructure projects and commercial development. Springfield offers opportunities with state construction projects and regional contractors. Rockford provides positions with manufacturing-focused construction firms. Aurora and Peoria also host sponsored roles with industrial and commercial construction companies serving the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
What are Illinois prevailing wage requirements for construction visa jobs?
Illinois prevailing wage laws apply to public construction projects, requiring contractors to pay union-scale wages for sponsored workers on government-funded projects. This creates higher compensation floors for visa holders working on state infrastructure, municipal buildings, and public works projects. Private construction projects may have different wage requirements, but Labor Condition Applications must still meet federal prevailing wage standards.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored construction jobs in Illinois?
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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