Construction STEM OPT Jobs in Maryland
Construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland draw from a strong pipeline of civil engineering, environmental, and structural roles tied to the state's ongoing infrastructure investment. Major employers like Clark Construction Group, Whiting-Turner Contracting, and AECOM have Maryland operations. Baltimore, Rockville, and the DC metro corridor are the primary hiring hubs for STEM-designated construction positions.
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INTRODUCTION
Allan Myers is looking for an experienced, hard-working, and dedicated Senior Project Engineer who is passionate about the heavy civil construction industry and wants to take the next step in their career.
In conjunction with the Project Manager, this position directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of heavy civil construction projects within the area of assigned responsibility. Conducts all work in accordance with Allan Myers policies, procedures, and programs.
This role is on-site and requires working from the regional office.
Responsibilities
- With the Project Manager and Superintendent, develops effective plans for constructing the project, and provides input to determine the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals. Monitors and updates the project schedule throughout the duration of the project, which may include resource- and/or cost-loading.
- Reviews and interprets drawings, specifications and technical information and disseminates to the Project Team, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design details.
- Researches drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, etc., and works with owner and others to resolve issues. Prepares field design change requisitions as required; generates requests for information (RFIs). Reviews all shop drawings, design drawings, calculations, and submitted technical data for accuracy and conformance to specifications and constructability.
- Reads and understands elements of all required/applicable contracts. In conjunction with the Project Manager, acts as the Allan Myers authority on contract between the owner and Allan Myers.
- Assists Project Manager in identifying potential safety issues and coordinates with Estimators to ensure the budget addresses these issues.
- Works with Project Manager and Purchasing Department to ensure that all required purchase orders and subcontracts are finalized in a timely and cost-effective manner. Monitors subcontractor performance in order to ascertain that each subcontractor is in compliance with all provisions and requirements of the contract with Allan Myers.
- Always maintains excellent customer satisfaction levels. Addresses client concerns as appropriate. Ensures that all correspondence, submittals, shop drawings, billings, etc., are produced with a high-level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Actively seeks better, faster, and safe methods to perform work.
- Demonstrates Allan Myers Leadership qualities. Is proactive, accountable, discerning, innovative, collaborative, integrity-based, successful, and balanced.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a construction management (estimating, operations, and/or engineering) role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related major, or equivalent required. Continuing education in construction is highly desirable.
- OSHA 30 hour required.
- FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) and PE (Professional Engineer) certification desirable.
- Must possess working knowledge of contract administration systems, job cost management, change order management, labor & equipment reporting, planning, and scheduling, preconstruction planning, safety policies and procedures, safe work procedures.
Overview
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers 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 or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.
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Search Construction Jobs in MarylandConstruction STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Maryland?
Maryland's largest construction employers with documented sponsorship activity include Clark Construction Group, Whiting-Turner Contracting, AECOM, and Parsons Corporation. These firms regularly hire civil, structural, and environmental engineers into STEM OPT-eligible roles. Smaller specialty contractors and engineering consultancies in the Baltimore and Montgomery County areas also hire STEM OPT candidates, particularly for project engineering and construction management positions tied to state infrastructure programs.
Which cities in Maryland have the most construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Baltimore is the primary market, with active hiring across commercial, infrastructure, and transit construction projects. Rockville and Bethesda in Montgomery County support a dense cluster of engineering firms serving both federal and private clients. Annapolis and Greenbelt also see consistent demand, particularly for civil and environmental roles connected to state agency contracts and the NASA Goddard corridor's adjacent construction and facilities projects.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
STEM OPT eligibility requires the position to be classified under an approved STEM CIP code and to involve practical application of a STEM degree. In construction, qualifying roles typically include civil engineer, structural engineer, environmental engineer, construction project engineer, and geotechnical engineer. General site superintendent or trades-based roles without a direct STEM degree requirement generally do not qualify. Confirm your specific role and degree alignment with your Designated School Official before applying.
How do I find construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate filters construction job listings in Maryland by visa type, showing which employers have active F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. This is faster than manually reviewing individual company career pages. Focus your search on civil engineering, environmental engineering, and project management roles in Baltimore, Rockville, and the DC metro corridor, where Maryland's largest construction employers concentrate their STEM-eligible hiring.
Are there Maryland-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in construction?
Maryland's volume of state and federal infrastructure contracts, including transit, water, and transportation work, means many construction employers are already enrolled in E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for STEM OPT extensions. Employers on state contracts must comply with Maryland's prevailing wage law for public works projects, which can affect compensation structures on those roles. Your STEM OPT employer must also submit a formal training plan to your DSO within ten days of employment starting.