Construction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's construction sector runs on H-2B visa workers, with major infrastructure builds, commercial development, and residential projects across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing driving consistent demand. Contractors including large civil engineering firms and specialty subcontractors file H-2B Labor Condition Applications each season for roles in carpentry, concrete work, and heavy equipment operation.
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Are you ready to take the next step from skilled Installer to jobsite leader?
At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co‑Foreman are driven professionals who are ready to build their skills to grow into a Foreman position. Working side‑by‑side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With hands‑on leadership training, industry-leading certification program, and a clear path to advancement, this role is built for those who want to develop their leadership skills while continuing to do impactful work in the field.
The Co-Foreman is a leader as well as a contributor on our crew and an integral part of our success. The Co-Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Co-Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
- Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to job site
- Assess conditions of the job once on-site; set forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed
- Install products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
- Innovate and troubleshoot situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
- Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
- Ensure all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
- Safely, correctly, and efficiently performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
- Drives company vehicles in a safe manner and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
- Assists in supervising, leading and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
- Communicates with customer before, during and after completion of job, addressing any changes in the job prior to implementing changes
- Completes necessary paperwork, check-in and check-out procedures, as needed
- Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg, and walks and stands for long periods of time
- Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
- Foster a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect
- Adhere to and promote Company workplace policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the policies related to safety and against bullying, harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace
- Uphold the Company’s positive image and reputation in the community
- It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
- Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
- Experience leading crews or small teams required
- Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
- Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
- Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
- Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas
Working Conditions
- The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor
- The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads
- The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs
- The employee must have excellent stamina
- Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required
What We Offer:
- Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50-75k avg.)
- Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
- Tools & transportation to the job site provided
- Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year
- Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
- Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
- Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
- When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
- Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
- US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
- Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
H-2B Construction Job Roles in Michigan
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Search Construction Jobs in MichiganConstruction H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor H-2B visas in Michigan?
Michigan construction H-2B sponsors tend to be mid-size to large general contractors and specialty subcontractors handling seasonal infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. Civil engineering firms working on road and bridge contracts in southeast Michigan and the Grand Rapids metro are consistent filers. Companies with recurring seasonal labor needs are most likely to maintain established H-2B sponsorship programs, since the petitioning process involves DOL certification before USCIS approval.
Which cities in Michigan have the most construction H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its surrounding metro counties see the highest concentration of H-2B construction filings, driven by ongoing commercial redevelopment and infrastructure investment. Grand Rapids has grown significantly as a hub for both commercial and residential construction activity. Lansing, Flint, and Traverse City also generate seasonal construction demand, particularly for exterior trades and site preparation work tied to Michigan's shorter outdoor building season.
How do I find construction H-2B sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and state, so you can search Michigan construction roles where employers have active H-2B sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability late in the process. DOL's OFLC Wage Search also lets you verify which Michigan employers have filed H-2B Labor Condition Applications for construction occupations in recent seasons, giving you a targeted starting point.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B sponsorship in construction covers temporary, non-agricultural positions where U.S. workers are not available in sufficient numbers for a defined season or project period. Common qualifying roles include carpenters, concrete finishers, ironworkers, roofers, laborers, and heavy equipment operators. The work must be genuinely temporary, meaning tied to a specific season, one-time project, or peak-load period, and employers must complete DOL prevailing wage determination before filing.
Are there state-specific considerations for H-2B construction jobs in Michigan?
Michigan's climate creates a defined outdoor construction season roughly from spring through late fall, which aligns well with the H-2B temporary need requirement. Employers must demonstrate the work is seasonal or tied to a project timeline, and Michigan's prevailing wage obligations under state law can interact with the DOL's federal prevailing wage determination process. Workers in certain skilled trades may also need Michigan-specific licensing or certifications before beginning work on regulated project types.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B construction jobs in Michigan?
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.