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Construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Mississippi draw engineering and project management graduates to infrastructure, commercial development, and energy-sector work across Jackson, Gulfport, and the Gulf Coast region. Firms like Bechtel, Turner Construction, and regional contractors have filed STEM-eligible roles in civil, structural, and construction management disciplines throughout the state.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Quality Coordinator II
Locations: Multiple Locations Available
Job Summary:
Provides leadership, coordination, guidance, and technical expertise in all areas of quality. Responsible for the overall daily operations of quality. Develops and administers quality related policies, procedures, techniques, initiatives, to ensure that all quality policies and practices are followed consistently on the project. Responsible for the overall daily operations of quality.
Primary Duties:
- Works with project manager, superintendents, and subcontractors in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of 100% compliant work that exceeds expectations
- Collaboration among project team and subcontractors
- Acts as an advocate for Yates Construction by maintaining good corporate ethics and promoting quality, at every opportunity, as a core value of the organization
- Maintains active relationships with engineers, consultants, and industry association
- Assists teams with developing a project specific quality management plan
- Supports and follows up to ensure that project teams are following their project specific quality management plan
- Builds and maintains system templates for various DFOW activities conducted
- Prepare DFOW for project, as required in Quality Management Plan
- Participates in project meetings
- Conducts site visits and inspections of work in place
- Assists teams with plan and constructability reviews
- Read and understand specifications, reference codes and standards
- Review and interpret contract drawings
- Provides training and coaching for project team members to identify key project risks, related to quality
- Assist team with risk prevention planning and follow up
- Works closely with the Quality and Construction Science Department to ensure that we are utilizing advancements in technology to support operational excellence and reduce risk on projects
- Act independently as CQC while coordinating all QC functions so as not to delay construction scheduling
- Determine, communicate, and document deficiencies and ensure they are corrected in a timely manner (NCR Log)
- Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and / or test have been performed
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications and contract requirements
- Initiate three phase inspection process
- Conduct daily observations to ensure that all three phases of inspection are undertaken and implemented as designed and document all results
- Examine the work area to assure that all required work has been completed and is following the contract requirements and resolve any differences
- Conduct and Chair Preparatory Meetings
- Chair and document weekly QC meetings with internal and external stakeholders (Yates and subcontractors quality representatives) and external team members
- Verify and document that all matters received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use
- Oversee daily and weekly QC/QA reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with established standards
- Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
- Follow Yates Code of Conduct
- Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
- Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
- Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management
- Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
- Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
- Participate in workplace inspections
- Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
- Participate in required and/or assigned training
- Provide suggestions to improve Safety
- Present a mature approach to working safely
- Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
- Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations
- Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Manager in support of the successful completion of the project
Qualifications
- An associate or undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Quality Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
- Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three (3) years of construction experience as a part of a quality control supervision
- Minimum of five (5) years industrial and/or commercial construction experience
- Experience with large/complex quality plan implementation
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the Construction Standards and Best Practices
- Working knowledge of the International Building Code
- Knowledge and experience of diverse project type
- Computer skills using Procore, Viewpoint, SharePoint, MS Office
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Title: Quality Coordinator II
Locations: Multiple Locations Available
Job Summary:
Provides leadership, coordination, guidance, and technical expertise in all areas of quality. Responsible for the overall daily operations of quality. Develops and administers quality related policies, procedures, techniques, initiatives, to ensure that all quality policies and practices are followed consistently on the project. Responsible for the overall daily operations of quality.
Primary Duties:
- Works with project manager, superintendents, and subcontractors in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of 100% compliant work that exceeds expectations
- Collaboration among project team and subcontractors
- Acts as an advocate for Yates Construction by maintaining good corporate ethics and promoting quality, at every opportunity, as a core value of the organization
- Maintains active relationships with engineers, consultants, and industry association
- Assists teams with developing a project specific quality management plan
- Supports and follows up to ensure that project teams are following their project specific quality management plan
- Builds and maintains system templates for various DFOW activities conducted
- Prepare DFOW for project, as required in Quality Management Plan
- Participates in project meetings
- Conducts site visits and inspections of work in place
- Assists teams with plan and constructability reviews
- Read and understand specifications, reference codes and standards
- Review and interpret contract drawings
- Provides training and coaching for project team members to identify key project risks, related to quality
- Assist team with risk prevention planning and follow up
- Works closely with the Quality and Construction Science Department to ensure that we are utilizing advancements in technology to support operational excellence and reduce risk on projects
- Act independently as CQC while coordinating all QC functions so as not to delay construction scheduling
- Determine, communicate, and document deficiencies and ensure they are corrected in a timely manner (NCR Log)
- Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and / or test have been performed
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications and contract requirements
- Initiate three phase inspection process
- Conduct daily observations to ensure that all three phases of inspection are undertaken and implemented as designed and document all results
- Examine the work area to assure that all required work has been completed and is following the contract requirements and resolve any differences
- Conduct and Chair Preparatory Meetings
- Chair and document weekly QC meetings with internal and external stakeholders (Yates and subcontractors quality representatives) and external team members
- Verify and document that all matters received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use
- Oversee daily and weekly QC/QA reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with established standards
- Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
- Follow Yates Code of Conduct
- Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
- Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
- Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management
- Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
- Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
- Participate in workplace inspections
- Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
- Participate in required and/or assigned training
- Provide suggestions to improve Safety
- Present a mature approach to working safely
- Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
- Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations
- Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Manager in support of the successful completion of the project
Qualifications
- An associate or undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Quality Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
- Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three (3) years of construction experience as a part of a quality control supervision
- Minimum of five (5) years industrial and/or commercial construction experience
- Experience with large/complex quality plan implementation
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the Construction Standards and Best Practices
- Working knowledge of the International Building Code
- Knowledge and experience of diverse project type
- Computer skills using Procore, Viewpoint, SharePoint, MS Office
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Search Construction Jobs in MississippiConstruction Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Mississippi?
Large engineering and construction contractors operating in Mississippi, including national firms with Gulf Coast and infrastructure projects, have historically filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles. Companies involved in highway, energy, and commercial construction are the most consistent sponsors. Checking DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered by Mississippi and construction-related occupation codes gives the most accurate picture of which employers have active filing histories.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Jackson, as Mississippi's capital and largest city, concentrates the highest volume of commercial and infrastructure construction activity, making it the primary market for sponsored construction roles. Gulfport and Biloxi along the Gulf Coast also generate demand, particularly for civil engineering and project management positions tied to coastal infrastructure, energy, and hospitality-sector development. Hattiesburg sees activity linked to university and healthcare construction.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify generally require a STEM-designated degree and involve applying technical knowledge directly in the work. Construction project engineer, civil engineer, structural engineer, construction manager, and geotechnical engineer positions are common qualifying titles. The role must be tied to a degree in a field on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and have a formal training plan in place.
How do I find construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Mississippi?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for construction roles in Mississippi where employers have verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that don't sponsor. You can search by occupation type, filter by state, and review employer filing records all in one place. Supplement your search by reviewing OFLC disclosure data for Mississippi construction LCA filings to identify active sponsors in civil, structural, and project management roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Mississippi's construction industry?
Mississippi's construction market is heavily influenced by federal infrastructure funding, Gulf Coast energy projects, and post-disaster rebuilding cycles, which can affect the consistency of sponsored positions year to year. The state has a smaller overall labor market than major metros, so sponsored STEM roles may be concentrated among larger contractors or subcontractors on federally funded projects, which typically require E-Verify compliance and are therefore already set up to support STEM OPT training plans.