Construction Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Mississippi
Construction Green Card sponsorship jobs in Mississippi are concentrated around major infrastructure and commercial development projects in Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Employers like Yates Construction, Sundt Construction, and Turner Construction have sponsored permanent residence for skilled workers in project management, civil engineering, and specialized trades through EB-2 and EB-3 pathways.
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Position Summary
Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
- Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
- Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
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Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
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Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
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May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
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Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
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Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
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May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
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Must have all required tools.
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U.S. Driver's License may be required.
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Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
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Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 188333
Position Summary
Ironworkers are responsible for the layout, installation, assembly and steel erection components in accordance with blueprint plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Reads specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of material required.
- Fabricates metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Unloads and positions prefabricated steel units for hoisting; hoists steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Cuts, bends, or welds steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
- Forces structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
- Pulls, pushes or pries structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Bolts aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Assembles hoisting equipment or riggings, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
-
Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
-
Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
-
May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
-
Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
-
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
-
May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
-
Must have all required tools.
-
U.S. Driver's License may be required.
-
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
-
Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Green Card Construction Job Roles in Mississippi
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Search Construction Jobs in MississippiConstruction Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor Green Card visas in Mississippi?
Yates Construction, headquartered in Philadelphia, Mississippi, is among the most active construction employers in the state and has a history of sponsoring skilled workers for permanent residence. Other active sponsors include Turner Construction and Sundt Construction, particularly for commercial and infrastructure projects. Sponsorship is most common for roles requiring specialized engineering credentials or project management experience that is difficult to fill domestically.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most construction Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Jackson sees the highest concentration of construction sponsorship activity, driven by ongoing commercial development and state infrastructure investment. Along the Gulf Coast, Gulfport and Biloxi generate consistent demand through hospitality construction, port expansion, and post-hurricane rebuilding efforts. Hattiesburg also has an emerging construction market tied to healthcare facility and university campus development, making it a secondary hub for sponsored roles.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Mississippi?
EB-2 sponsorship is most common for civil engineers, structural engineers, and senior project managers who hold advanced degrees in a relevant field. EB-3 sponsorship covers a broader range, including construction managers, estimators, surveyors, and skilled tradespeople such as electricians and heavy equipment operators where employers can demonstrate a shortage of available U.S. workers through the PERM labor certification process. General laborers are sponsored less frequently.
How do I find construction Green Card sponsorship jobs in Mississippi?
Migrate Mate lists construction jobs in Mississippi where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor permanent residence, filtering out roles that offer work authorization only. You can search by visa type, state, and industry to find Green Card-specific opportunities in civil engineering, project management, and skilled trades. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on international job seekers, so the listings are curated for workers who need sponsorship rather than general open positions.
Are there any Mississippi-specific considerations for construction Green Card sponsorship?
Mississippi's construction industry is heavily tied to federal and state infrastructure spending, which means many larger projects involve contractors with established immigration compliance programs. However, the state's overall labor market is smaller than neighboring states like Texas or Georgia, so the volume of sponsored roles is more limited. Workers pursuing EB-3 sponsorship through PERM should be aware that recruitment timelines can extend the overall process, as employers must conduct thorough domestic recruitment before filing.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card construction jobs in Mississippi?
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.