Construction F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where firms like Turner Construction, Skanska, and AECOM regularly hire civil engineers, structural engineers, and construction managers. Tennessee's infrastructure buildout and commercial development pipeline create consistent demand for STEM-designated roles that qualify for the 24-month OPT extension.
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INTRODUCTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Scheduler will provide technical assistance in creating and updating CPM schedules at all phases of each project throughout their duration, from conceptual to close-out. You will be Sundt Construction's in-house scheduling expert, including coordinating the CPM schedule creation and updating tasks directly with the project superintendent. The Project Scheduler produces and delivers various reports from the CPM schedule to the project team and may supervise one or more Project Scheduler assistants. The Project Scheduler I position includes 3-5 years CPM scheduling experience in similar types of construction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the development of claims by providing analysis of project CPM schedule performance.
- Assists the Project Superintendent with the incorporation into the CPM schedule the effects from design conflicts and clarifications.
- Assists the project superintendent with the management of the CPM schedule for the successful execution of the work, including the coordination of the means and methods, manpower, equipment and material resources required to accomplish this goal.
- Conducts project CPM schedule review meetings at each of proposal, baseline and update phases.
- Creates the baseline schedule based on logic and sequence information provided by the project superintendent.
- Develops proposal phase CPM schedules from project information provided by the estimating team and historical database.
- Produce a final as-built CPM schedule at the completion of each project.
- Provides reports each month to the general manager indicating the status of the CPM schedule for each project.
- Regularly updates and maintains the historical CPM schedule database.
- Revises each project CPM schedule on a weekly basis from reports completed by the project superintendent.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
- Five years or more of CPM scheduling experience in similar types of construction.
- Four-year construction management or engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
- Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, and methods), scheduling systems, negotiations, engineering and cost control schedules.
NOTE: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday
- Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
BENEFIT LIST:
- Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
- Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
- Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Programs
- Mental Health Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee-Owner Perks
- Educational Assistance
- Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Search Construction Jobs in TennesseeConstruction Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Tennessee?
Large engineering and construction firms with Tennessee operations have the most established F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship histories. Companies like AECOM, Skanska, Turner Construction, and Jacobs Engineering have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles in the state. Mid-size civil and infrastructure firms in Nashville and Knoxville also participate, particularly for civil engineering and project management positions tied to Tennessee's active transportation and commercial development projects.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Nashville leads Tennessee for construction F-1 STEM OPT opportunities, driven by sustained commercial development and infrastructure investment across the metro. Knoxville supports sponsorship hiring through its proximity to major engineering projects and the University of Tennessee's STEM talent pipeline. Memphis has a smaller but active market concentrated in logistics infrastructure and civil engineering. Chattanooga is an emerging market, particularly for structural and environmental engineering roles connected to regional industrial growth.
How do I find construction F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters construction job listings specifically for employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history in Tennessee, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application data. This lets you target civil engineering, structural engineering, and construction management roles at companies that have already sponsored STEM OPT candidates, rather than applying broadly and asking each employer whether they participate. Filtering by Tennessee and the construction industry narrows results to relevant active postings.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must appear on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List and require a qualifying degree. In construction, positions such as civil engineer, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, environmental engineer, construction project manager with an engineering background, and building information modeling specialist commonly qualify. General construction management roles without an engineering or technical degree component may not meet STEM OPT eligibility requirements, so candidates should confirm the role's SOC code with their DSO.
Are there Tennessee-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in construction?
Tennessee has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements separate from federal F-1 STEM OPT rules, but the state's active infrastructure programs, including Tennessee Department of Transportation projects and the TVA's ongoing capital investment, create concentrated hiring at engineering and construction firms that are accustomed to sponsoring international candidates. Employers on federally funded projects must comply with E-Verify enrollment, which is also an STEM OPT employer requirement, making federally contracted Tennessee construction firms a practical segment to prioritize in your search.