Construction Jobs in Tennessee with Green Card Sponsorship
Tennessee's construction sector is expanding steadily, driven by major infrastructure investment, industrial development around Nashville and Memphis, and large-scale projects from employers like Skanska, Turner Construction, and Brasfield & Gorrie. Companies across the state sponsor Green Card visas for skilled construction professionals, particularly in project management, engineering, and specialized trades where qualified candidates are in high demand.
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Summary
The Senior Project Manager has the experience and expertise to assume a leadership role on individual projects of larger size or greater complexity. May supervise other Project Managers, accountable for their performance and project completion to ensure adherence to Contract Documents and to exceed Owner expectations. Also, provide guidance to assigned Project Teams, acting as the leader for these Project Teams in some instances.
Duties
- Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
- Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Works well with Layton’s “Two in the Box” application working well with your counterpart (Senior Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship.
- Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company culture and procedure.
- Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each assigned project.
- Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
- Actively participates in negotiating a project’s prime contract; prepares project budget.
- Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
- Organizes and holds pre-construction planning and pre-mob meetings.
- Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts; in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
- Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.
- Obtains and reviews Contract Documents and determines their completeness and consistency.
- Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
- Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
- Regularly visits the project site and monitors quantity, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent & Project Manager.
- Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
- Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
- Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
- Holds post completion project review and provides Estimating & Marketing with information for their database.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years project management experience
- 3+ years of experience managing Healthcare Construction projects
- Has experience in demonstrating strong ability to manage complex projects.
- Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals.
- Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.
- Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.
- Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client and has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
- Understands building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners, and subcontractors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating contracts.
- Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design requirements.
- Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities. Delivers predictable outcomes to internal and external customers.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About Us
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies —Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Summary
The Senior Project Manager has the experience and expertise to assume a leadership role on individual projects of larger size or greater complexity. May supervise other Project Managers, accountable for their performance and project completion to ensure adherence to Contract Documents and to exceed Owner expectations. Also, provide guidance to assigned Project Teams, acting as the leader for these Project Teams in some instances.
Duties
- Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
- Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
- Works well with Layton’s “Two in the Box” application working well with your counterpart (Senior Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship.
- Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company culture and procedure.
- Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each assigned project.
- Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project.
- Actively participates in negotiating a project’s prime contract; prepares project budget.
- Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
- Organizes and holds pre-construction planning and pre-mob meetings.
- Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts; in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
- Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent.
- Obtains and reviews Contract Documents and determines their completeness and consistency.
- Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
- Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
- Regularly visits the project site and monitors quantity, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent & Project Manager.
- Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
- Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
- Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
- Holds post completion project review and provides Estimating & Marketing with information for their database.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years project management experience
- 3+ years of experience managing Healthcare Construction projects
- Has experience in demonstrating strong ability to manage complex projects.
- Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals.
- Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others.
- Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc.
- Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client and has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
- Understands building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners, and subcontractors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating contracts.
- Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design requirements.
- Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities. Delivers predictable outcomes to internal and external customers.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement - Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About Us
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies —Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
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Which construction companies sponsor Green Card visas in Tennessee?
Several large general contractors and construction management firms operating in Tennessee have a documented history of Green Card sponsorship, including Turner Construction, Skanska, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Hensel Phelps. Larger firms with sustained project pipelines tend to sponsor more frequently than smaller subcontractors, as they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the multi-year PERM labor certification process.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most construction Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Nashville leads the state by a significant margin, driven by ongoing commercial, residential, and infrastructure growth across the metro area. Memphis is the second-largest market, with activity concentrated in industrial and logistics construction. Knoxville and Chattanooga also generate sponsorship opportunities, particularly tied to manufacturing facility buildouts and public infrastructure projects across East Tennessee.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Tennessee?
Green Card sponsorship in construction most commonly applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher, such as civil engineers, structural engineers, project managers, construction managers, and estimators. These positions fall under the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. Skilled trade roles without a degree requirement can qualify under EB-3, though the PERM process requires the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
How do I find construction Green Card sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters construction roles in Tennessee by visa sponsorship type, including Green Card. Rather than sorting through thousands of general job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have actively sponsored or shown willingness to sponsor, saving significant time. You can filter by location, role type, and visa category to focus exclusively on construction Green Card opportunities across Tennessee.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in construction?
Tennessee's strong infrastructure investment climate, including investments tied to the Tennessee Department of Transportation and large private industrial projects, means construction demand is sustained. However, Green Card sponsorship timelines in construction remain lengthy regardless of state, as PERM labor certification requires advertising the position and documenting the hiring effort before USCIS filing. Candidates from high-demand countries like India face additional wait times due to per-country visa backlogs under EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card construction jobs in Tennessee?
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.
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