Construction Jobs in Washington DC with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC are concentrated around major federal infrastructure projects, commercial development along the Southwest Waterfront, and large contractors like Clark Construction, Gilbane, and Skanska. Most sponsoring employers seek candidates with degrees in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture for roles that directly apply their field of study.
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INTRODUCTION
The first 3 letters in Workplace are Y-O-U!
Are you a relationship driven sales professional who thrives on turning opportunities into wins? Do you want to be part of a global company that’s redefining vertical transportation? If so, TK Elevator has an opportunity for you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TK Elevator is looking for a Sales Representative, Hydraulic Modernization to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you’ll be helping building owners and property managers upgrade aging hydraulic elevator systems to become safer, smarter, and more energy-efficient with our pre-engineered solutions. You’ll own the sales process—from relationship-building to contract close—and work with a collaborative operations team to bring upgrades to life. Whether you're coming from construction, facility services, building tech, elevator or another B2B field, this is a chance to grow in an essential industry with long-term career potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Client Partnerships: Develop strong, consultative relationships with new and existing clients. Help them understand the value of modernizing their hydraulic elevator systems.
- Sales Process Ownership: From prospecting and presenting bids to contract execution, manage deals from start to finish while meeting revenue and profit goals.
- Growth: Identify leads, schedule calls, and convert opportunities to wins using TKE proven sales strategies and marketing tools.
- Team Player: Work side-by-side with operations team visiting project sites to ensure successful delivery and a great customer experience.
- Knowledge: Keep up with product updates, pricing, market trends, supplier information, and elevator code requirements to create the best solutions for clients.
- Project Management: Take ownership from the sales process through installation including coordinating submittals, creating requested change orders, and ensuring client satisfaction and deadlines are met.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum 1 year of business-to-business sales experience is required.
- Strong attention to detail with proactive follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding ability to build and nurture relationships with customers, team members, and cross-functional colleagues.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Salesforce experience. (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and/or blueprint/drawings. (preferred)
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000 plus monthly commission 0 – 10% based on product line and margins. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.

INTRODUCTION
The first 3 letters in Workplace are Y-O-U!
Are you a relationship driven sales professional who thrives on turning opportunities into wins? Do you want to be part of a global company that’s redefining vertical transportation? If so, TK Elevator has an opportunity for you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
TK Elevator is looking for a Sales Representative, Hydraulic Modernization to join our team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you’ll be helping building owners and property managers upgrade aging hydraulic elevator systems to become safer, smarter, and more energy-efficient with our pre-engineered solutions. You’ll own the sales process—from relationship-building to contract close—and work with a collaborative operations team to bring upgrades to life. Whether you're coming from construction, facility services, building tech, elevator or another B2B field, this is a chance to grow in an essential industry with long-term career potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Client Partnerships: Develop strong, consultative relationships with new and existing clients. Help them understand the value of modernizing their hydraulic elevator systems.
- Sales Process Ownership: From prospecting and presenting bids to contract execution, manage deals from start to finish while meeting revenue and profit goals.
- Growth: Identify leads, schedule calls, and convert opportunities to wins using TKE proven sales strategies and marketing tools.
- Team Player: Work side-by-side with operations team visiting project sites to ensure successful delivery and a great customer experience.
- Knowledge: Keep up with product updates, pricing, market trends, supplier information, and elevator code requirements to create the best solutions for clients.
- Project Management: Take ownership from the sales process through installation including coordinating submittals, creating requested change orders, and ensuring client satisfaction and deadlines are met.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum 1 year of business-to-business sales experience is required.
- Strong attention to detail with proactive follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding ability to build and nurture relationships with customers, team members, and cross-functional colleagues.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Salesforce experience. (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and/or blueprint/drawings. (preferred)
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000 plus monthly commission 0 – 10% based on product line and margins. The role offers a car allowance and fuel card.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
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Which construction companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington DC?
Large general contractors with active DC-area project portfolios are among the most consistent F-1 OPT sponsors. Clark Construction, Gilbane Building Company, Skanska USA, and Turner Construction have all hired OPT candidates for technical roles in the DC metro area. Federal construction primes and engineering-heavy firms are generally more structured around sponsorship than smaller subcontractors or specialty trades firms.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly apply a qualifying degree are the standard for F-1 OPT eligibility. In construction, that typically includes project engineer, site engineer, estimator, construction manager, BIM coordinator, and sustainability analyst positions. These roles require applying civil engineering, construction management, or architecture coursework in day-to-day work. Field labor and general superintendent roles without a degree requirement rarely meet the OPT work authorization criteria.
How do I find construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC by visa type and industry, so you're not sifting through listings that won't support your status. Searching by the Construction and Real Estate category with the F-1 OPT filter applied surfaces DC-area employers actively open to OPT candidates, which saves significant time compared to screening general job listings manually.
Which areas in Washington DC have the most construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Washington DC is a city-state, so hiring is concentrated within the District itself rather than spread across multiple cities. The highest concentration of sponsored construction roles is tied to federal and mixed-use development corridors, including the Capitol Riverfront, NoMa, and the Southwest Waterfront. The broader DC metro, including Tysons Corner, Bethesda, and Arlington, also has active construction hiring from firms with DC headquarters.
Are there specific considerations for F-1 OPT construction jobs in Washington DC?
Washington DC's construction market is heavily influenced by federal procurement, which means many large contractors work on government projects requiring security clearances or citizenship for certain roles. F-1 OPT candidates should confirm that a specific role does not have federal access requirements before applying. Additionally, DC's strong union presence in trades work does not typically intersect with OPT-eligible professional roles, so focus on salaried engineering and management positions.
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