Construction Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Construction is a high-demand category for visa sponsorship, with most sponsored positions using H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal work and EB-3 for permanent roles. A range of trade specializations are sponsored, and many employers provide training and certification support as part of the arrangement. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Micron’s New York Construction team is delivering a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing expansion with a strong focus on cost, compliance, and disciplined project execution. We partner across Construction, Cost Control, Procurement, Legal, Tax, and our construction management teams to establish effective controls and support successful delivery of this complex capital program.
As the Construction Tax & Incentives team member, you will integrate tax and incentive requirements into construction processes for the New York Expansion Program. You will work directly with construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to administer sales and use tax exemptions, strengthen contractor compliance, support incentive recovery, and maintain audit-ready records for Federal CHIPS, New York Green CHIPS, OCIDA, and other applicable programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead OCIDA Sales & Use Tax Exemption administration for construction activities, including ST-60, ST-123, ST-340, sub-agent agreements, amendments, and monthly contractor reporting
- Integrate tax compliance requirements into construction pay applications and invoice reviews, resolving missing or deficient documentation before payment release
- Partner with construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to validate exempt purchases, improve sub-tier reporting, and deliver compliance training
- Track eligible and ineligible construction costs and maintain audit-ready documentation supporting Federal CHIPS, NY Green CHIPS, OCIDA, and other incentive programs
- Coordinate with Construction, Cost Control, Tax, Legal, and Procurement on regulatory reporting, audits, incentive forecasts, and executive reporting
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Economics, or a related field, or a combination of education and work experience
- 5+ years of experience in tax, incentives, grants, construction cost controls, or related project work
- Experience administering sub-agent or exemption agreements and monthly compliance reporting on large capital projects
- Working knowledge of New York State sales and use tax exemption administration, including OCIDA/IDA requirements
- Strong understanding of audit, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large-scale construction, manufacturing, semiconductor, or other complex capital programs
- Experience working with construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, pay applications, and construction invoice processes
- Experience with economic development incentive programs such as Federal CHIPS, New York Green CHIPS, OCIDA, or comparable programs
- Experience partnering across Construction, Cost Control, Tax, Legal, Procurement, and Finance
- Experience using AI-enabled tools and analytics to classify project costs, identify documentation gaps, and support audit-ready incentive reporting
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $203,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Micron’s New York Construction team is delivering a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing expansion with a strong focus on cost, compliance, and disciplined project execution. We partner across Construction, Cost Control, Procurement, Legal, Tax, and our construction management teams to establish effective controls and support successful delivery of this complex capital program.
As the Construction Tax & Incentives team member, you will integrate tax and incentive requirements into construction processes for the New York Expansion Program. You will work directly with construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to administer sales and use tax exemptions, strengthen contractor compliance, support incentive recovery, and maintain audit-ready records for Federal CHIPS, New York Green CHIPS, OCIDA, and other applicable programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead OCIDA Sales & Use Tax Exemption administration for construction activities, including ST-60, ST-123, ST-340, sub-agent agreements, amendments, and monthly contractor reporting
- Integrate tax compliance requirements into construction pay applications and invoice reviews, resolving missing or deficient documentation before payment release
- Partner with construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to validate exempt purchases, improve sub-tier reporting, and deliver compliance training
- Track eligible and ineligible construction costs and maintain audit-ready documentation supporting Federal CHIPS, NY Green CHIPS, OCIDA, and other incentive programs
- Coordinate with Construction, Cost Control, Tax, Legal, and Procurement on regulatory reporting, audits, incentive forecasts, and executive reporting
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Economics, or a related field, or a combination of education and work experience
- 5+ years of experience in tax, incentives, grants, construction cost controls, or related project work
- Experience administering sub-agent or exemption agreements and monthly compliance reporting on large capital projects
- Working knowledge of New York State sales and use tax exemption administration, including OCIDA/IDA requirements
- Strong understanding of audit, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large-scale construction, manufacturing, semiconductor, or other complex capital programs
- Experience working with construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, pay applications, and construction invoice processes
- Experience with economic development incentive programs such as Federal CHIPS, New York Green CHIPS, OCIDA, or comparable programs
- Experience partnering across Construction, Cost Control, Tax, Legal, Procurement, and Finance
- Experience using AI-enabled tools and analytics to classify project costs, identify documentation gaps, and support audit-ready incentive reporting
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $203,000.00 a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Know the difference between trade roles and professional roles
Skilled trade positions like electrician, plumber, and welder typically use the H-2B visa path, while construction management, civil engineering, and architectural roles can qualify for H-1B. Your visa options depend heavily on whether the position requires a specific degree.
Target H-1B for construction management with the right credentials
A bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field combined with a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification supports an H-1B petition for project management roles. General contractor experience alone won't meet the specialty occupation standard.
Use the TN visa if you're a Canadian or Mexican engineer
Canadian and Mexican citizens working in civil engineering, architecture, or related fields can use TN visa status under the USMCA agreement. TN has no annual cap, can be renewed indefinitely, and doesn't require an employer petition - just a job offer and qualifying credentials.
Prepare for competitive H-2B filing in construction
Construction is one of the largest H-2B user industries, and the 66,000 annual cap fills quickly. Employers must begin the recruitment and filing process months before the work start date to have a realistic chance at securing visas.
Pursue construction engineering roles at large firms
Companies like Bechtel, Fluor, Turner Construction, and AECOM hire engineers and project managers with H-1B sponsorship. Roles in structural engineering, project controls, and construction technology carry stronger visa arguments than field supervision alone.
Build toward project management for better long-term visa options
Starting in a trade role on H-2B and building toward a project management or superintendent position can open H-1B eligibility down the road. Earning a construction management degree or PMP certification while working accelerates this transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa types are used for construction jobs with sponsorship?
H-2B visa is the most common visa for construction roles, covering temporary or seasonal positions. EB-3 "Other Workers" is used for permanent positions. Some specialized construction management or engineering roles may qualify for H-1B visa if they require a bachelor's degree. The right pathway depends on whether the position is seasonal or year-round and the skill level required.
Do I need trade certifications for a sponsored construction job?
Requirements vary by role. General labor positions typically don't require certifications, but specialized trades like electrical, plumbing, or HVAC may require or prefer specific licenses or certifications. Some employers provide training and certification support as part of the sponsorship arrangement, especially for H-2B seasonal workers.
How to find Construction jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find construction jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international workers with sponsored opportunities. Focus on roles like site supervisors, project managers, electricians, and heavy equipment operators. Target construction companies, infrastructure developers, and mining firms that frequently sponsor 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visas and 494 Regional visas for skilled tradespeople.
What types of construction jobs are most commonly sponsored?
General laborers, carpenters, concrete workers, roofers, painters, and landscaping/site preparation workers are among the most commonly sponsored construction positions. Specialized trades like electricians and plumbers are also sponsored but may have additional licensing requirements that vary by state.
Is construction work seasonal for visa sponsorship purposes?
It depends on the region and type of work. In northern states, outdoor construction is often seasonal, making H-2B the appropriate visa. In warmer climates like the South and Southwest, construction operates year-round, and employers may sponsor through EB-3 for permanent positions. The employer must demonstrate the nature of the need when filing the petition.
Can construction workers eventually get a green card?
Yes. Workers on H-2B temporary visas can be separately sponsored for an EB-3 green card if the employer wants to retain them permanently. The two processes are independent - H-2B status doesn't convert to a green card automatically, but having an established employer relationship makes the transition more likely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Construction jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage", the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level. For example, a construction in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search Page.