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Construction Supervisor roles are among the more sponsorship-friendly positions in the trades, with employers regularly filing H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions for qualified candidates. A bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, combined with field experience, is typically required. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Role Overview
Beyond Engineering and Testing (BEYOND) is currently seeking a CMT Laboratory Supervisor II for our North Texas Group in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. CMT Laboratory Supervisor II, under direction, will supervise, coordinate, and train laboratory and field construction materials testing technicians; direct crews in the field and provide accurate logging of samples and tests and documentation of other pertinent data; and assist in site coordination of testing services on the construction sites.
Key DUTIES and Responsibilities
- Employee shall have the following minimum duties:
- Self-perform plant inspections, material source inspections, and field and laboratory testing
- Conduct and supervise plant inspections, laboratory testing and the following construction materials testing operations:
- Display samples for viewing
- Organize samples
- Check and verify all calculations
- Evaluate test data
- Perform statistical analysis on data sets and prepare run charts
- Reports data under the Direct Report’s supervision in accordance with established procedures
- Coordinate individual assignments for laboratory and field technicians
- Serve as dispatcher in making daily individual assignments for laboratory and field technicians
- Assist with preparation and processing of reports as well as other administrative duties
- Perform operational walk through and competency testing
- Check time records of technicians daily for accuracy and approval
- Perform or oversee routine maintenance of laboratory and field testing equipment as well as the calibration and proper documentation of all applicable equipment
- Recommend equipment for procurement
- Perform or oversee performance of specialized field services and troubleshoot processes and client concerns
- Maintain an adequate stock of routine supplies and materials
- Conduct performance reviews of assigned technicians
- Assign general housekeeping duties including trash removal, sweeping floors, dusting, cleaning windows, and storage and disposal of test samples
- Provide training and instructional guidance to field and laboratory technicians
- Review project plans and specifications to prepare test scope
- Employee shall have the following minimum responsibilities:
- Safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools
- Contact Direct Report for priorities and deadlines
- Update Direct Report on progress and delays on every task or assignment
- Safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment
- Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures
- Meet established project deadlines
- Maintenance of license and/or certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment
- Oversee the performance of field and laboratory testing
- Monitor professional practice updates, including AASHTO and TxDOT protocols
- Track project budgets for assigned projects/areas
- Record number of billable tests
- Track direct expenses
- Notify HSE Manager of safety accidents and health incidents
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Possess the following minimum qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Has minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in construction materials field and laboratory testing with two (2) years experience in supervision
- Have and maintain four (4) or more of the following certifications:
- ACI Field Grade 1 Technician
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
- TxAPA SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201 and SB202 in soil/base
- TxAPA AGG101 in aggregates
- TxAPA Level 1A, Level 1B and Level 2 in hot mix asphalt
- Possess extensive knowledge of:
- Materials used in highway, bridge and aviation construction
- Material testing methods, processes and procedures
Possess thorough knowledge of:
- Engineering principles, practices, and methods
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering calculations
- Laboratory quality management techniques
- Construction materials test tracking and reporting techniques
Possess considerable knowledge of:
- Heavy civil construction plans, construction inspection procedures, and specifications
- Personal computers and the use of applicable software
- Implementation methods and procedures for material evaluation and acceptance
Possess working knowledge of:
- Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics
- Human resource policies and procedures
- Effective supervisory techniques
Ability to:
- Supervise
- Plan and coordinate work activities, oversee programs, interpret engineering plans, and instruct
- Lift (60 lbs)
- Move (100 lbs)
- Assign and review work
- Self-perform inspection, sampling and testing
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
- Read and understand plans, specifications, instructions, labels, reports, etc.
- Travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain
- Prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
- Use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels and picks
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Analyze, problem solve, and recommend solutions
- Troubleshoot material and testing deficiencies and develop solutions
Required to:
- Present a professional appearance to best represent the firm
- Wear personal protective equipment and comply with all safety requirements
- Comply with all attendance requirements as noted in most current edition of Company Employee Policy Manual
Skill in:
- Use of personal computers and applicable software
- Effective communication
- Maintaining an effective and cohesive working group
- Organizational skills to set priorities, schedule assignments, and meet deadlines
- Shall possess valid Texas driver’s license and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Physical Demands
- Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
- Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Construction Experience: 8 years (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- ACI Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate
- Carrollton, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location
- In person
Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Supervisor II
Role Overview
Beyond Engineering and Testing (BEYOND) is currently seeking a CMT Laboratory Supervisor II for our North Texas Group in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. CMT Laboratory Supervisor II, under direction, will supervise, coordinate, and train laboratory and field construction materials testing technicians; direct crews in the field and provide accurate logging of samples and tests and documentation of other pertinent data; and assist in site coordination of testing services on the construction sites.
Key DUTIES and Responsibilities
- Employee shall have the following minimum duties:
- Self-perform plant inspections, material source inspections, and field and laboratory testing
- Conduct and supervise plant inspections, laboratory testing and the following construction materials testing operations:
- Display samples for viewing
- Organize samples
- Check and verify all calculations
- Evaluate test data
- Perform statistical analysis on data sets and prepare run charts
- Reports data under the Direct Report’s supervision in accordance with established procedures
- Coordinate individual assignments for laboratory and field technicians
- Serve as dispatcher in making daily individual assignments for laboratory and field technicians
- Assist with preparation and processing of reports as well as other administrative duties
- Perform operational walk through and competency testing
- Check time records of technicians daily for accuracy and approval
- Perform or oversee routine maintenance of laboratory and field testing equipment as well as the calibration and proper documentation of all applicable equipment
- Recommend equipment for procurement
- Perform or oversee performance of specialized field services and troubleshoot processes and client concerns
- Maintain an adequate stock of routine supplies and materials
- Conduct performance reviews of assigned technicians
- Assign general housekeeping duties including trash removal, sweeping floors, dusting, cleaning windows, and storage and disposal of test samples
- Provide training and instructional guidance to field and laboratory technicians
- Review project plans and specifications to prepare test scope
- Employee shall have the following minimum responsibilities:
- Safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools
- Contact Direct Report for priorities and deadlines
- Update Direct Report on progress and delays on every task or assignment
- Safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment
- Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures
- Meet established project deadlines
- Maintenance of license and/or certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment
- Oversee the performance of field and laboratory testing
- Monitor professional practice updates, including AASHTO and TxDOT protocols
- Track project budgets for assigned projects/areas
- Record number of billable tests
- Track direct expenses
- Notify HSE Manager of safety accidents and health incidents
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Possess the following minimum qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Has minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in construction materials field and laboratory testing with two (2) years experience in supervision
- Have and maintain four (4) or more of the following certifications:
- ACI Field Grade 1 Technician
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
- TxAPA SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201 and SB202 in soil/base
- TxAPA AGG101 in aggregates
- TxAPA Level 1A, Level 1B and Level 2 in hot mix asphalt
- Possess extensive knowledge of:
- Materials used in highway, bridge and aviation construction
- Material testing methods, processes and procedures
Possess thorough knowledge of:
- Engineering principles, practices, and methods
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering calculations
- Laboratory quality management techniques
- Construction materials test tracking and reporting techniques
Possess considerable knowledge of:
- Heavy civil construction plans, construction inspection procedures, and specifications
- Personal computers and the use of applicable software
- Implementation methods and procedures for material evaluation and acceptance
Possess working knowledge of:
- Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics
- Human resource policies and procedures
- Effective supervisory techniques
Ability to:
- Supervise
- Plan and coordinate work activities, oversee programs, interpret engineering plans, and instruct
- Lift (60 lbs)
- Move (100 lbs)
- Assign and review work
- Self-perform inspection, sampling and testing
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
- Read and understand plans, specifications, instructions, labels, reports, etc.
- Travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain
- Prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
- Use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels and picks
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Analyze, problem solve, and recommend solutions
- Troubleshoot material and testing deficiencies and develop solutions
Required to:
- Present a professional appearance to best represent the firm
- Wear personal protective equipment and comply with all safety requirements
- Comply with all attendance requirements as noted in most current edition of Company Employee Policy Manual
Skill in:
- Use of personal computers and applicable software
- Effective communication
- Maintaining an effective and cohesive working group
- Organizational skills to set priorities, schedule assignments, and meet deadlines
- Shall possess valid Texas driver’s license and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Physical Demands
- Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
- Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Construction Experience: 8 years (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- ACI Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate
- Carrollton, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location
- In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Construction Supervisor Jobs
Target employers with an active sponsorship track record
Large general contractors and national construction firms are far more likely to have established immigration counsel and prior sponsorship experience. Smaller regional companies often lack the infrastructure to navigate the process, even when they want to hire.
Understand how your degree field affects eligibility
H-1B sponsorship for Construction Supervisor roles requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture strengthens that case considerably more than a general business or unrelated degree.
EB-3 is often the more realistic green card path
Construction Supervisor roles frequently qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which has less stringent extraordinary ability requirements than EB-1. Employers willing to go through PERM labor certification can sponsor you for permanent residence through this pathway.
Highlight project scale and team leadership in your resume
Sponsoring employers need to justify that the role requires a specialized degree. Framing your experience around complex project oversight, safety compliance, and multi-trade coordination reinforces the specialty occupation argument that supports an H-1B petition.
Bring your safety certifications front and center
OSHA 30, First Aid, and any state-specific safety credentials signal job-readiness to U.S. employers. These certifications don't directly affect visa eligibility, but they meaningfully reduce employer hesitation when evaluating international candidates who need sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors actively open to visa candidates
Most construction employers don't advertise their sponsorship willingness on general platforms. Migrate Mate filters specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never a realistic option from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Construction Supervisor role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it requires careful positioning. USCIS evaluates whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like construction management or civil engineering. Generic supervisor titles without a clear degree requirement in the job description have historically drawn RFEs, so the employer's petition language matters significantly.
Do I need a four-year degree to get sponsored as a Construction Supervisor?
For H-1B visa sponsorship, a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. The degree should be in a directly related field such as construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. If you hold a three-year degree, a credential evaluation may establish equivalency. Extensive work experience can also substitute under certain pathways, at a ratio of three years of experience per one year of education.
Which visa categories are most common for sponsored Construction Supervisor jobs?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant route, though it requires the specialty occupation threshold to be met. EB-3 is the primary immigrant visa pathway, covering skilled workers in roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Some employers also use the E-3 visa for Australian nationals or the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens who qualify under USMCA trade agreement categories.
How do I find construction companies that actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Construction Supervisor roles where the employer has already indicated willingness to sponsor. Beyond that, DOL LCA disclosure data shows which construction companies have filed Labor Condition Applications in the past, which is a reliable proxy for sponsorship history. Targeting firms with prior filings significantly improves your odds of a productive application.
Are Construction Supervisor sponsorships commonly approved or denied by USCIS?
Approval rates depend heavily on how well the employer documents the specialty occupation requirement. Roles tied to large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects, with degree requirements specified in the job description and offer letter, tend to fare better. Positions with vague duties or employers new to the sponsorship process face higher RFE rates. Working with an experienced immigration attorney on the petition drafting makes a measurable difference.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Construction Supervisor jobs?
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.