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Construction Technician roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when they require specialized engineering or technical knowledge and a relevant bachelor's degree. Most positions involve civil engineering technology, construction management, or architectural applications that meet specialty occupation requirements. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Director, North American B2B Secular Shift – Construction & Trades
There are approximately $8T of B2B Payments in the US & Canada still made by check – with the majority in the US. There are approximately $10T of B2B Payments made by ACH with no remittance data associated with them. Combined, these B2B Payments represent roughly 25% of the global B2B secular shift opportunity.
Mastercard’s Commercial & New Payments Flows North America (NAM) Business is responsible for driving Gross Dollar Volume (GDV) growth through secular shift. We are looking for a Director, North American B2B Secular Shift – Construction & Trades to help drive growth in the segment through the commercialization of our solutions and value proposition. This role involves engaging clients, identifying high-potential opportunities, building a strong and dynamic sales pipeline, and closing deals.
Role – Director, North American B2B Secular Shift – Construction & Trades
In this role, the selected candidate will:
- Lead and execute the Construction & Trades Secular Shift go-to-market strategy across NAM, focusing on both existing and new issuer partners and new distribution channels, expanding Mastercard’s footprint, growing market share, and expanding our leadership position in the Construction & Trades segment.
- Work cross-functionally across the broader Commercial and New Payment Flows team partner and cross-sell our solutions.
- Partner closely with Account and Business Development teams to engage clients, identify high-potential opportunities, build a strong and dynamic sales pipeline and close deals.
- Drive commercialization efforts by working cross-functionally with stakeholders from Finance, Sales, Marketing, Franchise, and Customer Delivery to ensure seamless execution of segment initiatives and adequate resources for its success.
- Ensure our Construction & Trades needs-based and customer centric narrative is driven throughout the organization and with our customers and prospects.
- Support client-facing negotiations, leading or co-leading key deals, ensuring specific segment incentives are included in deals, and aligning Mastercard’s value proposition with client needs.
- Track and manage pipeline performance by using SFDC and commercialization tools and processes that enable timely follow-up, issue resolution, and traction across the region.
- Champion internal alignment across all product groups, Finance, Sales Excellence to generate buy-in and momentum from all relevant stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Develop and promote SMB growth strategies, identifying best practices and scalable models that drive measurable results in issuer portfolios.
- Foster sales enablement by creating compelling client materials, training sessions, and use-case content tailored to SMB needs and opportunities.
All About You
You are a pragmatic change agent who thrives on turning long standing behaviors into meaningful growth. You combine a strong sense of urgency with the discipline to operate effectively inside a complex organization—and you are energized by driving visible, measurable impact.
- Construction & Trades Obsessed: You have a deep, hands on understanding of POS and Invoice Payments in the Construction & Trades Segment, understand the systems and infrastructure that supports this segment, understand the payment options those systems allow for, and understand issuer and acquirer behavioral drivers. You bring empathy for their constraints and clarity on what truly motivates behavior change.
- Driven by momentum and a sense of urgency: You operate with pace. You move ideas into action quickly, prioritize what matters most, and push through obstacles to keep initiatives moving forward.
- Catalyst for transformation: You are motivated by shifting entrenched behaviors, particularly moving legacy payment flows (cash, check, ACH) toward modern, card based solutions. You see both the customer value and the growth opportunity in that shift.
- Commercially sharp: You naturally connect customer needs to business outcomes. You can identify high value use cases, articulate compelling value propositions, and translate strategy into adoption and spend growth.
- Influential leader: You lead through influence, not hierarchy—bringing together product, sales, marketing, and operations partners around a shared goal and clear execution plan.
- Data guided, customer grounded: You balance quantitative insight with qualitative understanding, using both to prioritize, make decisions, and tell a clear story to senior leaders.
- Ownership mindset: You act like an owner—taking accountability for outcomes, learning quickly, and continuously raising the bar for results.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $182,000 - $291,000 USD
Arlington, Virginia: $182,000 - $291,000 USD
Atlanta, Georgia: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Miami, Florida: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
New York City, New York: $190,000 - $304,000 USD
O'Fallon, Missouri: $158,000 - $253,000 USD
Job Posting Window
Posting windows may change based on the volume of applications received and business necessity. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Technician
Target roles requiring technical degrees
Focus on positions requiring construction engineering technology, civil engineering, or construction management degrees. Generic construction roles without specific educational requirements won't qualify for H-1B sponsorship under specialty occupation standards.
Emphasize technical specializations
Highlight expertise in building information modeling (BIM), structural analysis software, or construction project management systems. Technical specializations help distinguish your role from general construction work that doesn't require specialized knowledge.
Research engineering consulting firms
Large engineering and construction consulting companies like AECOM, Jacobs, and HDR regularly sponsor H-1B visas for technical roles. These firms often have established sponsorship processes and understand specialty occupation requirements.
Consider government contractor positions
Federal contractors working on infrastructure projects often need construction technicians with security clearance eligibility. These roles typically require degrees and offer more structured paths to H-1B sponsorship than private construction companies.
Document technical responsibilities clearly
Prepare detailed job descriptions showing how your role requires applying engineering principles, not just physical construction work. USCIS scrutinizes construction roles carefully to ensure they meet specialty occupation standards for degree requirements.
Network through professional engineering societies
Join the American Society of Civil Engineers or similar organizations to connect with employers who understand technical construction roles. Professional networks often lead to positions that clearly qualify for visa sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Construction Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only positions requiring specialized knowledge and a relevant bachelor's degree. Roles involving engineering analysis, technical project management, or specialized construction software typically qualify. Generic construction work without degree requirements doesn't meet H-1B visa specialty occupation standards.
How to find Construction Technician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Construction Technician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on construction companies, engineering firms, and infrastructure contractors that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN visa, or O-1 visas for technical roles. These employers often need skilled technicians for project management, quality control, and site supervision positions.
What degree do I need for Construction Technician H-1B sponsorship?
Construction engineering technology, civil engineering, construction management, or architectural engineering degrees are most common. Some positions accept related engineering degrees if the role involves technical analysis or specialized construction systems requiring that educational background.
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Technicians?
Large engineering consulting firms like AECOM, Jacobs, WSP, and Stantec regularly sponsor technical construction roles. Federal contractors, infrastructure development companies, and firms specializing in complex construction projects also provide sponsorship opportunities for qualified candidates.
What are common denial reasons for Construction Technician H-1B petitions?
USCIS often denies petitions where job duties appear to be general construction work rather than specialized technical tasks. Other common issues include insufficient evidence that the position requires a degree, or job descriptions that don't clearly demonstrate specialty occupation requirements.
Can Construction Technicians get green cards through employment?
Yes, typically through EB-2 or EB-3 categories. EB-2 requires advanced degrees or exceptional ability, while EB-3 covers skilled workers with bachelor's degrees. The PERM labor certification process can take 12-18 months, followed by I-140 petition filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Construction Technician 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.