Project Program Manager Jobs at Turner Construction Company with Visa Sponsorship
Turner Construction Company hires Project Program Managers to oversee complex, multi-phase builds across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, making it a realistic target for international professionals in construction management.
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INTRODUCTION
This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting our Advanced Technology Group. Previous Biotech/pharma experience is strongly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Manager leads the process to deliver efficient and economical design to illustrate value through bid and construction phase to satisfy client scope and technical requirements.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Determine fundamental direction of design, continuously lead entire design team and design process from first step in design phase (schematic design) throughout execution until completion.
- Integral part of construction team, work closely with Project Executive/Manager and perform decisive leadership role.
- Establish appropriate scopes and contractual agreements between Designers necessary to deliver project.
- Communicate effectively between Designers, Construction team and client representatives.
- Through review and approval of all construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors secure the design in all phases meets contractual obligations.
- Manage timely delivery of all design documents.
- Generate and coordinate relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design.
- Initiate design reviews and leverage opportunities to optimize design, improve constructability and to detect risks.
- Understand and utilize lean aspects to minimize costs for and speeds delivery of design preparation; strive to create designs to be delivered more efficiently (prefabrication and other lean techniques), delivered more safely (safety in design), and balance first costs and life cycle costs.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position is estimated to be $170,000.00 - 264,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering or Architecture and 10 years of experience in Engineering or Design Project Management, including Construction Administration portion of Engineering and Design Management or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Previous industry experience as Designer, desired.
- Extensive Designing and Estimating experience.
- Think in highly structured manner along all design disciplines with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required.
- Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC, etc.) and relevant trades.
- Must be integrative by involving Design Specialists and experts, consultancy and support.
- Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment while keeping independent and professional design view.
- Leadership skills to lead large teams and achieve goals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

INTRODUCTION
This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting our Advanced Technology Group. Previous Biotech/pharma experience is strongly preferred.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Manager leads the process to deliver efficient and economical design to illustrate value through bid and construction phase to satisfy client scope and technical requirements.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Determine fundamental direction of design, continuously lead entire design team and design process from first step in design phase (schematic design) throughout execution until completion.
- Integral part of construction team, work closely with Project Executive/Manager and perform decisive leadership role.
- Establish appropriate scopes and contractual agreements between Designers necessary to deliver project.
- Communicate effectively between Designers, Construction team and client representatives.
- Through review and approval of all construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors secure the design in all phases meets contractual obligations.
- Manage timely delivery of all design documents.
- Generate and coordinate relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design.
- Initiate design reviews and leverage opportunities to optimize design, improve constructability and to detect risks.
- Understand and utilize lean aspects to minimize costs for and speeds delivery of design preparation; strive to create designs to be delivered more efficiently (prefabrication and other lean techniques), delivered more safely (safety in design), and balance first costs and life cycle costs.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position is estimated to be $170,000.00 - 264,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering or Architecture and 10 years of experience in Engineering or Design Project Management, including Construction Administration portion of Engineering and Design Management or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Previous industry experience as Designer, desired.
- Extensive Designing and Estimating experience.
- Think in highly structured manner along all design disciplines with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required.
- Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC, etc.) and relevant trades.
- Must be integrative by involving Design Specialists and experts, consultancy and support.
- Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment while keeping independent and professional design view.
- Leadership skills to lead large teams and achieve goals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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Align your credentials to U.S. standards
Turner's Project Program Manager roles typically require a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved provider before applying so your qualifications translate clearly.
Target roles tied to large project portfolios
Turner staffs Program Managers against specific major projects, not just general pipelines. Search for openings tied to healthcare, data center, or federal construction programs, where headcount needs are more consistent and sponsorship decisions get made earlier in the hiring cycle.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsorship roles
Not every Turner posting explicitly mentions visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Program Manager openings at Turner by visa type so you're applying only where sponsorship is confirmed, not guessing from a job description.
Clarify your visa timeline during offer negotiations
H-1B sponsorship at Turner follows USCIS's April lottery window, meaning a fall offer could mean a six-plus month gap before you can start. Raise your current status and work authorization end date early so the hiring team can plan the filing timeline around project start needs.
Flag E-3 or TN eligibility if it applies to you
If you're an Australian or Canadian national, the E-3 and TN visa categories bypass the H-1B lottery entirely. Construction program management roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under both categories, and processing timelines are significantly shorter than H-1B cap-subject filings.
Prepare a PERM-ready employment history early
If your goal is a Green Card through Turner, the PERM process requires a detailed work history documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. Keep precise records of your past roles, responsibilities, and employers so your attorney can build a clean labor certification file without delays.
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Find Project Program Manager at Turner Construction Company JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Turner Construction Company sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes, Turner Construction Company sponsors H-1B visas for Project Program Manager roles. Because the H-1B is a specialty occupation visa, your degree must align with the specific role, typically construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Sponsorship is tied to the April USCIS lottery, so timing your application and offer accordingly is critical to starting work without a gap.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Program Manager roles at Turner Construction Company?
Turner has sponsored H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for this function. H-1B is most common for non-lottery-exempt nationals. Australians should ask about E-3 eligibility, and Canadians and Mexicans about TN, both of which avoid the lottery entirely and can be processed faster for construction management roles that meet specialty occupation criteria.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Turner Construction Company?
You can browse and apply for Project Program Manager openings at Turner directly through their careers site or through Migrate Mate, which filters Turner's listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship availability before applying. Tailor your resume to reflect large-scale project delivery experience, budget oversight, and cross-functional team coordination, the core competencies Turner evaluates at this level.
What qualifications and experience does Turner Construction Company expect for Project Program Manager roles?
Turner typically looks for a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field, along with substantial experience managing multi-phase commercial or infrastructure projects. Familiarity with construction scheduling software, subcontractor coordination, and owner-client relationships is expected. PMP certification or a LEED credential strengthens your application, particularly for roles on complex or federally funded builds.
How do I plan around visa processing timelines when targeting a Program Manager role at Turner?
If you're pursuing H-1B sponsorship, the USCIS cap lottery opens in March for an October 1 start date, so a spring offer is the ideal scenario. Premium processing can reduce USCIS adjudication to around 15 business days once selected. For F-1 OPT holders, confirm your OPT expiration date before interviews so Turner's HR team can determine whether a cap-gap extension or immediate H-1B filing applies to your situation.
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