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Assistant Construction Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with site coordination and project delivery experience.
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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team to support project management services. Our Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide project support.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
- Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processes.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
- Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
- Ensure that key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
- Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors.
- Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders.
- Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain current issues/actions logs.
- Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure.
- Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
- Contribute monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
- Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards, and other reporting requirements.
- Daily tasks include submittal approval management, RFI processing, change order management, meeting coordination, punch-list management, administration of project observation reports, participation in commissioning, and transition of close-out documentation to operations.
- Procurement: Assist with the procurement of suppliers / resources as required.
- Monitor and assist the Project Manager with applying performance management techniques.
- Monitor and report on project costs/spending, maintain project cost tracking, and EVM systems.
- Liaise with the client’s finance team and others to obtain information, review & report finance/cost data.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
- A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience.
- Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic.
- Work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project.
- Exposure to project management software systems.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $125K-$150K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team to support project management services. Our Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide project support.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
- Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processes.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
- Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
- Ensure that key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
- Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors.
- Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders.
- Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain current issues/actions logs.
- Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure.
- Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items.
- Contribute monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program.
- Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards, and other reporting requirements.
- Daily tasks include submittal approval management, RFI processing, change order management, meeting coordination, punch-list management, administration of project observation reports, participation in commissioning, and transition of close-out documentation to operations.
- Procurement: Assist with the procurement of suppliers / resources as required.
- Monitor and assist the Project Manager with applying performance management techniques.
- Monitor and report on project costs/spending, maintain project cost tracking, and EVM systems.
- Liaise with the client’s finance team and others to obtain information, review & report finance/cost data.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.
- A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience.
- Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic.
- Work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project.
- Exposure to project management software systems.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $125K-$150K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-MK3
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Construction Manager
Translate your Australian credentials before applying
U.S. employers expect degree titles and registration bodies they recognize. Frame your Australian qualifications using U.S. equivalents: a Bachelor of Construction Management aligns directly, and AIPM membership translates well alongside American Institute of Constructors references.
Target general contractors with active federal projects
General contractors holding federal or state government contracts are already enrolled in E-Verify, a DOL requirement that signals E-3 readiness. These firms process work authorizations regularly and are less likely to hesitate at the sponsorship conversation.
Raise the E-3 after a verbal offer, not before
Bringing up visa sponsorship too early can stall negotiations. Once a hiring manager signals intent, clarify that the E-3 requires no lottery, no employer quota, and no PERM labor market test, which removes the two objections that typically kill sponsorship discussions.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation requirements
Not every Assistant Construction Manager position qualifies. The role must theoretically require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your offer letter describes the job with generic language, ask HR to revise it to reflect the degree requirement before your LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage LCA submission through the DOL's FLAG system, prepare your DS-160, and guide you through consulate preparation so nothing delays your start date.
Search for roles where Australian site experience is a differentiator
Employers on large-scale infrastructure, tunneling, or resource sector builds actively recruit Australians because of direct experience on comparable projects. Target job postings that list heavy civil, resources, or infrastructure experience and lead with your Australian project history.
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Find Assistant Construction Manager JobsAssistant Construction Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Assistant Construction Manager jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Assistant Construction Manager roles at U.S. employers with a history of sponsoring Australian professionals on the E-3 visa, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never navigated the process. Filter by role and location to see active opportunities.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Assistant Construction Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the framing matters. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as construction management or civil engineering. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience without a degree requirement may not qualify. Review the job description carefully before your employer files the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Assistant Construction Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no employer quota, which means your employer can file any time of year and approval isn't left to chance. The H-1B requires registration in a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For construction professionals with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a more direct and predictable route to U.S. employment.
Can I switch employers or projects while on an E-3 as an Assistant Construction Manager?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific. Each new employer must file a new LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp if you've left the U.S. or your current stamp reflects a different employer. Transfers within the same firm to a different project location are generally fine, but a change of employer requires a fresh filing before you start work.
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