E-3 Visa Construction Jobs
Construction professionals seeking U.S. roles can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery. The E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens, requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like civil or structural engineering, and renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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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 Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects and possess strong people leadership skills along with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and cost control.
- Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.
- Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
- Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
- Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
- Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
- Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
- Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
- Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. Maintains project records and produces various reports.
- Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
- Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each project.
- Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
- Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
- Works closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
- Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct projects; This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
- Maintains project records and produces various reports.
- Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Public sector experience in Washington (city, county, or government facilities), preferably supporting fire station or public safety facilities within the last 5 years with positive client references.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships with strong references.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects through full lifecycle (planning, design, construction, closeout).
- Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight (cash flow, forecasting, reporting).
- Experience administering consultant/contractor procurement, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
- Proficiency in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records.
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approvals processes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management skills across agencies and teams.
- Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and take initiative.
- CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Education/Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multi-million dollar construction projects.
- Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
- Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision-making.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects and possess strong people leadership skills along with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and cost control.
- Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.
- Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.
- Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
- Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
- Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
- Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
- Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
- Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. Maintains project records and produces various reports.
- Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
- Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each project.
- Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
- Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
- Works closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
- Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct projects; This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
- Maintains project records and produces various reports.
- Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Public sector experience in Washington (city, county, or government facilities), preferably supporting fire station or public safety facilities within the last 5 years with positive client references.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships with strong references.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects through full lifecycle (planning, design, construction, closeout).
- Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight (cash flow, forecasting, reporting).
- Experience administering consultant/contractor procurement, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
- Proficiency in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records.
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approvals processes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management skills across agencies and teams.
- Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments and take initiative.
- CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Education/Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multi-million dollar construction projects.
- Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
- Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision-making.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$140K 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Construction
Align your credentials to U.S. standards
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree for E-3 visa purposes, but your employer may need a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Target firms that file LCAs regularly
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for construction employers with certified Labor Condition Applications under civil, structural, or project engineering job titles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster once you receive an offer.
Clarify specialty occupation status before applying
General construction management roles don't always meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard unless the position requires a degree in a specific discipline. Confirm the job description references engineering, architecture, or a related technical field before pursuing sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL certification through consulate preparation, so filing errors don't delay your start date.
Get your offer letter to specify the role correctly
Your offer letter must state the exact job title, the required degree field, your work location, and the prevailing wage level. Construction offers that list only a trade title without a degree requirement can trigger an E-3 denial at the consulate.
Book your consulate appointment around project timelines
E-3 interviews at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth typically book out two to eight weeks. Factor consulate wait times into your employer's project start date so onboarding delays don't put your offer at risk.
E-3 Visa Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find construction jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface U.S. construction roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals. Because the E-3 requires no lottery and is low-cost for employers, many firms in civil, structural, and project engineering will sponsor it once they understand the process. Searching through a platform that filters for visa-open roles saves significant time compared to applying broadly.
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 my construction role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Only roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field qualify. Positions like civil engineer, structural engineer, project engineer, or construction project manager typically meet this standard. General site supervisor or trade roles that don't require a degree in a technical discipline do not qualify, regardless of your experience level.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for construction professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and costs employers far less than the H-1B visa. For construction roles, this means you can start the process after receiving an offer rather than waiting for a lottery result in April. The trade-off is exclusivity: only Australian citizens can use it.
Can I change construction employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes. Moving to a new employer requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and either obtain a new visa stamp at a consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., file a change of status with USCIS. You can start working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and the petition is filed, depending on your situation.