E-3 Visa Construction Cost Estimator Jobs
Construction Cost Estimator roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or civil engineering. Australian professionals in this field can secure U.S. employer sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap restrictions.
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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 is seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and deliver comprehensive cost management services on complex construction projects. This role will support the successful planning, procurement, delivery, and closeout of major capital construction programs, ensuring robust cost control, commercial governance, and financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction cost management, quantity surveying, and contract administration, with experience working on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, mission critical, or technically complex construction projects. They will be driven to deliver excellent client outcomes while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose and values.
Responsibilities:
- Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
- Manage estimating services for full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects.
- Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors.
- Manage cost control process by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.
- Manage & monitor invoicing process.
- Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
- Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs.
- Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual.
- Develop procedures governing handover of project.
- Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
- RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable.
- Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects.
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
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.
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 seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team and deliver comprehensive cost management services on complex construction projects. This role will support the successful planning, procurement, delivery, and closeout of major capital construction programs, ensuring robust cost control, commercial governance, and financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction cost management, quantity surveying, and contract administration, with experience working on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, mission critical, or technically complex construction projects. They will be driven to deliver excellent client outcomes while promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose and values.
Responsibilities:
- Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process.
- Manage estimating services for full project by developing project estimates (relating to construction, fees, direct work and other costs), reviewing estimations prepared by junior team members, presenting estimates to client, presenting value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to client, meeting with vendors to review, validate, and challenge costs, and reviewing estimates by utilizing benchmark data collected from other projects.
- Manage cost reporting by establishing reporting schedule, reviewing & presenting cost reports and forecasts, reviewing project budget & spend forecast with the client, developing & maintaining commercial risk register, and hosting periodic meetings with project team & vendors.
- Manage cost control process by reviewing payment application assessments prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to recommend contractor entitlements, reviewing requests for change orders from vendors & making recommendations to client, and using dispute prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes.
- Manage & monitor invoicing process.
- Benchmark performance against other successful commissions.
- Manage all facets of the final accounting process and post contract audits and account close outs.
- Hold post-contract reviews with the client to establish a lesson learned document and apply lessons to create training manual.
- Develop procedures governing handover of project.
- Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.
- RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable.
- Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects.
- Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Information
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.
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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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in quantity surveying or construction management meets E-3 degree requirements, but U.S. hiring managers may not recognize it. Attach a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator to your application to remove any doubt upfront.
Target general contractors with federal project exposure
Large general contractors and construction managers working on federal or publicly funded infrastructure projects are accustomed to DOL prevailing wage rules, which makes the LCA process far less unfamiliar to their HR teams than it is at smaller private firms.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. DOL certification can take up to seven business days, so confirm your start date accounts for that window before you sign an offer letter.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
From LCA preparation through consulate appointment, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles every filing step so your employer doesn't need to retain separate immigration counsel. This removes a common objection from construction firms that lack an in-house HR team.
Prepare a specialty occupation summary for your role
Cost estimator positions that blend general project management duties with estimation can draw scrutiny from consular officers assessing specialty occupation status. Draft a one-page summary linking your job duties directly to your degree field to strengthen your application.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Generic job searches won't filter for E-3 visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate lets you search Construction Cost Estimator roles by employers who are open to sponsoring Australian nationals, saving you the back-and-forth of asking about visa support after applying.
E-3 Visa Construction Cost Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Cost Estimator jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Construction Cost Estimator roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Rather than applying broadly and asking about visa support after the fact, you can filter specifically for roles where Australian nationals are welcome, which shortens the process significantly.
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 Construction Cost Estimator qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, Construction Cost Estimator qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field. If the job description allows any bachelor's degree regardless of field, the specialty occupation argument weakens. The degree-to-role connection matters, so your offer letter should specify the required discipline.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Cost Estimator roles?
The E-3 is strictly for Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no randomized selection process. H-1B applicants in the same field compete in a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. For an Australian professional with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable path. Both require DOL LCA certification, but the E-3 skips the USCIS petition step and is processed directly at the consulate.
Can my E-3 employer be a construction subcontractor or staffing firm?
Yes, but third-party employer arrangements require extra care. USCIS and consular officers scrutinize cases where you work at a client site under a staffing or subcontracting firm because the specialty occupation requirement must be met by your actual employer, not just the end client. The sponsoring employer's job offer must describe your day-to-day duties and the degree requirement that goes with them, not just the client's project scope.