E-3 Visa Construction Estimator Jobs
Construction Estimator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure employer-sponsored E-3 visas with no lottery and renewable two-year status, making long-term U.S. careers in estimating practical to plan for.
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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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our growing Nashville team, supporting estimating services for a diverse portfolio of projects across real estate developments, data centers (including major hyperscale facilities), and civil and local government infrastructure programs.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and client-focused professional who is passionate about delivering excellence and embodies the Turner & Townsend purpose and values. This individual will thrive in a collaborative environment, bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects.
Responsibilities:
- Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
- Supporting Client land acquisitions.
- Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
- Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
- Understanding design stages and estimate levels.
- Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
- Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans.
- Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions & tax.
- Supporting our clients with monthly presentations.
- Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
- Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture.
- 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.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working in a construction cost management role such as Estimating, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as 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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Estimator to join our growing Nashville team, supporting estimating services for a diverse portfolio of projects across real estate developments, data centers (including major hyperscale facilities), and civil and local government infrastructure programs.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and client-focused professional who is passionate about delivering excellence and embodies the Turner & Townsend purpose and values. This individual will thrive in a collaborative environment, bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects.
Responsibilities:
- Developing cost plans and estimates from concept through detailed design.
- Supporting Client land acquisitions.
- Delivering and presenting updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
- Reviewing proposed design changes/new technologies and preparing estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.
- Understanding design stages and estimate levels.
- Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
- Preparing cash commit forecasts for the construction life cycle.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans.
- Analyzing labor markets and cost drivers such as unions & tax.
- Supporting our clients with monthly presentations.
- Delivering Life Cycle Costing models.
- Benchmarking integration to ensure accurate data capture.
- 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.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working in a construction cost management role such as Estimating, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Construction Estimator
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian construction management degree satisfies E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements, but U.S. hiring managers may not know this. Attach a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to your application to pre-empt any skepticism before an interview.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for construction companies that have filed LCAs for Estimator roles. Firms with prior filings already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over visa paperwork concerns.
Clarify specialty occupation status before accepting an offer
Not every Estimator job title qualifies. Roles requiring a degree in a specific field like construction management or civil engineering pass the specialty occupation test; general project coordinator titles with flexible degree requirements may not. Confirm the job description matches before the LCA is drafted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle LCA and visa paperwork
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA submission, prevailing wage compliance, and consulate document package so the process doesn't stall between offer and start date.
Negotiate your start date around consulate appointment wait times
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth currently vary from two to eight weeks depending on demand. Build at least six weeks between signing your offer and your proposed U.S. start date so neither party is scrambling if appointment slots are limited.
Renew your E-3 before bidding cycles create scheduling conflicts
Construction Estimators often face heavy workloads during annual bid seasons. File your E-3 renewal at least 90 days before your current status expires so a processing delay doesn't disrupt your work authorization during peak project pursuit periods.
E-3 Visa Construction Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Estimator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship directly, so searching by visa type alone misses most opportunities. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Construction Estimator roles by employers with E-3 and LCA filing history in the U.S. construction sector, which cuts through the noise of generic job boards.
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 a Construction Estimator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying. The key test is whether the degree requirement is tied to the field, not just any degree. A role that accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of discipline is harder to qualify under USCIS specialty occupation standards.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Construction Estimator roles?
The E-3 has a significant practical advantage for Australians: there is no annual lottery. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning qualified applicants are frequently not selected. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so you can time your application around a real job offer rather than a lottery draw.
Can I switch Construction Estimator employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a fresh visa application or change of status for each new employer. Your E-3 is employer-specific, so it doesn't transfer. If you're already in the U.S., you can begin working for a new employer once the new LCA is certified and the I-129 petition is filed, but you'll need a new visa stamp before your next international trip.