E-3 Visa Construction Intern Jobs
Construction Intern roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian graduates entering the U.S. construction industry.
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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 as a Construction Intern
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
U.S. internships must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to qualify for E-3 visa status. A construction management or civil engineering degree ties directly to the role. A general business degree usually won't clear the specialty occupation threshold.
Target firms with active DOL filing history
Search the DOL's foreign labor certification disclosure data for construction companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before. Firms with prior LCA experience understand the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as a dealbreaker during hiring.
Find E-3 construction roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters construction internship listings by E-3 sponsorship availability, so you're not cold-applying to roles where the employer has never heard of the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Clarify internship duration before your interview
E-3 status is granted in two-year increments, but many construction internships last three to twelve months. Confirm whether the employer can convert the role to full-time or extend your placement, since your E-3 must reflect the actual employment period on the LCA.
Confirm the employer files LCA before your consulate date
Your U.S. consulate interview requires a certified LCA in hand. The employer files with DOL first, which typically takes seven business days. Don't book your appointment at the Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate until the certified LCA is returned and your DS-160 is complete.
Address your 3-year degree equivalency upfront
Australian bachelor's degrees are three years, not four. Some U.S. construction employers question whether this meets the bachelor's degree requirement. Request a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service before submitting your application to preempt any objections.
E-3 Visa Construction Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Intern jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most construction internship postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship directly, which makes standard job board searches unreliable. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-3 sponsorship availability, so you can focus on employers already set up to file an LCA. Reaching out to firms with prior DOL filing history also improves your odds of a straightforward sponsorship conversation.
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 Intern role actually qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the job description matters. The role must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like civil engineering or construction management, not just any degree. Internships that are primarily physical labor or don't require theoretical knowledge from a relevant degree won't qualify. Ask the employer to confirm the role is listed as requiring a specific degree before accepting the offer.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Intern roles?
The E-3 is available to Australian nationals only, but it has no annual lottery and no cap to worry about. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate before any filing can proceed. For a construction internship, the E-3 means you can accept an offer and move forward immediately, while H-1B candidates may wait a year or more before starting.
Can I switch construction employers while on an E-3 internship?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and LCA on file. If you move to a different construction firm, they need to file a new LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally. You can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your updated visa is approved.