E-3 Visa Construction Project Engineer Jobs
Construction Project Engineers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals pursuing U.S. project roles in infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction.
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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 monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
The Construction Project Manager shall manage all facets of project management for individual projects while protecting the client’s best interests in a manner that will facilitate delivering quality projects on-time and within budget.
Location: Full time, on site in Richmond, VA
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
- Review status of work completed during the period covered.
- Review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
- Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
- Review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance.
- Review of change orders.
- Review of developer's monthly job cost reports, opine on adequacy of contingency.
- Review of construction and disbursement schedules.
- Review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the developer.
- Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
- Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural/engineering best practices.
- Analyze the developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the developer, contractor and subcontractors.
- Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both contractor and architect's qualification statements.
- Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted documents including but not limited to:
- zoning approvals
- certified surveys
- building permits and approvals
- utility company approval letters
- soil and foundation engineering reports
- designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
- Prepare construction risk assessment reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
- May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
- May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
- Conducts advanced financial analysis.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
- Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
- Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
- Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
- Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, which includes managing multiple renovation projects, small (over $1M - $50M) and/or new construction projects. Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration. Must have been in position that demonstrates independent decision-making.
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.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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 Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
The Construction Project Manager shall manage all facets of project management for individual projects while protecting the client’s best interests in a manner that will facilitate delivering quality projects on-time and within budget.
Location: Full time, on site in Richmond, VA
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
- Review status of work completed during the period covered.
- Review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
- Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
- Review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance.
- Review of change orders.
- Review of developer's monthly job cost reports, opine on adequacy of contingency.
- Review of construction and disbursement schedules.
- Review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the developer.
- Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
- Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural/engineering best practices.
- Analyze the developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the developer, contractor and subcontractors.
- Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both contractor and architect's qualification statements.
- Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted documents including but not limited to:
- zoning approvals
- certified surveys
- building permits and approvals
- utility company approval letters
- soil and foundation engineering reports
- designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
- Prepare construction risk assessment reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
- May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
- May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
- Conducts advanced financial analysis.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
- Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
- Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
- Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
- Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, which includes managing multiple renovation projects, small (over $1M - $50M) and/or new construction projects. Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration. Must have been in position that demonstrates independent decision-making.
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.
LI-KO1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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 a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian engineering degree directly relates to the project engineer role. A three-year Bachelor of Engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but bring your academic transcripts and any credential evaluation to your interview.
Target contractors with federal and infrastructure project portfolios
General contractors and construction management firms working on federally funded infrastructure, transit, or defence projects are most familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Their HR and legal teams have existing processes for LCA filing, which reduces delays from your offer to your visa application.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with active E-3 and H-1B visa filing histories. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so you're not relying on your employer to coordinate everything independently.
Get your professional registrations in order early
If you hold Engineers Australia membership or a graduate engineer status, document it before you start applying. U.S. employers in states requiring a licensed Professional Engineer on-site will ask about your path to licensure, and showing progress toward credentials strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Ask employers about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Standard DOL processing takes around seven business days. Confirm your employer understands this step and has handled it before, so your start date accounts for the filing window.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
Consular officers sometimes probe whether a project engineer role genuinely requires a degree rather than trade experience. Ask your employer to provide a support letter that connects specific duties, such as structural analysis, contract administration, or schedule management, to engineering degree requirements rather than describing general site oversight.
E-3 Visa Construction Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Project Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with a track record of E-3 and work visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer has no experience with the E-3 LCA filing requirements.
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 Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, construction project engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Roles that primarily involve site supervision without requiring degree-level technical analysis can face more scrutiny, so your job description should clearly reflect engineering duties like design review, scope management, and technical reporting.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Project Engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals but has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait a year or more even with a qualifying offer. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a substantially more predictable path.
Can I change employers or projects on an E-3 as a Construction Project Engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa, typically at an Australian consulate. If you're already in the U.S., you may need to travel back to Australia for the consular interview. Short-term project transitions within the same employer don't require a new visa application.