E-3 Visa Construction Project Manager Jobs
Construction Project Manager 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 sponsorship without lottery risk, and the E-3 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 as a Construction Project Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to align directly with project management or a related technical field. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's, but have your credentials evaluated before applying.
Target general contractors with active federal contracts
Federal contractors must use E-Verify and are already set up to sponsor work visas. Large general contractors working on government infrastructure projects have dedicated HR processes for sponsorship and are far less likely to decline over unfamiliarity with the E-3 visa.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-3 sponsorship eligibility, so you spend time on applications that can actually move forward.
Address the LCA prevailing wage requirement early
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing rate for Construction Project Managers in that geographic area. Raise this in early hiring conversations so employers aren't surprised by the DOL wage floor.
Negotiate a start date that allows for consulate processing
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, not through a USCIS change of status for most first-time applicants. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date for the consulate appointment and passport return after your offer is accepted.
Use Australian project experience to address scope expectations
U.S. hiring managers often underestimate Australian construction credentials. Translate your project values and procurement experience into U.S. terms on your resume, referencing AIA contract structures or CSI MasterFormat divisions to signal familiarity with U.S. industry standards.
E-3 Visa Construction Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Project Manager jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. It surfaces Construction Project Manager positions from employers who are already set up to sponsor, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will decline once visa paperwork comes up. Filtering by sponsorship readiness from the start saves significant time in your search.
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 Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Construction Project Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 because they theoretically and practically require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a specific degree for entry, not just whether a degree is preferred. Roles overseeing complex commercial, infrastructure, or multifamily projects with design coordination and contract management responsibilities are well-supported.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Project Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, which means you can apply any time of year and your application won't be randomly rejected. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per fiscal year with a lottery selection rate well below 50 percent in recent years. For an eligible Australian, the E-3 is a far more predictable path into a U.S. Construction Project Manager role.
Can I switch construction employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and job offer. Changing employers requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and for you to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp, which typically means returning to an Australian consulate or applying at a U.S. consulate abroad. You cannot simply transfer the E-3 between employers the way some other visa categories allow.