E-3 Visa Electrical Estimator Jobs
Electrical Estimator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field. Australian professionals bring direct industry credentials U.S. employers value, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means sponsorship can start as soon as you have an 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 are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Lead the development of comprehensive cost management plans with project teams.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- 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 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
- Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.
- Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
- Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $145K-$150K 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 clients' 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.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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 are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Lead the development of comprehensive cost management plans with project teams.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Mentor and support junior estimators, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- 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 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in a construction cost management role such as Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Cost Controls etc.
- Experience providing conceptual estimating services and/or pre-construction services at a construction management or related firm.
- Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
- Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $145K-$150K 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 clients' 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.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-MK3
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 Electrical Estimator
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to align with the specific occupation. A degree in electrical engineering or construction management directly supports an Electrical Estimator petition. A business degree alone may draw an RFE, so document any supplemental coursework or credentials upfront.
Target contractors with active federal project pipelines
Large electrical contractors and mechanical-electrical-plumbing firms working on federal infrastructure projects are practiced at filing LCAs through DOL. Search for companies holding federal contracts, as their HR teams are far more likely to have an established sponsorship process already in place.
Search Migrate Mate for verified E-3 sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find Electrical Estimator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 visa sponsorship willingness. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to companies that will stall at the offer stage once sponsorship comes up.
Raise sponsorship before the final interview stage
Electrical estimating roles often move quickly from final interview to offer. Bring up E-3 sponsorship after a second interview but before an offer is extended, so the employer's HR or legal team can confirm LCA readiness without delaying your start date.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage for your metro area
The DOL-certified LCA must list a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your job title and location. Electrical Estimator prevailing wages vary significantly between cities, so verify the correct wage level for your target market before your employer submits the LCA.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after receiving your offer
Once an employer agrees to sponsor, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL submission through consulate appointment preparation. This removes ambiguity about which forms the employer must file versus what you handle personally.
E-3 Visa Electrical Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Electrical Estimator jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Electrical Estimator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 visa sponsorship. Most standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can waste weeks applying to positions where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces roles with verified sponsorship willingness, which is the practical starting point for Australian professionals.
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 an Electrical Estimator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, Electrical Estimator qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, typically evidenced by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position industry-wide, and estimating roles at mid-to-large contractors typically meet that threshold.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Electrical Estimator roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so if you have a qualifying job offer, your employer can file immediately without waiting for a random selection event. H-1B visa petitions are capped at 85,000 per year and require lottery selection before any petition can be filed, meaning most applicants wait at least a year. For Electrical Estimators with an Australian passport, the E-3 is the structurally faster path.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I change Electrical Estimator employers in the United States?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa stamp at an Australian consulate or, in some cases, change status within the U.S. There's no direct transfer between employers. Plan for a gap of several weeks between accepting an offer and your new employer's LCA being certified before you can begin work.