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Estimator roles in construction, engineering, and manufacturing qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in a lottery, making U.S. opportunities in project bidding and cost analysis genuinely accessible year-round.
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WSP USA is initiating a search for an Estimator (Electrical, General Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing) supporting our client, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA). The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), change orders and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in Change Orders. Estimators are responsible Change Order estimates for all project types, including CIP and Line Project estimates.
YOUR IMPACT
Job Duties:
- Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
- Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
- Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for SCA's implementation.
- Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
- Communicates with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the SCA point of view on reasonable cost of work.
- Participate in cost negotiations.
- Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related course work.
- 3-5 years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, or other estimating application.
- Construction contractor estimating experience.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $65,300 - $125,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP USA is initiating a search for an Estimator (Electrical, General Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing) supporting our client, NYC School Construction Authority (SCA). The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), change orders and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in Change Orders. Estimators are responsible Change Order estimates for all project types, including CIP and Line Project estimates.
YOUR IMPACT
Job Duties:
- Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
- Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
- Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for SCA's implementation.
- Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
- Communicates with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the SCA point of view on reasonable cost of work.
- Participate in cost negotiations.
- Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related course work.
- 3-5 years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, or other estimating application.
- Construction contractor estimating experience.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $65,300 - $125,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Estimator
Translate your Australian qualifications accurately
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering satisfies the E-3 degree requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying so employers don't question your equivalency.
Target construction firms with active LCA history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for estimator or cost engineer roles. Prior LCA filings signal a company already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship step.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to identify employers actively hiring Estimators with E-3 sponsorship and to handle your LCA filing and consulate preparation from a single platform.
Frame your quantity surveying background for U.S. roles
U.S. employers rarely post for 'quantity surveyors,' but the work maps directly to Estimator and Cost Engineer titles. Reframe your CV around SOC codes 13-1051 and 11-9021 so your experience reads as directly relevant to their job descriptions.
Confirm your job offer covers the prevailing wage
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Estimators in the specific metro area. Before signing an offer letter, verify the posted wage level against the DOL's prevailing wage database for your work location.
Start the LCA filing before your intended start date
The DOL has a mandatory seven-business-day public notice period before LCA certification. Factor this into your timeline so your employer isn't scrambling after you've already resigned your Australian position.
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Find Estimator JobsEstimator E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Estimator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Estimator roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a visa. Filtering by role and sponsorship type saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who don't understand the E-3 process.
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 Estimator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's position description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as construction management, civil engineering, quantity surveying, or applied mathematics. Roles that accept any degree field or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can face scrutiny, so the job offer letter should state the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Estimator roles?
The E-3 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 is capped at 85,000 per year and requires a lottery selection that runs once annually in March. For Australian Estimators, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on chance.
Can I switch employers mid-project on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new DS-160 and consulate appointment before starting work with them. There's no H-1B-style portability that lets you start immediately after filing. Plan for at least a few weeks of processing time before your new role begins.
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