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K-12 education roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as education, curriculum development, or a subject-specific discipline. Australian teachers and education specialists can work in U.S. public, private, and charter schools on renewable two-year E-3 status, with no lottery and no annual cap.
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Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for K-12 projects in Los Angeles.
All of the duties associated with the Senior Project Manager, plus specialized experience and/or expertise required for the successful delivery of education projects. Oversees the fulfilment of LAUSD's overarching organizational goals by coordinating activities and interdependencies between multiple project teams with a focus on the strategy and delivery of the overarching program on behalf of LAUSD. Monitors key performance indicators for project and overall program progress, resources, budget, risks and opportunities. Collaborates and communicates with LAUSD leadership and project team leaders to review progress and tackle issues as they arise.
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 and 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.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate complex figures.
- Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
- Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
- Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
- Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
- Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
- 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 and Experience:
- Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Public/Educational Facility Construction.
- Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20M.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum eight or more years' construction administration, architecture, engineering or similar experience.
Preference:
- Education and K-12 experience is preferred.
- Relevant Professional Licensure &/or Certifications are strongly preferred. Certifications may include PE, RA, CCM, AAAE, LEED, PMP, AICP, etc.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $140k-$175k 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.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
Company Description
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for K-12 projects in Los Angeles.
All of the duties associated with the Senior Project Manager, plus specialized experience and/or expertise required for the successful delivery of education projects. Oversees the fulfilment of LAUSD's overarching organizational goals by coordinating activities and interdependencies between multiple project teams with a focus on the strategy and delivery of the overarching program on behalf of LAUSD. Monitors key performance indicators for project and overall program progress, resources, budget, risks and opportunities. Collaborates and communicates with LAUSD leadership and project team leaders to review progress and tackle issues as they arise.
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 and 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.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate complex figures.
- Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
- Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
- Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
- Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
- Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
- 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 and Experience:
- Fifteen (15) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Public/Educational Facility Construction.
- Five (5) of the fifteen (15) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20M.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum eight or more years' construction administration, architecture, engineering or similar experience.
Preference:
- Education and K-12 experience is preferred.
- Relevant Professional Licensure &/or Certifications are strongly preferred. Certifications may include PE, RA, CCM, AAAE, LEED, PMP, AICP, etc.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $140k-$175k 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.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a K 12 Education
Verify your Australian degree is equivalent
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying, especially for state teaching certification requirements.
Research state teaching certificate reciprocity
Most U.S. states require a valid teaching license before a school can sponsor your E-3 visa. Check whether your Australian teaching registration qualifies for a comparable license in your target state, since requirements vary significantly across all 50 states.
Target private and international schools first
Private and international schools have more direct control over hiring and often move faster on sponsorship decisions than public school districts, which may face procurement rules or union agreements that slow the LCA filing process.
Understand what your employer files and when
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can proceed with your visa application. The LCA certifies your salary meets the prevailing wage for your role and location, so confirm this step is in your offer timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your E-3 paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination delays that happen when schools rely on overloaded HR teams unfamiliar with E-3 filings.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Not every K-12 position automatically qualifies as an E-3 specialty occupation. Roles like teacher's aide or instructional assistant may not meet the bachelor's degree requirement, so verify your specific job title and duties satisfy USCIS standards before accepting an offer.
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Find K 12 Education JobsK 12 Education E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find K-12 education jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search K-12 education roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, making it hard to identify employers already familiar with the E-3 process. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active sponsorship history, saving you time filtering out positions where sponsorship isn't an option.
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.
Is the E-3 visa better than the H-1B for Australian teachers?
Yes, for Australian citizens the E-3 is a much more practical path. The H-1B requires entering an annual lottery with limited selection odds, while the E-3 has no lottery and no cap. You can apply at any time of year, renew indefinitely in two-year increments, and typically receive your visa within weeks of your consulate appointment rather than waiting for a fiscal year cycle.
Can a public school district sponsor an E-3 visa for an Australian teacher?
Yes, public school districts can sponsor E-3 visas, but the process often takes longer than private schools. Districts must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and may require internal approvals before committing to sponsorship. Expect the process to take several weeks from offer acceptance, and raise the sponsorship timeline early in your negotiations to avoid delays.
Does my Australian teaching registration count toward U.S. state certification requirements?
It depends on the state. Some states have reciprocity agreements that allow foreign-trained teachers to obtain a comparable license based on Australian qualifications and experience. Others require passing state-specific exams such as the Praxis before issuing a license. Confirming your certification status early is critical because most schools won't begin E-3 sponsorship until you hold or are eligible for a valid state teaching credential.
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