E-3 Visa Project Assistant Jobs
Project Assistant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and your Australian employer submits a certified Labor Condition Application. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a practical path for project coordination careers in the U.S.
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Assistant Project Manager
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing and delivering Project & Development Services that meet the requirements and goals of the client. Responsible for developing project management skills with understanding of project management business.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Assist with managing all phases of a project including planning, design, construction, FF&E, technology, move management, and occupancy.
- Compile project scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Read and understand documents defining project, including but not limited to agreements, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, budgets, schedules, drawings, and meeting minutes.
- Establish and maintain client focus through performance goals, deliverables, reports, and value-added services.
- Prepare meeting minutes, project status reports, process purchase orders, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
- Procure and manage local architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
- Ensure all project participants understand project goals, assumptions, constraints, and deliverables.
- Provide superior client service to internal and external clients.
- May have full ownership and responsibility for smaller, less complex projects.
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Requires 1-3 years of experience in a related role.
- Developing project management skills with understanding of project management business.
- Able to develop excellent client relations, client management and consultation skills.
- Highly organized with strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare, track, and manage project scopes, costs, and schedules.
- Familiarity with architectural/engineer drawings, space planning concepts, furniture systems and ancillary products, and technical systems.
- Strong software competency: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $28.90 - $34.00.
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Assistant
Frame your degree around project disciplines
E-3 visa eligibility requires your degree to match the role's specialty occupation definition. A business, engineering, or IT degree supports a Project Assistant application more clearly than a general arts degree, so lead with your most relevant field when presenting credentials to employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Project Assistant roles at construction firms, consulting companies, and tech contractors regularly appear in DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to back out after extending an offer.
Clarify E-3 versus H-1B early in interviews
Many U.S. hiring managers assume visa sponsorship means H-1B lottery risk. Tell them upfront that as an Australian citizen you qualify for the E-3, which has no lottery, no annual cap, and a faster timeline from offer to start date.
Get the LCA certified before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can attend your visa interview. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven working days, but delays happen. Build that buffer into your start date negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so neither you nor your employer has to navigate the process from scratch. That reduces friction for employers new to E-3 sponsorship.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 visa appointments at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth fluctuate seasonally. Factor current appointment availability into your offer negotiation so your employer isn't caught by a four-week gap between your accepted offer and your first day.
E-3 Visa Project Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Assistant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards, you can search Project Assistant openings by employers with a demonstrated history of E-3 and LCA filings, which cuts down the time spent chasing employers who aren't set up to sponsor.
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 Project Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is structured. A Project Assistant role qualifies when it genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as engineering, business administration, or information technology. Roles where any degree or no degree would satisfy the employer's requirements typically don't meet the specialty occupation threshold. Your offer letter and job description need to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Project Assistant roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Australian citizens, while the H-1B is subject to an 85,000-slot cap and a random selection process that limits your chances regardless of qualifications. For a Project Assistant role, the E-3 also has a shorter path from offer to start date since there's no waiting for a lottery result. The only constraint is that E-3 is exclusively available to Australian nationals.
Can I change employers while working on an E-3 as a Project Assistant?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with each new employer. Your E-3 is tied to a specific employer and LCA, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa before you can begin work. You don't have a grace period to work for the new employer while the application is pending, so timing your transition carefully around your consulate appointment availability matters.