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Project Cost Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or engineering. Australian professionals bring globally recognised cost control skills that U.S. construction and infrastructure employers actively seek, and the E-3's unlimited renewals mean long-term career stability without lottery risk.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
* Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, a related technical/financial field, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in program management.
5 years of experience in data center program management, construction estimation, or design for cost.
3 years of experience working with financial controls, data center infrastructure, or technical projects.
* 2 years of experience managing estimation workflows, analyzing trade package pricing, or utilizing cost management systems (e.g., e-Builder).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or MBA with an emphasis in a technical or financial field.
8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, project controls manager, financial analyst, or construction estimator.
Knowledge of general construction market conditions, industry trends, and cost benchmarks.
Ability to set strategy, collaborate, and influence across multiple levels of an organization.
Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, capable of solving problems holistically and separately of organizational boundaries.
ABOUT THE JOB
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. This role develops comprehensive cost estimates and baseline models using design documents and site test-fits. It evaluates external developer pricing down to trade package levels and reconciles budget differences to support contract negotiations. The position partners with internal teams to build defensible budgets and accurately capture site-specific costs for project funding approvals. Additionally, it establishes standardized estimating workflows, templates, and baseline tracking tied to key design milestones while integrating cost management systems and collaborating cross-functionally as an estimating expert to mitigate financial risks.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192000 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Develop comprehensive should-cost baseline models, parametric cost estimates, and bottoms-up custom estimates based on Basis of Design (BOD) documents and site test-fits.
Evaluate developer and General Contractor pricing down to Level 1 Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) formats and trade package levels, reconciling budget deltas to support Development Agreement (DA) negotiations.
Partner with Program Controls and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) teams to build defensible budgets for funding cycles, ensuring all site-specific adders and equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) are accurately captured.
Establish and manage estimating work streams, creating standard conceptual templates for developer costing and maintaining baseline estimates tied to design milestones.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
* Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, a related technical/financial field, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in program management.
5 years of experience in data center program management, construction estimation, or design for cost.
3 years of experience working with financial controls, data center infrastructure, or technical projects.
* 2 years of experience managing estimation workflows, analyzing trade package pricing, or utilizing cost management systems (e.g., e-Builder).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or MBA with an emphasis in a technical or financial field.
8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, project controls manager, financial analyst, or construction estimator.
Knowledge of general construction market conditions, industry trends, and cost benchmarks.
Ability to set strategy, collaborate, and influence across multiple levels of an organization.
Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, capable of solving problems holistically and separately of organizational boundaries.
ABOUT THE JOB
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. This role develops comprehensive cost estimates and baseline models using design documents and site test-fits. It evaluates external developer pricing down to trade package levels and reconciles budget differences to support contract negotiations. The position partners with internal teams to build defensible budgets and accurately capture site-specific costs for project funding approvals. Additionally, it establishes standardized estimating workflows, templates, and baseline tracking tied to key design milestones while integrating cost management systems and collaborating cross-functionally as an estimating expert to mitigate financial risks.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192000 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Develop comprehensive should-cost baseline models, parametric cost estimates, and bottoms-up custom estimates based on Basis of Design (BOD) documents and site test-fits.
Evaluate developer and General Contractor pricing down to Level 1 Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) formats and trade package levels, reconciling budget deltas to support Development Agreement (DA) negotiations.
Partner with Program Controls and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) teams to build defensible budgets for funding cycles, ensuring all site-specific adders and equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) are accurately captured.
Establish and manage estimating work streams, creating standard conceptual templates for developer costing and maintaining baseline estimates tied to design milestones.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Cost Manager
Frame your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian cost management qualifications are highly transferable, but U.S. hiring managers may not recognise AIQS membership or RICS accreditation. Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalents and explicitly tie your degree field to the specialty occupation definition DOL uses for E-3 visa LCA approvals.
Target sectors with active LCA filings
Focus your search on construction, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure developers. These sectors file LCAs regularly for cost management roles and already understand the E-3 process, which shortens the time between offer and visa approval significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Many Project Cost Manager roles that qualify for E-3 sponsorship are never labelled as such in job listings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history in construction and project management, so you're targeting companies already set up to sponsor.
Address prevailing wage early in negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Request a written offer before your interview stage concludes so your employer has time to submit the LCA to DOL, which typically takes seven business days.
Clarify your degree equivalency before applying
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted for E-3 purposes, but if your degree is in a field adjacent to cost management, such as civil engineering or quantity surveying, get a credential evaluation done before your consulate appointment to pre-empt officer questions.
Streamline filing with a dedicated E-3 service
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This is especially important for Project Cost Manager roles where the specialty occupation documentation needs to clearly link your degree field to cost control functions.
E-3 Visa Project Cost Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Cost Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. Most job listings for Project Cost Manager roles don't specify E-3 sponsorship, even when the employer is set up to file. Migrate Mate filters by employers with verified LCA and E-3 filing history in construction and project management, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never sponsored an Australian before.
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 Cost Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Project Cost Manager positions typically require degrees in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. The key is that the job description must reflect a degree requirement, not just a preference, and your own degree must align with that field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Project Cost Managers?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap anxiety, and your employer can file anytime a qualifying offer exists. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a random lottery, meaning a qualified candidate can be rejected simply by chance. For construction and infrastructure roles where project timelines are fixed, the E-3's predictability is a major advantage.
Can I switch employers while working as a Project Cost Manager on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp to re-enter the U.S. if you travel internationally after the job change. If you stay in the U.S. throughout the transition, you can begin work once the new LCA is certified and your status reflects the new employer. Build transition time into your planning, particularly around project handover commitments.