E-3 Visa Project Director Jobs
Project Director roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can accept offers and file year-round without waiting for a selection cycle.
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Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Accountable for outcomes across projects, programs, or accounts rather than task-level execution. Leads delivery consistency, client leadership, and operational excellence for Project Controls services.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Solution highly strategic or complex client requirements
- Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs
- Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support
- Lead and develop Managers | Ensure service quality, consistency, and scalability
- Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth
- Support business development efforts including pursuits and client expansion
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certification preferred.
- Fifteen or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
- Advanced project controls skills.
- Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
- Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
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: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00
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.
Job Title
Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Accountable for outcomes across projects, programs, or accounts rather than task-level execution. Leads delivery consistency, client leadership, and operational excellence for Project Controls services.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Solution highly strategic or complex client requirements
- Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs
- Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support
- Lead and develop Managers | Ensure service quality, consistency, and scalability
- Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth
- Support business development efforts including pursuits and client expansion
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certification preferred.
- Fifteen or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
- Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
- Advanced project controls skills.
- Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
- Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
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: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00
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 in Project Director
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document this explicitly. Get a credential evaluation letter that maps your degree and PMP or AIPM certification to U.S. specialty occupation standards before approaching employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for Project Director or Senior Project Manager roles. Prior LCA filings signal that an employer already understands E-3 visa sponsorship mechanics and won't stall at the offer stage.
Clarify sponsorship early in the interview process
Don't wait until an offer to raise E-3 sponsorship. Bring it up after your second interview, framing it as straightforward: no lottery, no cap, employer files the LCA with DOL, you attend one consulate appointment. Most hiring delays happen because project directors assume it's more complex than H-1B visa.
Use Migrate Mate to find and file your E-3
Search for Project Director roles with verified E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer. Having a dedicated filing expert reduces the back-and-forth that slows construction and infrastructure employers unfamiliar with the process.
Align your job description to specialty occupation criteria
The DOL LCA requires the role to meet specialty occupation requirements. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly lists a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a requirement, not a preference. Vague language like 'degree preferred' can trigger a USCIS request for evidence.
Negotiate a start date that allows for consulate processing
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth each have different E-3 appointment wait times. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer between your signed offer and your start date so your employer's LCA certification, your DS-160 completion, and your interview appointment can sequence without pressure.
E-3 Visa Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, as it lists Project Director roles with employers who have confirmed E-3 sponsorship willingness. You can filter by role type and visa category. Beyond that, the DOL's OFLC disclosure database lets you verify which employers have filed LCAs for similar titles, giving you a shortlist of employers already familiar with the 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 the E-3 visa work better than the H-1B for Project Director roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is significantly more practical. The H-1B has an annual lottery where fewer than one in four registrations are selected, meaning you could be offered a role and still not get a visa. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so once your employer files a certified LCA with the DOL and you clear your consulate interview, you can start work. There's no waiting for a selection cycle.
Does my Australian project management experience count toward the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but only in combination with a qualifying degree. The E-3 requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field directly related to the role. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, relevant experience strengthens the application but doesn't replace the degree. USCIS applies a three-for-one rule for experience substitution when no degree exists, meaning 12 years of relevant experience could substitute for a four-year degree.
Can I switch Project Director roles while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the new approval is in place. If you stay in the U.S. and your new employer files the LCA before your current status expires, you can begin work for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the visa petition is filed. Consult an immigration professional before changing roles mid-status.