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Project Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, business, or information technology. As an Australian national, you can enter the U.S. without competing in the H-1B lottery, and your E-3 status is renewable every two years with the same employer or a new one.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Project Manager to support and expand our remediation practice in Texas. Join our team and make a positive impact on communities across the region while working on complex and rewarding environmental projects.
As part of this hybrid (office and remote) role, you will work directly with multiple Remediation Department Managers and technical leaders to achieve strategic objectives on key client accounts throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. This position includes both internal leadership and external client-facing responsibilities, offering opportunities to further develop project management, business development, and team leadership skills. You will also apply your technical expertise in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance while serving in both technical and project management capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and growth opportunities.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, client presentations, and strategic account planning.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of work plans, technical reports, and environmental investigation and remediation studies.
- Interface directly with Project Managers, technical specialists, and project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Understand and incorporate client requirements into project execution, including contract terms, change management processes, financial metrics, and performance KPIs.
- Utilize client and AECOM project management tools to track schedules, budgets, project performance, and financial aspects of assignments.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while proactively managing project risks and financial performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level staff while fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- Work closely with regional leadership to support strategic growth initiatives across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, AND 4 years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check (MVR) in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to remediation projects.
- 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- 3 years of project management experience, including responsibility for project financial performance.
- Strong experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission (RRC) regulatory programs, including corrective action, site assessment, remediation, and closure activities.
- Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to enhance project delivery.
- Experience working with Gulf Coast state environmental regulatory agencies and permitting programs.
- Professional licensure or certification preferred, such as:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Geoscientist (PG)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Other relevant environmental or remediation certifications
- Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for industrial, petroleum, manufacturing, energy, federal, municipal, and commercial clients.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships and driving business development within the Gulf Coast environmental market.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and change orders.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Project Manager to support and expand our remediation practice in Texas. Join our team and make a positive impact on communities across the region while working on complex and rewarding environmental projects.
As part of this hybrid (office and remote) role, you will work directly with multiple Remediation Department Managers and technical leaders to achieve strategic objectives on key client accounts throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. This position includes both internal leadership and external client-facing responsibilities, offering opportunities to further develop project management, business development, and team leadership skills. You will also apply your technical expertise in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance while serving in both technical and project management capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and growth opportunities.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, client presentations, and strategic account planning.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of work plans, technical reports, and environmental investigation and remediation studies.
- Interface directly with Project Managers, technical specialists, and project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Understand and incorporate client requirements into project execution, including contract terms, change management processes, financial metrics, and performance KPIs.
- Utilize client and AECOM project management tools to track schedules, budgets, project performance, and financial aspects of assignments.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while proactively managing project risks and financial performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level staff while fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- Work closely with regional leadership to support strategic growth initiatives across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, AND 4 years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check (MVR) in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to remediation projects.
- 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- 3 years of project management experience, including responsibility for project financial performance.
- Strong experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission (RRC) regulatory programs, including corrective action, site assessment, remediation, and closure activities.
- Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to enhance project delivery.
- Experience working with Gulf Coast state environmental regulatory agencies and permitting programs.
- Professional licensure or certification preferred, such as:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Geoscientist (PG)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Other relevant environmental or remediation certifications
- Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for industrial, petroleum, manufacturing, energy, federal, municipal, and commercial clients.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships and driving business development within the Gulf Coast environmental market.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and change orders.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Project Lead
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but put that equivalence in writing. A credential evaluation letter from a NACES-member evaluator removes the guesswork for hiring managers unfamiliar with Australian qualifications.
Target companies with prior LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Project Lead or similar titles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Frame sponsorship conversations around the LCA timeline
When a hiring manager raises sponsorship concerns, clarify that the E-3 doesn't involve a lottery and that DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days. Project Lead roles rarely hit specialty occupation disputes, so the employer's actual exposure is minimal compared to H-1B.
Use Migrate Mate to streamline your filing
Once you have an offer, the LCA and visa paperwork need to move fast to avoid delaying your start date. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer doesn't need to engage a separate immigration attorney.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation standards
Project Lead titles can range from technical program management to general coordination work. Before accepting an offer, verify that your job description requires a degree in a specific field. Roles framed as general management without a field-specific degree requirement can draw USCIS scrutiny at the consulate.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, not adjusted from within the U.S. if you're applying from Australia. Book your appointment at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth as soon as your LCA is certified, since appointment availability varies by location and can affect when you're able to begin work.
E-3 Visa Project Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can search Project Lead positions filtered by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with 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 a Project Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
A Project Lead role qualifies when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as engineering, computer science, or business management. Roles that allow any degree or substitute years of experience for the degree requirement can be harder to support. The job description you accept should reflect a degree requirement in a directly related field, not just a preference.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Project Lead roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap backlog for Australian nationals, so a qualified Project Lead can start the process at any point in the year. The H-1B runs a randomised lottery with roughly 25% selection odds for most applicants, and an unsuccessful registration means waiting at least another year. For Australians, the E-3 is a direct path that the H-1B simply can't match on predictability.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Project Lead in the U.S.?
Yes, but you can't port your existing E-3 to a new employer the way an H-1B holder can use portability. Your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before you begin work with them. Timing your transition carefully, particularly if you're already in the U.S., avoids gaps in authorised employment status.