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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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Assistant Project Manager
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Director, Facilities Management 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: $33.92 - $39.903846.
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
Assistant Project Manager
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Director, Facilities Management 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: $33.92 - $39.903846.
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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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.