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Construction Estimator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Winning sponsorship in this field depends on matching your credentials to the specialty occupation standard and targeting contractors with active federal or large commercial project pipelines.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
- Twitter
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects, ensuring effective cost management and project success.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
- Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
- Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
- Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
- Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
- Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
- Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Thrives in a client facing role.
- Experience supporting program level cost management for medium or large-scale construction projects.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Mechanical Estimator - Construction Management position is $170,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-MB1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
- Twitter
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Construction Estimator
Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
Construction estimating must qualify as a specialty occupation for EB-2. Document a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field, since a general business degree alone may not satisfy USCIS's field-specific requirement.
Target general contractors with federal project work
Federal contractors using prevailing-wage Davis-Bacon projects file LCAs through DOL regularly, which signals PERM sponsorship familiarity. Firms holding GSA, Army Corps, or DOT contracts are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and established green card workflows.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Construction Estimator roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 filing history, so you approach companies that have already completed PERM before rather than ones learning the process for the first time.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage position before accepting an offer
Before PERM can proceed, your employer must certify your salary meets DOL's prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using SOC code 13-1051 to confirm the offered salary qualifies before the labor certification is filed.
Collect project-specific documentation to strengthen your PERM file
Gather bid packages, cost estimates, and employer reference letters tied to specific construction projects you've managed. PERM adjudicators and I-140 reviewers respond to concrete evidence of specialized estimating work, not just job titles on a resume.
Understand EB-3 timing if your priority date involves a backlog
For EB-3 petitions, your country of birth determines wait time, not the visa category alone. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department and ask your employer to file the I-140 as early as possible to lock in the earliest priority date.
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Find Construction Estimator JobsConstruction Estimator Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Estimator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Construction Estimator roles can qualify under both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on your credentials and the position's requirements. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree and is the more common path for this title. EB-2 requires the employer to demonstrate the role normally requires an advanced degree or that you have equivalent specialized credentials. USCIS evaluates each petition based on the specific job duties and your qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Construction Estimator?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there's no recurring renewal or employer-dependency once you have your green card. Unlike H-1B, EB-3 green card petitions aren't subject to an annual lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed, and your country of birth may add further wait time based on the Visa Bulletin priority date system.
What does the PERM labor certification process mean for my Construction Estimator job search?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. This means the job offer must exist before sponsorship begins, and the employer controls the filing timeline. Start conversations about PERM sponsorship early in negotiations, confirm the employer has completed PERM before, and ask whether they work with immigration counsel, since errors in the recruitment process can require refiling from the start.
How can I find Construction Estimator jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't explicitly state green card sponsorship availability, which makes direct application hit-or-miss. Migrate Mate lets you search Construction Estimator roles filtered by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM rather than ones encountering it for the first time.
Can I use my international construction estimating experience to qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Yes, documented international experience counts toward both categories. For EB-3 skilled worker petitions, your employer must show you meet the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description. For EB-2, experience can substitute for an advanced degree if you can demonstrate a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. Reference letters from past employers detailing specific projects, bid volumes, and estimating methodologies strengthen your case considerably.
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