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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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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Dallas, TX, United States
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Req number: JR14675
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
70,000-80,000
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Job Summary
The BVG Estimator reviews plans and prepares bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gather, calculate, and compile take-off data for use in bid proposal estimates
- Prepare routine estimates and detailed cost estimates for ancillary projects under the supervision of the manager
- Maintain current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors
- Utilize standard estimate computer software to present information to management
- Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Prior experience in the landscaping industry, with estimating and managing landscape and irrigation projects
- Experience with HCSS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Customer service experience
- Proficiency with On-Screen Take-Off
- Strong work ethic with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of time
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
This role works in an indoor office work environment.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Dallas, TX, United States
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Req number: JR14675
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
70,000-80,000
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The BVG Estimator reviews plans and prepares bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Gather, calculate, and compile take-off data for use in bid proposal estimates
- Prepare routine estimates and detailed cost estimates for ancillary projects under the supervision of the manager
- Maintain current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors
- Utilize standard estimate computer software to present information to management
- Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Prior experience in the landscaping industry, with estimating and managing landscape and irrigation projects
- Experience with HCSS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Customer service experience
- Proficiency with On-Screen Take-Off
- Strong work ethic with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
- Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of time
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
This role works in an indoor office work environment.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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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.
Green Card Construction Estimator: 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 visa, 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.