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Director of Project Management roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Most sponsoring employers classify the position under SOC codes tied to management occupations, so aligning your credentials to the job description early strengthens your PERM case.
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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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is responsibility for project management services to support our national TMT strategic objectives. Key project delivery will expansion of services within the Media subsector.
What you’ll do
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Responsible for financial performance of market, program, and client accounts including budgeting, actual results, forecasting and reporting. Responsible for billing (including documentation required for revenue recognition), accounts receivable (AR) collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing (including allocation, if applicable) and full P&L to EBITDA before all allocations.
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Interacts regularly with client(s) to ensure that goals and objectives are established and achieved. Anticipates and responds to the client's needs and concerns.
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Manages and leads project management staff in the market and ensures detailed staff understanding and implementation of operations, policies, and procedures. Formally supervises individual employees and/or subordinate supervisors. Responsible for identifying tracking performance, mentor, training needs, and motivating direct reports and overall group. Directly or indirectly responsible for hiring, terminating, compensation, and performance evaluation for team and work group.
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Guides all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk management.
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Develops new business growth and maintains existing business relationships. Responsible for business pursuits, integration with other CBRE business lines, and cross-selling our CBRE business in the assigned geographic market, program or client account to achieve strategic business objectives.
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Exhibits a complete understanding of company's corporate governance policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to within work group.
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Responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant contract procurement, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract administration, and closeout. Contracts included company's agreements, client/vendor agreements, company/vendor and supplier agreements. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures regarding internal governance and controls.
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Demonstrates ability to identify sophisticated project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for client and company.
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Coordinates the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the client and company.
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Participates in civic and business organizations. Conducts and maintains relationships with industry and trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.
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Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and exciting performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
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Required experience directly managing work group or leading 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger, more experienced team).
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/Bang/BArch) required from College or University.
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Minimum of eight years of related progressive experience and/or training.
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Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) preferred if specific duties include direct report responsibilities.
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LEED AP preferred
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PMP preferred (US and/or Canada)
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CCM preferred
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most sophisticated business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on sophisticated topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews sophisticated financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most sophisticated business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and leads all aspects of department budget.
Ability to solve sophisticated problems and take care of a variety of options in sophisticated situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the sophisticated business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive issues.
Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. Ability to solve sophisticated problems and take care of a variety of options in sophisticated situations.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information
The base salary range for this role is $85,000-$100,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
At Turner & Townsend, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Turner & Townsend is a global construction consultancy specializing in Program management, Cost management, and Advisory services. With a rich heritage spanning over 70 years, we have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients across various industries, including Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and more. Our team of experts operates in over 100 offices worldwide, offering innovative solutions and driving positive change in the built environment.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
The purpose of this position is responsibility for project management services to support our national TMT strategic objectives. Key project delivery will expansion of services within the Media subsector.
What you’ll do
-
Responsible for financial performance of market, program, and client accounts including budgeting, actual results, forecasting and reporting. Responsible for billing (including documentation required for revenue recognition), accounts receivable (AR) collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing (including allocation, if applicable) and full P&L to EBITDA before all allocations.
-
Interacts regularly with client(s) to ensure that goals and objectives are established and achieved. Anticipates and responds to the client's needs and concerns.
-
Manages and leads project management staff in the market and ensures detailed staff understanding and implementation of operations, policies, and procedures. Formally supervises individual employees and/or subordinate supervisors. Responsible for identifying tracking performance, mentor, training needs, and motivating direct reports and overall group. Directly or indirectly responsible for hiring, terminating, compensation, and performance evaluation for team and work group.
-
Guides all phases of project management including procurement/contracting, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closeout phases of the project. Key focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk management.
-
Develops new business growth and maintains existing business relationships. Responsible for business pursuits, integration with other CBRE business lines, and cross-selling our CBRE business in the assigned geographic market, program or client account to achieve strategic business objectives.
-
Exhibits a complete understanding of company's corporate governance policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to within work group.
-
Responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant contract procurement, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract administration, and closeout. Contracts included company's agreements, client/vendor agreements, company/vendor and supplier agreements. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures regarding internal governance and controls.
-
Demonstrates ability to identify sophisticated project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks for client and company.
-
Coordinates the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the client and company.
-
Participates in civic and business organizations. Conducts and maintains relationships with industry and trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.
-
Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and exciting performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
-
Required experience directly managing work group or leading 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger, more experienced team).
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/Bang/BArch) required from College or University.
-
Minimum of eight years of related progressive experience and/or training.
-
Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) preferred if specific duties include direct report responsibilities.
-
LEED AP preferred
-
PMP preferred (US and/or Canada)
-
CCM preferred
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most sophisticated business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on sophisticated topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews sophisticated financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most sophisticated business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and leads all aspects of department budget.
Ability to solve sophisticated problems and take care of a variety of options in sophisticated situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the sophisticated business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive issues.
Ability to empower and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. Ability to solve sophisticated problems and take care of a variety of options in sophisticated situations.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information
The base salary range for this role is $85,000-$100,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
At Turner & Townsend, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Turner & Townsend is a global construction consultancy specializing in Program management, Cost management, and Advisory services. With a rich heritage spanning over 70 years, we have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients across various industries, including Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and more. Our team of experts operates in over 100 offices worldwide, offering innovative solutions and driving positive change in the built environment.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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 Director Of Project Management
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM locks in the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Make sure your degree field and years of management experience match exactly what the employer will advertise, because discrepancies between your resume and the certified application can stall your I-140 later.
Target employers with established immigration infrastructure
Large project-driven industries like construction, IT services, and defense contracting regularly sponsor Directors of Project Management for green cards. Prioritize employers who already have an immigration counsel on retainer, since they can move from PERM recruitment to I-140 filing without delays caused by onboarding a new attorney.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Project Management openings by employers with active green card filing history. That filters out roles where sponsorship is technically possible but practically unlikely, saving you months of negotiation during the offer stage.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree and five years of experience, the employer will likely file under EB-3. Negotiate upfront whether an advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent experience could support an EB-2 filing, which can mean meaningfully shorter wait times for some nationalities.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete recruitment and file PERM before your priority date is established. The certified PERM application typically takes six to twelve months, so factor that lag into your employment start date and any existing status you need to maintain in the meantime.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wage tiers
PERM requires employers to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiating your offer, because a salary set below Level II or III can complicate DOL certification for senior management roles.
Green Card Director Of Project Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Project Management role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience that the employer treats as equivalent. EB-3 covers the role when a bachelor's degree alone meets the stated minimum, which is more common for employers standardizing job descriptions across large project teams.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status, capped annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and the I-140 filing add twelve to twenty-four months before you can file for adjustment of status, whereas H-1B approval can happen within months.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Director of Project Management position?
Your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign, including print advertising, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Because Director of Project Management is a professional-level position, DOL typically requires a broader recruitment effort than entry-level roles. The employer, not you, drives this process and bears the cost, but you should confirm they have done it before with similar management titles.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Director of Project Management roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search Director of Project Management openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This surfaces roles at companies that have already committed to the PERM process for comparable positions, which is a stronger signal than a generic 'visa sponsorship available' disclaimer in a job posting. It also helps you avoid spending time on employers who mean H-1B when they say sponsorship.
Can I negotiate the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with a prospective employer?
Yes, and the conversation is worth having before you sign an offer letter. If you hold a master's degree in project management, engineering, or a related field, ask whether the employer will define the role's minimum requirements at the advanced-degree level to support an EB-2 filing. For nationals of countries with significant EB-3 backlogs, EB-2 can mean years of difference in your permanent residency timeline, so clarifying this early is a practical negotiating point.