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Project Estimator green card sponsorship is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, where employers file a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS for your I-140. Construction, infrastructure, and engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign nationals for this role, making it a realistic path to lawful permanent residency.
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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
About the role
At Turner & Townsend, we deliver better outcomes for our clients, helping to realize ambitious projects and programs across the built environment. The Project Estimator is responsible for developing, managing, and validating project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle. This role partners with clients, project managers, designers, and construction teams to provide accurate cost planning, budgeting, benchmarking, and forecasting services that support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed construction cost estimates.
- Develop cost plans, budgets, and forecasting models aligned with project objectives.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and pricing assessments using industry data and market intelligence.
- Evaluate design alternatives, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Review contractor estimates, bids, change orders, and cost proposals for accuracy and completeness.
- Support procurement activities, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor project costs, trends, risks, and contingencies throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate commercial and financial risks.
- Prepare cost reports, benchmarking analyses, and executive-level presentations for clients.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, cost management best practices, and estimating standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cost estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, life sciences, or data center projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, estimating techniques, procurement strategies, and cost controls.
- Proficiency with estimating software, cost databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PQS, MRICS, or other industry-recognized credentials are preferred.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 email 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
About the role
At Turner & Townsend, we deliver better outcomes for our clients, helping to realize ambitious projects and programs across the built environment. The Project Estimator is responsible for developing, managing, and validating project cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle. This role partners with clients, project managers, designers, and construction teams to provide accurate cost planning, budgeting, benchmarking, and forecasting services that support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development, and detailed construction cost estimates.
- Develop cost plans, budgets, and forecasting models aligned with project objectives.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and pricing assessments using industry data and market intelligence.
- Evaluate design alternatives, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Review contractor estimates, bids, change orders, and cost proposals for accuracy and completeness.
- Support procurement activities, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor project costs, trends, risks, and contingencies throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate commercial and financial risks.
- Prepare cost reports, benchmarking analyses, and executive-level presentations for clients.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, cost management best practices, and estimating standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cost estimating, cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, life sciences, or data center projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, estimating techniques, procurement strategies, and cost controls.
- Proficiency with estimating software, cost databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Professional certifications such as CCP, CEP, CPE, PQS, MRICS, or other industry-recognized credentials are preferred.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 email 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 Project Estimator
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive estimating experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers, since the PERM filing must reflect the actual job requirements.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence
Project Estimator falls under SOC 13-1051 in O*NET. Pull the official task and education requirements from that profile now. Employers and their attorneys reference it directly when drafting the PERM job description, so knowing it helps you spot mismatches early in the offer stage.
Find employers with active green card filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for Project Estimator roles at companies with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings in this occupation cuts the risk of getting a verbal commitment that stalls when HR realizes the process involved.
Request a prevailing wage review before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM certification. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area yourself. If the offered salary falls below the applicable wage level, PERM will fail and the sponsorship timeline collapses.
Understand priority dates before you file I-485
EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country numerical limits. Nationals of high-demand countries like India or China can face multi-year backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your priority date and plan your adjustment of status accordingly.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting PERM. Confirm both conditions with your new employer's attorney before resigning.
Green Card Project Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign national get a green card as a Project Estimator without an advanced degree?
Yes. EB-3 skilled worker covers Project Estimators with at least two years of training or experience, without requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-3 professional covers those with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in the field. Your employer's PERM filing must list requirements that match your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Estimator?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country numerical limits that can create significant priority-date backlogs for nationals of certain countries.
How do I find Project Estimator employers who will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate for Project Estimator roles filtered by employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many construction and engineering firms sponsor this role regularly, but their willingness to commit to PERM varies. Targeting companies with an established sponsorship track record reduces the risk of a verbal commitment that stalls once HR understands the full process.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for me as a Project Estimator candidate?
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and documentation, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. You don't manage this process, but you should know it takes several months and cannot begin until after the prevailing wage determination is complete. Any delay in scheduling or documentation on the employer's side directly extends your overall green card timeline.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has been approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition so you don't lose your place in line. If your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation, including a comparable Project Estimator role, without restarting PERM from scratch. Both rules have specific conditions, so confirm eligibility with an immigration attorney before making any move.