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Project Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers complete the PERM labor certification process, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most Project Lead positions meet the specialty occupation threshold, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for credentialed foreign professionals.
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Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager/ Pre-Construction Manager for a large seismic retrofit project in Los Angeles.
The PMII will play a pivotal role in the development and planning phases of a major seismic retrofit project for a high-rise building. This position involves coordinating site due diligence, CMAR procurement, and construction readiness, ensuring the construction phase is set up for success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-construction Management: Assist in the preparation and management of pre-construction documents and permitting activities.
- Coordination: Collaborate with A/E and CMAR teams for constructability reviews, cost modeling, and environmental documentation.
- Move Management: Lead planning efforts for move management, overseeing site logistics, utilities, and FF&E planning.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor testing activities and ensure QA/QC compliance during pre-construction.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 3 plus years of Public Sector Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in owner’s rep project/construction management.
- Experience with $100M+ projects including steel high-rises and occupied renovations.
- Knowledge of hazardous material abatement, CMAR, DB, and JOC delivery.
Preferred:
- California PE, Architect license, or CCM certification.
- DBIA Certified.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$180k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.
This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
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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
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager/ Pre-Construction Manager for a large seismic retrofit project in Los Angeles.
The PMII will play a pivotal role in the development and planning phases of a major seismic retrofit project for a high-rise building. This position involves coordinating site due diligence, CMAR procurement, and construction readiness, ensuring the construction phase is set up for success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-construction Management: Assist in the preparation and management of pre-construction documents and permitting activities.
- Coordination: Collaborate with A/E and CMAR teams for constructability reviews, cost modeling, and environmental documentation.
- Move Management: Lead planning efforts for move management, overseeing site logistics, utilities, and FF&E planning.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor testing activities and ensure QA/QC compliance during pre-construction.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 3 plus years of Public Sector Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in owner’s rep project/construction management.
- Experience with $100M+ projects including steel high-rises and occupied renovations.
- Knowledge of hazardous material abatement, CMAR, DB, and JOC delivery.
Preferred:
- California PE, Architect license, or CCM certification.
- DBIA Certified.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$180k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com.
This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
LI-JS3
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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 Project Lead
Frame your credentials around PERM job requirements
Your degree and work history must align precisely with the employer's PERM-filed job description. A mismatch between your transcript field and the posted role is one of the most common causes of I-140 denials for Project Lead candidates.
Target employers with established PERM filing infrastructure
Prioritize mid-size and large companies with a dedicated HR or legal team that has processed PERM applications before. First-time PERM sponsors often underestimate DOL audit risk and recruitment documentation requirements, which delays your case significantly.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Lead openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already equipped to sponsor rather than hoping a recruiter will agree to start the process from scratch.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Confirm in writing whether the employer covers PERM filing costs and attorney fees. DOL rules prohibit passing PERM costs to you, but some employers structure offers in ways that effectively shift attorney fees onto the employee if terms aren't clearly defined upfront.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your job offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer hits at least the Level II or Level III threshold before your employer submits the PERM application.
Document project management credentials to support EB-2 eligibility
For EB-2 classification, gather evidence that your Project Lead role requires an advanced degree or the equivalent, including letters from prior employers quantifying team size, budget authority, and technical scope that a bachelor's degree alone wouldn't qualify someone to handle.
Green Card Project Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Project Lead positions can qualify under either category depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or equivalent specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The employer's PERM job description must match your actual duties and credentials, and USCIS evaluates each petition individually.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Lead?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card petitions have no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed, and priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
How can I find Project Lead employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Lead job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may never have run a PERM case. Searching by sponsorship track record dramatically improves your odds of reaching an offer stage with an employer prepared to file.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM-based green card petition as a Project Lead?
You'll need academic transcripts, official degree evaluations if your credential is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters detailing job titles and responsibilities, and any professional certifications relevant to the role. If the employer is using a combination of education and experience to satisfy PERM requirements, each year of qualifying work experience must be documented precisely by a prior supervisor.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and most immigration attorneys recommend starting PERM as early as possible while you're on H-1B status. PERM and I-140 processing can run concurrently with your H-1B, and under AC21 portability rules, you can generally change employers without losing your priority date once the I-140 is approved and your priority date is within 180 days of becoming current.