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Project Management Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Employers in consulting, construction, tech, and healthcare regularly file PERM for this role, making direct employer sponsorship a realistic path to 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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, 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
Overview:
Do you want to be part of our successful Graduate Development Program supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend across the U.S.? We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team.
The route to becoming a professional at Turner & Townsend involves development in various competencies. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program has been designed to provide recent graduates, with less than two years of industry experience, with opportunities to further develop their careers and offer exposure to the services in which we specialize in order to become a successful consultant upon graduation of the program.
The Program is intended to take approximately 2 years in duration, and experience is based upon achievement of various competencies in each core service.
The program is offered at our Chicago, IL location.
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting - helping clients optimize their investments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Estimation & Validation:
- Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs.
- Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
- Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess estimate accuracy.
Capital Planning Support:
- Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
- Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning.
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management:
- Support procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling.
- Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection.
- Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting:
- Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
- Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors.
Cost Control & Change Management:
- Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
- Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
- Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues.
- Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis:
- Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close:
- Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs.
- Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned.
- Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of industry experience
- Bachelors and/or Masters Degree
- Preferred Degrees:
- Construction Management
- Construction Science
- Engineering
- Project Management
- General Business
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 - $98,000 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.
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 in 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.
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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, 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
Overview:
Do you want to be part of our successful Graduate Development Program supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend across the U.S.? We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Cost Management Analyst to work in our growing team.
The route to becoming a professional at Turner & Townsend involves development in various competencies. The Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program has been designed to provide recent graduates, with less than two years of industry experience, with opportunities to further develop their careers and offer exposure to the services in which we specialize in order to become a successful consultant upon graduation of the program.
The Program is intended to take approximately 2 years in duration, and experience is based upon achievement of various competencies in each core service.
The program is offered at our Chicago, IL location.
As a Cost Management Analyst at Turner & Townsend, you will support the delivery of world-class cost management services across a variety of capital projects. You’ll be exposed to capital planning, cost estimating, procurement, contract administration, change management, and reporting - helping clients optimize their investments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Estimation & Validation:
- Support in development of comprehensive project estimates, including construction, fees, direct work, and other associated costs.
- Engage with vendors to review, validate, and challenge cost inputs.
- Utilize benchmark data from previous projects to inform and assess estimate accuracy.
Capital Planning Support:
- Advise clients on capital planning strategies across large-scale portfolios.
- Provide insights to optimize investment decisions and long-term financial planning.
Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management:
- Support procurement activities including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and bid leveling.
- Facilitate bid interviews and provide final recommendations for vendor selection.
- Oversee the appointment process in alignment with client objectives.
Cost Reporting & Forecasting:
- Establish and manage cost reporting schedules.
- Present cost reports and forecasts to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Maintain a commercial risk register and lead periodic review meetings with project teams and vendors.
Cost Control & Change Management:
- Assess payment applications and recommend contractor entitlements.
- Review and evaluate change order requests, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
- Apply dispute prevention and resolution procedures to manage payment requisitions and contractual issues.
- Monitor and manage the end-to-end invoicing process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Benchmarking & Performance Analysis:
- Benchmark project performance against successful commissions to identify areas for improvement.
Financial Close:
- Manage all aspects of the financial close process, including post-contract audits and account close-outs.
- Conduct post-contract reviews with clients to capture lessons learned.
- Develop training materials and manuals based on project insights to support continuous improvement.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of industry experience
- Bachelors and/or Masters Degree
- Preferred Degrees:
- Construction Management
- Construction Science
- Engineering
- Project Management
- General Business
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 - $98,000 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.
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 in 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Management Analyst
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or a foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Document your PMP certification, degree equivalency evaluations, and performance records before applications start.
Target industries with high PERM filing rates
Consulting firms, large construction companies, defense contractors, and hospital systems file PERM for Project Management Analysts regularly. Filtering your search by these sectors puts you in front of employers already familiar with the green card process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history for project management roles, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Filter by role and location to find verified sponsoring employers directly.
Ask employers about the PERM prevailing wage before accepting
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage for your job zone and location. If the employer's offer falls below that threshold, PERM certification will be denied regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Clarify whether your role meets the specialty occupation definition
O*NET classifies Project Management Analyst work in Job Zone 4, which typically supports the specialty occupation argument. Confirming your job duties match the O*NET profile before PERM is filed reduces the risk of a USCIS Request for Evidence at the I-140 stage.
Understand how employer mergers affect your PERM application
If your sponsoring employer is acquired or restructures during the PERM or I-140 process, your petition can be jeopardized. Get written confirmation from HR that a successor-in-interest clause is in place before a deal closes.
Green Card Project Management Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Project Management Analyst positions can qualify under both categories. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree, which is standard for this occupation. EB-2 applies when the employer specifies an advanced degree or when you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in project management. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category depends partly on how the role is structured.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed every three years with an annual lottery at the 85,000-cap level. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa, and lets you keep the priority date if you change jobs after the I-140 is approved. The tradeoff is time: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for countries without significant backlogs.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Project Management Analysts for green cards?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes searching by posting alone unreliable. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for project management roles, so you can target companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process before reaching out or applying.
What happens to my PERM case if I change jobs before the green card is approved?
If you leave the sponsoring employer before USCIS approves your I-140, your PERM certification becomes void and the process restarts with a new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 let you transfer the approved petition to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification, preserving your place in the queue.
Can a Project Management Analyst self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Self-petition is available through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which waives the PERM requirement entirely. To qualify, you must demonstrate that your work in project management has substantial national importance and that the U.S. benefits from waiving the job market test. This path suits candidates with a track record of large-scale infrastructure, healthcare, or public-sector projects, but USCIS adjudicates NIW petitions with significant scrutiny for this occupation.