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As a CBRE Program Consultant, you will be responsible for program management services within an assigned market or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
This job is part of the Program Management function. They are responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with key stakeholders to create timelines, goals, and deliverables of the project.
- Develop recommendations and implement organizational processes and procedures.
- Review business requirements and other documentation from multiple sources to identify and resolve cross-initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of approach.
- Guide small to medium cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal process.
- Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.
- Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.
- Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.
- Collaborate with the core team to develop solutions and manage the project team through implementation and completion.
- Present routine reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
- Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
- Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
- Work within broad guidelines and policies.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP or CMM preferred.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
About the Role:
As a CBRE Program Consultant, you will be responsible for program management services within an assigned market or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
This job is part of the Program Management function. They are responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with key stakeholders to create timelines, goals, and deliverables of the project.
- Develop recommendations and implement organizational processes and procedures.
- Review business requirements and other documentation from multiple sources to identify and resolve cross-initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of approach.
- Guide small to medium cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal process.
- Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.
- Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.
- Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.
- Collaborate with the core team to develop solutions and manage the project team through implementation and completion.
- Present routine reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
- Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
- Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
- Work within broad guidelines and policies.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP or CMM preferred.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sustainability
Document your sustainability credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like LEED or ISSP-SA, and published ESG reports you've authored. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps between your credentials and the posted role can stall the labor certification.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Large utilities, engineering firms, and Fortune 500 companies with dedicated sustainability departments file PERM applications regularly and have in-house immigration counsel. Smaller startups may support your green card ambitions but often lack the infrastructure to run a compliant PERM recruitment campaign.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring sustainability roles
Search Migrate Mate's job board to filter sustainability positions by employers who have sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. This narrows your target list to companies already familiar with PERM labor certification rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the PERM process. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific sustainability role before salary discussions, so your offer isn't later rejected during labor certification.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 category selection affects your timeline
Sustainability roles requiring a bachelor's degree typically file under EB-3, while positions needing a master's or equivalent advanced expertise can qualify for EB-2. Your country of birth, not citizenship, determines your priority date queue, which significantly affects how long you wait for a visa number.
Confirm your employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
DOL regulations prohibit employers from passing PERM labor certification costs onto you as the sponsored worker. Before accepting an offer, clarify in writing that your employer will cover attorney fees and recruitment advertising expenses, since some companies misunderstand this requirement during the offer stage.
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Find Sustainability JobsSustainability Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sustainability roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Sustainability positions ranging from environmental analysts and ESG managers to renewable energy engineers qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the degree requirement in the job description. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field fit EB-3 skilled worker criteria. Positions requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can qualify for EB-2.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for sustainability professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status tied to employer renewal cycles and subject to annual lottery caps. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and is not subject to lottery selection. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, and the I-140 petition filing comes after. For many countries outside India and China, total EB-3 wait times are manageable.
What makes a sustainability job description PERM-eligible?
The job must have a specific minimum degree requirement tied to the occupation, not just a preference. A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'bachelor's required' can undermine PERM eligibility. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether the stated requirements are standard for the occupation, so working with an employer who structures the job description correctly from the start matters.
How do I find sustainability employers who are already set up to sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for sustainability roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This approach avoids spending months in an interview process only to learn the employer has never filed a PERM application. Established green card sponsors already have immigration counsel engaged and understand the recruitment documentation requirements DOL mandates.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM labor certification regardless of your current visa status. Starting early is practical because PERM and the subsequent I-140 filing can run concurrently with your existing work authorization. If you're on H-1B, your employer can continue renewing it in three-year increments under AC21 portability rules once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is not yet current.
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