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Data center roles in infrastructure, operations, and systems engineering are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B visa job titles in tech. Employers filing LCAs for data center positions must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and many operate under multi-year sponsorship pipelines that take candidates from OPT through H-1B and beyond.
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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
About the Role:
As an Owner’s Rep/Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing large and high-profile construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. This job is part of the Construction Management function. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time.
Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.
- Review all documentation submitted by Contractors and Vendors. This includes contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, subcontracts, etc.
- Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Recommend the release of construction funds. Review complex contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with best practices.
- Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.
- Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.
- Oversee large construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits etc.
- Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
- Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
- Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
- Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
- Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
- Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
- Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
- Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
- In-depth knowledge of the Google Suite of products. Examples include Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, etc.
- Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be 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 Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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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.
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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.
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Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
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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.
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.
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
About the Role:
As an Owner’s Rep/Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing large and high-profile construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. This job is part of the Construction Management function. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time.
Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.
- Review all documentation submitted by Contractors and Vendors. This includes contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, subcontracts, etc.
- Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Recommend the release of construction funds. Review complex contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with best practices.
- Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.
- Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.
- Oversee large construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits etc.
- Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
- Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
- Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
- Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
- Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
- Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
- Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
- Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
- In-depth knowledge of the Google Suite of products. Examples include Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, etc.
- Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be 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 Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
-
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.
-
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
-
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.
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center
Match your credentials to LCA job codes
Data center roles span multiple SOC codes, from network and computer systems administrators to computer hardware engineers. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title to confirm which degree fields USCIS treats as directly related before you apply.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B access
Universities, nonprofits, and government research labs affiliated with higher education can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Data center and infrastructure roles at these institutions don't compete in the lottery, so your odds of sponsorship don't depend on selection.
Filter for verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search data center roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for your target job titles. This cuts the time you'd spend cold-applying to companies that don't sponsor.
Ask about premium processing before accepting an offer
If you're changing employers and your I-94 expiration is within three months, standard H-1B processing timelines create real risk. Confirm during offer negotiation whether the employer will pay for premium processing to get a 15-business-day decision from USCIS.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
If you're currently on STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of your work authorization. Confirm enrollment before your start date. A data center employer that isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of the job offer.
Check the prevailing wage tier for your specific location
Data center roles in Northern Virginia, the Bay Area, and Phoenix carry different DOL prevailing wage levels under the same SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your target metro so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the LCA wage requirement.
H-1B Visa Data Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a closely aligned discipline. Titles like data center engineer, infrastructure architect, and network operations engineer routinely appear in certified LCA filings. Roles that only require certifications without a degree requirement typically don't qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
How do I find data center employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse data center jobs filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for your target job titles, which is a reliable proxy for active sponsorship. Cloud providers, colocation companies, and large enterprise IT departments are among the most consistent filers in this space.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the petition is non-frivolous. Your 60-day grace period after leaving your previous employer also applies if there's a gap between roles.
Does data center shift work or on-call scheduling affect my H-1B status?
Not directly, but USCIS requires that your petition accurately describe your role and work location. If your data center employer operates multiple facilities and rotates staff across sites, each location may need to be listed in the LCA as a worksite. Short-term placements under 30 days in a new location are generally exempt from a new LCA requirement, but assignments longer than that typically require an amended filing.
What happens to my H-1B if my data center employer loses a major client or downsizes?
If your employer terminates you, they're required to offer to pay the reasonable cost of return transportation to your home country. Your H-1B status doesn't expire immediately: USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can find a new employer willing to file a portability petition. Acting quickly within that window is critical to maintaining lawful status.