H-1B Visa Senior Mep Project Manager Jobs
Senior MEP Project Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the engineering category, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field. Many large general contractors and MEP firms sponsor H-1B visas for this role, particularly on commercial, healthcare, and data center projects.
See All Senior Mep Project Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 21+ Senior Mep Project Manager jobs


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all Senior Mep Project Manager jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Senior Mep Project Manager roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
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
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior MEP Project Manager to work with our team, and partner with a global manufacturing client. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with strong Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP knowledge and experience. To be successful in this role, you will be consultant minded and have experience with Owner’s Representation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents.
- Effectively communicate with external and internal team members and stakeholders at all projects stages.
- Support the scheduler with updates on progress.
- Support field coordination between the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, and Client.
- Undertake field walks with the General Contractor and Sub-Contractor Trades.
- Attending field and punch walks with the architect and MEP Engineering team.
- Help support and manage project close out documentation.
- Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
- Perform quality review of technical documentation for accuracy and contract compliance.
- Perform engineering quality assurance and engineering quality control reviews for all design drawings, prior to submission to Construction for builds.
- Prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports on the project’s progress, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and progress tracking.
- Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
- Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
- Identifying and ensuring that the client and management are aware of quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- Field construction experience.
- Experience in manufacturing construction is beneficial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure appropriate communications and coordination across project delivery teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Strong client relationship management skills to maintain positive relations between stakeholders and corporate leadership.
- Able to manage and delegate tasks to technical and non-technical support staff.
- Proven post graduate Mechanical or MEP engineering experience, encompassing both design and site experience.
- Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge/experience.
- Bachelor or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
- Project Management (or PMP), Engineering or a related field.
Additional Information
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.
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 or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
LI-MB1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
- Twitter
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
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.
See all Senior Mep Project Manager jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Senior Mep Project Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Mep Project Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to MEP project management. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree is strongest. If yours is in construction management or a related field, gather documentation showing the direct connection to your role.
Target firms with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for MEP or construction management roles. This confirms they've sponsored similar positions before and understand the H-1B process for your specialty.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant SOC code before negotiations so you know the floor and can flag any discrepancy early.
Document your project scope and team leadership clearly
H-1B petitions for senior project managers often face RFEs challenging whether the role requires a specific degree. Prepare a detailed job duties letter that ties MEP systems coordination, budget authority, and subcontractor oversight directly to your engineering background.
Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify
Some federal and federally funded construction projects require E-Verify participation from contractors and subcontractors. Ask before signing an offer whether the firm is enrolled, since this affects your I-9 process and can delay your start date if not resolved upfront.
Plan around cap timing if you're changing employers
If you're already in H-1B status, a cap-exempt transfer lets you start with a new employer as soon as USCIS receives the petition. For candidates outside H-1B status, the April lottery filing window is the only entry point, so time your job search accordingly.
Senior Mep Project Manager jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Senior Mep Project Manager JobsSenior Mep Project Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior MEP Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Generic construction management experience alone is unlikely to satisfy USCIS. The job description must show that engineering-level theoretical and technical knowledge is a routine requirement of the role, not just a preferred credential.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for MEP project managers?
Large MEP engineering firms, national mechanical and electrical contractors, and major general contractors with in-house MEP divisions are the most consistent sponsors. Healthcare system capital projects, data center developers, and higher education institutions also generate steady demand. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing histories for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch MEP employers mid-project while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start with a new employer as soon as they file a cap-exempt transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new petition must be non-frivolous and filed while your current status is valid. Make sure your I-94 is current and your prior employer's petition was properly maintained.
How does prevailing wage apply to Senior MEP Project Manager positions?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the specific occupational category and work location. Senior project manager roles often fall under higher wage levels due to supervisory responsibilities and years of experience required. Use the OFLC Wage Search with the relevant SOC code to verify the level your employer intends to certify before you finalize the offer.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for this role?
A detailed job duties letter tying your daily responsibilities to your engineering degree is essential, especially for USCIS review of specialty occupation status. Supporting documents should include your degree equivalency evaluation if your credentials are from outside the U.S., professional engineering licenses if applicable, and project records showing technical MEP scope rather than purely administrative oversight.
See which Senior Mep Project Manager employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Senior Mep Project Manager Jobs