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Partnerships Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves structured business development, strategic alliance management, or cross-functional advisory work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens require consular processing. Your employer's support letter is the critical first step.
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Terracon is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to join our Team in the Gulf Coast Region! This person will sit in our Jackson, MS office.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Terracon currently has more than 80,000 employees in more than 200 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs. Come explore with us!
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity.
- Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.
- Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.
- Prepare and execute the department annual business plan.
- Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 8 years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
INTRODUCTION
Terracon is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer Operations Lead to join our Team in the Gulf Coast Region! This person will sit in our Jackson, MS office.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Terracon currently has more than 80,000 employees in more than 200 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs. Come explore with us!
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity.
- Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.
- Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.
- Prepare and execute the department annual business plan.
- Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
- Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
- Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 8 years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Frame your credentials around Management Consultant criteria
TN visa classification for Partnerships Lead roles depends on mapping your background to the Management Consultant category. Gather documentation showing advisory, analytical, or strategic scope, not just relationship management or sales execution, before you apply.
Target companies with recent visa sponsorship experience
Employers with recent visa filings for business-development or consultant-category roles already understand the work visa sponsorship process. Prioritizing these organizations means they're familiar with supporting international talent, which can streamline your TN visa application and reduce the risk of sponsorship complications.
Clarify TN eligibility before accepting a hybrid sales role
Partnerships Lead positions that mix quota-carrying sales duties with strategic alliance work can complicate TN classification. Get your offer letter language to emphasize consultative, analytical, and cross-functional responsibilities before presenting your case at the U.S. port of entry (Canadians) or U.S. consulate (Mexicans).
Use Migrate Mate to surface TN-ready employers fast
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Partnerships Lead openings to companies already set up to sponsor, so your outreach targets decision-makers who won't need a visa education session to move forward.
Prepare a TN support letter that speaks to partnership scope
Your employer's support letter must describe the role's analytical and advisory functions in concrete terms. Vague language like 'manage partner relationships' invites CBP scrutiny; specific language like 'analyze partner performance metrics and recommend strategic adjustments' aligns with Management Consultant criteria.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation before your timeline locks in
Mexican nationals are subject to an annual TN allocation and must complete consular processing in Mexico rather than applying at a land border like Canadians. Build four to eight additional weeks into your start-date negotiation to account for consulate scheduling variability.
Partnerships Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Partnerships Lead role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but classification depends on how the role is defined, not just the title. TN status requires placement under a listed USMCA category, most commonly Management Consultant. Your offer letter must emphasize advisory, analytical, and cross-functional strategic duties. Roles framed primarily around sales quotas or account management without a consulting component are harder to classify and may face CBP pushback.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for a Partnerships Lead position?
TN visa sponsorship is significantly more accessible for Partnerships Lead roles than H-1B visa. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian citizens can receive TN approval at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires lottery selection in April, a petitioning process, and an October 1 start date, making it a far slower path for both you and your employer.
What documentation does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa as a Partnerships Lead?
Your employer prepares a detailed support letter describing your role's consulting or advisory functions, your qualifications, and the temporary nature of the engagement. You bring this letter alongside your degree credentials and passport to a port of entry if Canadian, or to a U.S. consulate if Mexican. The employer does not file a separate petition with USCIS for TN. The entire process is streamlined—no advance government filings or certifications are required, making TN one of the fastest work visa pathways available.
Where can I find Partnerships Lead jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Partnerships Lead openings at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas, so you avoid spending time on companies unfamiliar with visa sponsorship processes. Filtering by TN eligibility from the start keeps your pipeline focused on roles that align with the visa category's requirements and employers equipped to support your application.
Can my TN visa status transfer if I switch to a new Partnerships Lead employer?
TN status is employer-specific, so switching employers requires a new TN authorization tied to the new offer. Canadians can obtain this at a port of entry on the day they present the new employer's documentation. Mexican nationals need to schedule a new consular appointment. You are not protected by a portability rule the way H-1B holders are under certain conditions, so coordinate your start date carefully with both transitions.