TN Visa Project Cost Manager Jobs
Project Cost Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and scientist categories when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate with a limited annual allocation.
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
- Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
- Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
- Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
- Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
- Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
- Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
- 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
- Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
- PMP certification desirable.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
- Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
- Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
- Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
- Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
- Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
- Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
- 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
- Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
- PMP certification desirable.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Cost Manager
Align your credentials to engineering categories
TN classification for cost management roles hinges on your degree field, not your job title. A degree in civil engineering or construction management supports the filing far more cleanly than a business administration credential, even if your day-to-day work is identical.
Target capital-intensive industries for faster sponsorship
Owners in oil and gas, heavy infrastructure, and large commercial construction routinely hire Project Cost Managers and have established TN filing processes. These employers understand the documentation requirements and are less likely to stall over visa logistics.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, so you can find Project Cost Manager openings from employers who have already committed to TN support rather than negotiating sponsorship after an offer.
Get your credential evaluation completed before applying
If your engineering or construction degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a NACES-approved evaluator confirm U.S. equivalency before interviews. Employers filing a TN petition will need this documentation, and delays here can stall your start date.
Clarify TN classification with your offer letter language
The offer letter submitted to CBP or the consulate must describe duties that map directly to an enumerated TN category. Ask your prospective employer to reference cost engineering, project controls, or technical analysis functions explicitly, not just the job title.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timeline
Unlike Canadian citizens who can obtain TN status at the border, Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview, which can add several weeks to the process. Build this into your start date negotiation so your employer sets realistic expectations from the outset.
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Find Project Cost Manager JobsProject Cost Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Cost Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the classification depends on how the role is defined and what degree you hold. CBP adjudicates TN petitions at the port of entry for Canadians, and consular officers do the same for Mexican nationals. The position must require a qualifying degree in engineering, mathematics, or a physical or social science, and your duties must reflect that technical foundation. A cost manager role framed around scheduling software and financial controls, rather than engineering analysis, is harder to classify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Project Cost Manager positions?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no waiting period tied to a fiscal year start date. You can obtain TN status at the Canadian border in a single day if your documents are in order. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication. For Mexican nationals, the TN consular process still takes weeks, but it avoids lottery risk entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for a TN filing?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter describing your role, your required qualifications, your anticipated duration of employment, and a statement that you will be paid the prevailing wage. The letter is not filed with USCIS for most TN cases but is presented directly to CBP at the port of entry for Canadian nationals. Mexican nationals submit supporting documents through the U.S. consulate as part of the DS-160 and visa interview process. Your credential evaluation and degree transcripts accompany this packet.
Where can I find Project Cost Manager jobs that explicitly offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces roles by visa type so you can filter for employers who are already prepared to sponsor TN status, rather than approaching companies that may not have sponsored this visa before and are unfamiliar with the process.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Project Cost Manager?
Yes, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until a new TN authorization is in place. TN status is employer-specific, so your current authorization does not carry over. Canadian citizens can obtain new TN status at the border with a support letter from the new employer. Mexican nationals must return to a consulate or file a change of status with USCIS before the new employment begins.
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