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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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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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 visa 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.
Project 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 visa 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.