TN Visa Project Development Manager Jobs
Project Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant and Engineer categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry the same day. Mexican citizens need a U.S. consular appointment. A relevant bachelor's degree and a specific job offer are required.
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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!
Make an Impact Where It Matters —With Full TN Visa Support in Memphis, TN
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 Development Manager
Align your credentials to TN categories
Project Development Manager roles don't map to a single TN visa category. If your work is primarily analytical and advisory, Management Consultant fits. If it's engineering-driven, an Engineer classification may apply. Your degree field and job duties together determine which category USCIS will accept.
Request a duty-specific offer letter
A generic offer letter listing your title is rarely enough for TN adjudication. Ask your employer to describe your daily responsibilities in terms that mirror the official occupational definition for whichever TN category you're applying under.
Target employers with active project portfolios
Construction firms, infrastructure developers, renewable energy companies, and EPC contractors regularly sponsor project development roles and understand multi-phase permitting timelines. These employers are already familiar with the staffing complexity that makes TN sponsorship a practical choice.
Search TN-eligible roles at visa-experienced employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Development Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings, indicating they're experienced with visa sponsorship processes. This helps you focus on companies that have demonstrated capacity to support work visa candidates, saving time on applications to employers unfamiliar with sponsorship. For TN visa applicants, this is valuable since companies with sponsorship experience are more likely to prepare the required support letter and understand the streamlined application process at the port of entry (for Canadians) or U.S. consulate (for Mexicans).
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry filing
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at the border the same day as a job offer. Bring your signed offer letter, degree transcripts, and a professional resume. CBP officers at major land crossings and airports adjudicate TN petitions on the spot, so document completeness matters more than lead time.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment process
Mexican citizens must schedule a nonimmigrant visa interview through the U.S. embassy or consulate system rather than applying at the border. Consular wait times vary by location, so confirm your appointment window before accepting an employer start date.
Project Development Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Development Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the qualifying category depends on how your employer defines the role. If your duties are primarily consultative and analytical, the Management Consultant category typically applies. If the role involves engineering design, feasibility, or technical oversight, an Engineer classification may be more appropriate. Your degree field and a detailed offer letter together determine which category CBP or the consulate will approve.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Project Development Manager roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian applicants can receive TN status at the border on the day they present their documents. H-1B visa requires entering the lottery in March for an October start date. For employers who need a Project Development Manager to start within weeks, TN sponsorship is the more practical path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter that specifies your job title, your TN occupational category, your anticipated start date, and a description of your day-to-day duties tied to that category. For Canadian citizens applying at the port of entry, this letter is the primary document CBP reviews. There's no separate USCIS petition filing required for Canadians.
Where can I find Project Development Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with confirmed TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through generic job postings and then asking each company whether they sponsor, you can search roles on Migrate Mate where sponsorship is already part of the job offer, saving time at one of the most uncertain stages of the process.
Can a Mexican citizen on TN status apply for a green card later?
TN status is a nonimmigrant classification and does not allow dual intent the way an H-1B does. Pursuing permanent residence while on TN can create issues if a consular officer concludes you intend to immigrate. Mexican citizens in Project Development Manager roles who want to pursue a green card should discuss the timing and sequencing of that process with a qualified immigration attorney before taking action.