Construction Jobs in Washington with E-3 Sponsorship
Construction E-3 sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated in the Seattle metro, where major contractors like Turner Construction, Skanska, and Mortenson are driving large-scale commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use development. Tacoma and Bellevue also offer growing opportunities. Australian engineers, project managers, and estimators with a relevant bachelor's degree are the profiles most commonly sought by Washington firms sponsoring E-3 visas.
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Talent Acquisition Advisor
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage full life cycle recruitment across multiple service lines and discipline
- Generate a diverse candidate population using various methods including job boards, membership organizations, and personal networking
- Partner with the business to create efficient and effective recruitment strategies for sourcing, pipelining and urgent requisitions
- Conduct phone interviews with applicants to ensure candidates meet minimum qualifications and are an organizational fit for C&W
- Stay up-to-date on new sourcing tools, best practices, and how the team can best utilize these recruiting and networking tools
- Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position, reinforcing the values and culture of Cushman & Wakefield
- Be a C&W ambassador to attract top talent to the Company
- Proactively build an ongoing pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and repeat positions to ensure future talent needs are met
- Develop candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels, recruitment campaigns, internet searches, networking groups, social media, database search, referrals, and advertising
- Source for multiple searches and supporting several hiring managers simultaneously
- Assist with managing and growing our employment brand and recruiting presence across social media channels
- Assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Requirements
- BA /BA degree
- 1-3 years of progressive recruiting experience
- Ideal candidate will have experience with both candidate recruitment and business development side of the recruiting desk
- Strong hiring manager influencing skills with the ability to understand managers hiring needs, make recommendations and coach managers to make the best top talent decision
- Labor market expertise; provide HR partners and hiring managers a detailed view of labor market trends, advise on competitor activity and provide insight of recruiting in the space.
- Strong sourcing skills with previous experience developing, presenting and executing diversity sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines
- Strong MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Technology savvy including social media and process mapping
- Experience with Workday recruitment management tools and/or ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) is a plus
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills required
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information is essential
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $80,168.40 - $85,000.00
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage full life cycle recruitment across multiple service lines and discipline
- Generate a diverse candidate population using various methods including job boards, membership organizations, and personal networking
- Partner with the business to create efficient and effective recruitment strategies for sourcing, pipelining and urgent requisitions
- Conduct phone interviews with applicants to ensure candidates meet minimum qualifications and are an organizational fit for C&W
- Stay up-to-date on new sourcing tools, best practices, and how the team can best utilize these recruiting and networking tools
- Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position, reinforcing the values and culture of Cushman & Wakefield
- Be a C&W ambassador to attract top talent to the Company
- Proactively build an ongoing pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and repeat positions to ensure future talent needs are met
- Develop candidate talent pipelines through sourcing channels, recruitment campaigns, internet searches, networking groups, social media, database search, referrals, and advertising
- Source for multiple searches and supporting several hiring managers simultaneously
- Assist with managing and growing our employment brand and recruiting presence across social media channels
- Assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Requirements
- BA /BA degree
- 1-3 years of progressive recruiting experience
- Ideal candidate will have experience with both candidate recruitment and business development side of the recruiting desk
- Strong hiring manager influencing skills with the ability to understand managers hiring needs, make recommendations and coach managers to make the best top talent decision
- Labor market expertise; provide HR partners and hiring managers a detailed view of labor market trends, advise on competitor activity and provide insight of recruiting in the space.
- Strong sourcing skills with previous experience developing, presenting and executing diversity sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines
- Strong MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Technology savvy including social media and process mapping
- Experience with Workday recruitment management tools and/or ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) is a plus
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills required
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information is essential
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $80,168.40 - $85,000.00
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Which construction companies sponsor E-3 visas in Washington?
Large general contractors with active Washington operations are the most consistent E-3 sponsors in construction. Companies like Turner Construction, Skanska USA, Mortenson, and Swinerton have histories of sponsoring specialty occupation roles in the Seattle area. Smaller regional firms occasionally sponsor as well, particularly for civil engineering and project management roles tied to major infrastructure projects. Sponsorship willingness varies by project pipeline and hiring needs at the time you apply.
Which cities in Washington have the most construction E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the majority of construction E-3 opportunities in Washington, driven by sustained commercial development, transit expansion under Sound Transit, and data center construction in the surrounding region. Bellevue has emerged as a significant secondary market, particularly for high-rise and mixed-use projects. Tacoma and Redmond also see activity, though at lower volumes. For roles tied to state infrastructure, Olympia occasionally has relevant openings with engineering consultancies.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship in construction requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Roles that consistently meet this standard include civil engineer, structural engineer, project engineer, construction project manager, quantity surveyor, estimator, and BIM coordinator. General site labor, trades, and supervisory roles that don't require a specific degree typically do not qualify for E-3 sponsorship.
How do I find construction E-3 sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type (E-3), industry (Construction and Real Estate), and state (Washington) to see roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to screening general job listings manually. Beyond Migrate Mate, targeting Seattle-area general contractors and engineering consultancies directly and confirming E-3 sponsorship early in the process is the most practical approach for construction roles.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for construction E-3 sponsorship?
Washington's prevailing wage laws apply to publicly funded construction projects, which means your employer must pay wages that meet both the Department of Labor's Labor Condition Application requirements and any applicable state or local wage standards. Washington also has active union environments on larger commercial projects in Seattle, which can affect how roles are structured. Neither factor prevents E-3 sponsorship, but both are worth understanding when evaluating a job offer from a Washington contractor.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 construction jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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