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Senior Building Services Project Manager
Turner Townsend INC · 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Associate Program Manager” (Project Management Specialists) in CA: $122k–$155k, median $138k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 22 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the role Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex building services projects across commercial real estate, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and other capital project sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection, and related building systems throughout the project lifecycle. This role will act as a key client interface, ensuring technical excellence, effective stakeholder coordination, and successful project outcomes aligned with schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional project management and leadership skills. They will work collaboratively with clients, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders while promoting Turner & Townsend's values, methodologies, and commitment to delivering better outcomes. What you'll do • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of building services projects from design through commissioning and handover. • Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding MEP and building systems delivery. • Manage multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and technical stakeholders. • Oversee the coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty building systems. • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful project delivery. • Review design documentation, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical deliverables for compliance with project requirements. • Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, constructability assessments, and value engineering initiatives. • Support procurement processes, contractor evaluations, and technical bid reviews. • Identify project risks and lead mitigation strategies related to building services systems and infrastructure. • Coordinate project activities with construction, cost management, scheduling, and commissioning teams. • Monitor installation progress and provide oversight during construction, testing, commissioning, and startup activities. • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, sustainability objectives, and client requirements. • Prepare and present project status reports, technical updates, and executive summaries to clients and stakeholders. • Support project governance, change management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes. • Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services. • Mentor junior team members and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. • 5+ years of experience managing MEP, building services, or technical project delivery on large-scale capital construction projects. • Experience delivering commercial, healthcare, data center, life sciences, industrial, or mission-critical facilities. • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design and construction. • Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders. • Knowledge of commissioning, testing, handover, and operational readiness processes. • Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management. • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. • Professional certifica