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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Construction Manager (Project Manager)” (Project Management Specialists) in IL: $134k–$134k, median $134k.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 1 certified filing for “Construction Manager (Project Manager)” (Project Management Specialists) in IL: $134k–$134k, median $134k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Design Review to join our growing team. The ideal individual will be an experienced design review professional that has supported large-scale construction projects.
Responsibilities:
Design Review Leadership
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design reviews across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, systems, and specialty disciplines.
• Establish design review strategy, workflows, and quality standards aligned with program requirements.
• Ensure design packages meet regulatory, code, and client standards, including FAA, airport authority, and local jurisdiction requirements.
Technical Coordination & Interface Management
• Coordinate design consultants, engineering teams, and subject matter experts to resolve comments, conflicts, and technical issues.
• Facilitate design review workshops, technical coordination meetings, and issue‑resolution sessions.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, operational requirements, and construction feasibility.
Constructability & Delivery Integration
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure design packages support efficient, safe, and cost‑effective construction.
• Collaborate with construction managers, schedulers, and cost teams to integrate design with delivery sequencing, phasing, and budget constraints.
• Identify design risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
Schedule & Milestone Management
• Manage design review schedules, deliverables, and critical milestones.
• Track progress, monitor consultant performance, and escalate risks impacting design delivery.
• Ensure timely completion of design packages and readiness for procurement and construction.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Oversee QA/QC processes for all design submissions.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and program design criteria.
• Maintain documentation, comment logs, and audit trails for all design review cycles.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Serve as the primary point of contact for design review communications with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise design review reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support governance boards and leadership with design status, risks, and decision recommendations.
Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Public Trust investigation.
• 10+ years of experience in design management, project management, or engineering for major capital programs.
• Strong background in aviation, transportation, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Deep understanding of design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and drive resolution of technical issues.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
• Experience with airport authorities, FAA programs, or federal infrastructure.
• Background in design‑build, CMAR, or progressive design‑build environments.
• Familiarity with digital design review platforms (Bluebeam, Kahua, BIM 360, etc.).
• Professional licensure (PE, RA) or certifications (PMP, CCM) preferred.
Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Public Trust security clearance. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Public Trust investigation.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where
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