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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 “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k.
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- 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 “Project Manager- Data Center Construction” (Project Management Specialists) in NC: $140k–$140k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of industrial and manufacturing construction projects throughout the Charlotte region and broader Southeast market. Acting as a key client interface, you will provide cost planning, quantity surveying, commercial management, estimating, and financial controls across major capital projects from planning through closeout.
The successful candidate will support projects including advanced manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, distribution centers, production facilities, and facility expansions. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who thrives in a client-facing environment, is self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively while delivering best-in-class cost management services and helping promote the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Responsibilities:
• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide estimating, cost planning, and commercial management services for industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Produce and present cost plans throughout design and construction.
• Review and participate with design consultants, contractors, and project teams in the development of cost estimates.
• Reconcile scope and pricing changes and ensure contractor cost data is accurate and aligned with project requirements.
• Meet regularly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates and cost forecasts.
• Prepare written reviews of contractor submissions, including executive summaries and recommendations.
• Coordinate all sources of cost information including contractor pricing, subcontractor bids, material pricing, and consultant quantity information.
• Support procurement and bid evaluation processes for construction packages and major equipment procurements.
• Inform and drive engineering and design decisions based on cost impacts and value considerations.
• Manage cost checks and perform valuations on large and complex projects.
• Participate in post-contract cost control, forecasting, and change management processes.
• Manage cost impact assessments, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding presentations and facilitate value engineering workshops with project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain cost plans through all phases of design and construction.
• Provide commercial input into design optioneering and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and negotiate fair and competitive contract values on behalf of clients.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost control, and change management activities throughout project delivery.
• Ensure robust cost validation, auditing, and governance processes are maintained.
• Produce monthly cost reports and executive-level presentations for client review.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
• Compile historical cost data and benchmarking information for future projects.
• Support the delivery of multiple industrial and manufacturing projects simultaneously while maintaining consistency in reporting and commercial controls.
• Identify, coach, and mentor team members to support professional growth and development.
• Display excellence in leadership and service delivery in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Utilize internal software to manage project financial performance, fee forecasting, and resource planning.
• Implement and maintain Turner & Townsend delivery methodologies, systems, and best practices.
• Be a role model who promotes a one-business culture that delivers positive outcomes for clients, colleagues, and stak
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