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Turner Townsend INC

Senior Construction Manager- Federal Facilities (Elevator Modernization Focus)

Oakland, California, US Posted today $150k-$185k per year

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Turner Townsend INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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 “Sr. Project Manager/Sr. Construction Project Manager” (Civil Engineers) in CA: $170k–$170k, median $170k. 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 Heery is seeking a Construction Manager with significant elevator modernization and vertical transportation experience to support delivery of a major occupied federal facility modernization project in downtown Oakland. This role will provide day-to-day construction leadership and coordination with contractors, stakeholders, inspectors, and project management staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing elevator replacement, modernization, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities within occupied facilities. Federal and GSA experience are strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day construction management activities during project execution. • Monitor contractor performance, schedule, procurement activities, and quality. • Coordinate construction sequencing and phasing within an occupied facility. • Review and evaluate contractor schedules and recovery plans. • Monitor elevator modernization and vertical transportation activities. • Coordinate outage scheduling, testing, commissioning, and building operations impacts. • Manage field issue resolution and facilitate communication among stakeholders. • Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and progress reporting. • Support project closeout and turnover activities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience. • Minimum 10 years of construction management experience. • Minimum 5 years supporting federal construction projects. • Demonstrated experience managing elevator modernization or vertical transportation projects valued at $10 million or greater. • Experience managing occupied facility renovations. • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and contractor management. Preferred Qualifications • Direct General Services Administration (GSA) experience. • Experience with high-rise office buildings, courthouses, or federal facilities. • CCM, PE, RA, CCM, or DBIA credentials. • Familiarity with elevator modernization manufacturers and systems including Otis, KONE, Schindler, and TK Elevator. • Experience overseeing elevator testing, commissioning, and turnover in occupied facilities.   The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$185k  per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.  Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  Equal Employment Opportunity Posters   If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email  recruitmentUSA@turntown.com .  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or  recruitmentUSA@turntown.com .  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an a

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