Top 10 Construction and Real Estate Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 construction and real estate companies hiring OPT students include Cushman & Wakefield, FirstService Residential, and Michels, spanning general contracting, engineering, facilities management, property services, and infrastructure development. Migrate Mate is tracking 935 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students in engineering, architecture, construction management, and related fields, these employers offer roles where the work directly aligns with degree requirements, the core condition for valid OPT employment.
Which construction and real estate companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Cushman & Wakefield
Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementAdvisoryCushman & Wakefield has 150 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any construction and real estate company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Property Management. Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services including property management, leasing, and advisory.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support75
- Property Management73
- Project & Program Management70
- Administrative & Office Support35
- Business Operations33
+260 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cushman & Wakefield150 openSee all 150+ Cushman & Wakefield OPT jobsApplyProperty ManagerWalnut Creek, California · On-siteApplyBusiness AnalystPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyAssistant Property ManagerWalnut Creek, California · On-siteApplyAssociateSouthfield, Michigan · On-siteApplyBrokerage SpecialistWestlake Village, California · On-site - 02
FirstService Residential
Residential PropertyCommunity ManagementFacilitiesFirstService Residential has 123 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Administrative & Office Support. FirstService Residential manages residential communities including condominiums, homeowner associations, and high-rise buildings.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support80
- Administrative & Office Support43
- Property Management42
- Project & Program Management38
- Human Resources34
+240 roles across other teams
Open roles at FirstService Residential123 openSee all 123+ FirstService Residential OPT jobsApplyAdministrative AssistantYulee, Florida · On-siteApplyPortfolio Community ManagerSan Ramon, California · On-siteApplyGeneral ManagerHollywood, Florida · On-siteApplyProperty ManagerWest New York, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAccounts Payable SupervisorIrvine, California · On-site - 03
Michels
Heavy CivilUtility ConstructionPipelineMichels has 105 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Construction. Michels is a heavy civil and utility contractor specializing in pipeline, electrical, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management128
- Construction41
- Engineering (Non-Software)35
- Civil & Structural Engineering34
- Human Resources15
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at Michels105 openSee all 105+ Michels OPT jobsApplySchedulerGarden City, Idaho · On-siteApplyTalent Acquisition SpecialistMadison, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyField EngineerCharleston, South Carolina · On-siteApplyAssistant Project ManagerCharleston, South Carolina · On-siteApplyEnvironmental InspectorPort Washington, Wisconsin · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 4,700+ OPT jobs- 04
Suffolk Construction
General ContractingLife SciencesCommercialSuffolk Construction has 102 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Construction. Suffolk Construction is a national general contractor focused on complex commercial, life sciences, and mixed-use projects.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management128
- Construction64
- Manufacturing Operations29
- Compliance & Legal20
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)12
+58 roles across other teams
Open roles at Suffolk Construction102 openSee all 102+ Suffolk Construction OPT jobsApplySafety ManagerCedar Rapids, Iowa · On-siteApplyProject AccountantWilmer, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant Project ManagerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant SuperintendentAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySuperintendentAustin, Texas · On-site - 05
CBRE
Commercial Real EstateInvestmentProperty ManagementCBRE has 83 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Business Development. CBRE is a commercial real estate services and investment firm operating across advisory, property management, and development.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management75
- Business Development31
- Human Resources29
- Compliance & Legal24
- Accounting20
+156 roles across other teams
Open roles at CBRE83 openSee all 83+ CBRE OPT jobsApplyHSE ManagerHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyArea Maintenance ManagerJackson, Georgia · On-siteApplyFacilities ManagerBreinigsville, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyProcurement ManagerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySr. Occupancy PlannerWindsor, Connecticut · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringArchitectureInfrastructureBurns & McDonnell has 80 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving infrastructure and industrial sectors.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management79
- Engineering (Non-Software)75
- Civil & Structural Engineering47
- Construction28
- Warehouse & Logistics17
+77 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell80 openSee all 80+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyElectrical EngineerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyStaff Transmission EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyStructural EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplyMechanical DesignerKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyProject EngineerLos Angeles, California · On-site - 07
Turner Construction Company
General ContractingCommercial ConstructionProject ManagementTurner Construction Company has 79 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Construction and Engineering (Non-Software). Turner Construction is a leading general contractor building commercial, healthcare, education, and sports facilities across the U.S.
Open roles by team
- Construction81
- Engineering (Non-Software)55
- Project & Program Management23
- Civil & Structural Engineering15
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)12
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at Turner Construction Company79 openSee all 79+ Turner Construction Company OPT jobsApplyEngineering Assistant/Field EngineerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyElectrical EstimatorDenver, Colorado · RemoteApplyScheduling EngineerShelton, Connecticut · On-siteApplyEstimator - MechanicalHuntsville, Alabama · On-siteApplyTraveling MEP EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · Hybrid See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 4,700+ OPT jobs- 08
Citi
Real Estate FinanceInvestment BankingFinancial ServicesCiti has 72 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Citi is a global financial services firm offering banking, investment, and real estate finance solutions.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support43
- Sales41
- Account Management38
- Compliance & Legal28
- Business Development28
+169 roles across other teams
Open roles at Citi72 openSee all 72+ Citi OPT jobsApplyLoan Documentation SpecialistNew Castle, Delaware · On-siteApplyClient Onboarding Associate AnalystGetzville, New York · On-siteApplyCash and Trade Processing Associate AnalystGetzville, New York · On-siteApplySecurity Derivatives Intermediate Associate AnalystTampa, Florida · On-siteApplyPersonal BankerSan Pablo, California · On-site - 09
Clayco
Design-BuildIndustrial FacilitiesReal EstateClayco has 72 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Clayco is a design-build real estate, architecture, and construction firm specializing in industrial and commercial facilities.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management56
- Engineering (Non-Software)48
- Construction45
- Manufacturing Operations18
- Mechanical Engineering8
+29 roles across other teams
Open roles at Clayco72 openSee all 72+ Clayco OPT jobsApplySenior Cost EngineerSouth Bend, Indiana · On-siteApplyVDC EngineerGreater Chicago Area · On-siteApplyCost EngineerSanta Teresa, New Mexico · On-siteApplySenior VDC EngineerCanton, Ohio · On-siteApplyProject Cost EngineerGreater Phoenix Area · On-site - 10
Amphenol
Electrical SystemsManufacturingEngineeringAmphenol has 69 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Amphenol designs and manufactures electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Project & Program Management46
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering29
- Mechanical Engineering17
- Business Development16
+102 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amphenol69 openSee all 69+ Amphenol OPT jobsApplyManufacturing EngineerGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplyFinancial AnalystRemote · RemoteApplyBusiness Development ManagerGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplySales EngineerGrand Rapids, Michigan · On-siteApplyProduction PlannerAllen, Texas · On-site
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OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Cushman & Wakefield has the most, with 150 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by FirstService Residential (123) and Michels (105). Across the 10 construction and real estate companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 935 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
OPT is available to F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year. Eligible students may apply for 12 months of work authorization in a role directly related to their field of study. The student, not the employer, applies through their Designated School Official and submits Form I-765 to USCIS. F-1 graduates in STEM fields may qualify for a 24-month extension, bringing total OPT duration to 36 months.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization is student-initiated, not employer-initiated. You work with your Designated School Official to request an OPT recommendation, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once you receive authorization, you accept an offer with an employer whose role aligns with your degree field. The employer does not file any forms on your behalf. Start the process at least three months before your intended employment start date to account for USCIS processing time.