Top 10 Construction and Real Estate Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 construction and real estate companies hiring OPT students include Cushman & Wakefield, Suffolk Construction, and Michels, spanning general contracting, engineering, facilities management, property services, and infrastructure development. Migrate Mate is tracking 878 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 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 132 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any construction and real estate company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Customer Service & Support. Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services including property management, leasing, and advisory.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management64
- Customer Service & Support64
- Property Management53
- Business Operations32
- Sales31
+262 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cushman & Wakefield132 openSee all 132+ Cushman & Wakefield OPT jobsApplyProject DesignerSt. Louis, Missouri · On-siteApplyPortfolio Strategy & GIS ManagerCreve Coeur, Missouri · On-siteApplyLeasing ManagerLas Vegas, Nevada · On-siteApplyProperty Manager, MultifamilyRosemont, Illinois · On-siteApplyResident ManagerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site - 02
Suffolk Construction
General ContractingLife SciencesCommercialSuffolk Construction has 124 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 Management182
- Construction90
- Manufacturing Operations33
- Compliance & Legal10
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)10
+48 roles across other teams
Open roles at Suffolk Construction124 openSee all 124+ Suffolk Construction OPT jobsApplySafety ManagerLas Vegas, Nevada · On-siteApplyAssistant Project ManagerTurkey, Texas · On-siteApplySuperintendentLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyAssistant SuperintendentDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyEstimatorEstero, Florida · On-site - 03
Michels
Heavy CivilUtility ConstructionPipelineMichels has 96 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 Management134
- Construction40
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Civil & Structural Engineering17
- Warehouse & Logistics16
+90 roles across other teams
Open roles at Michels96 openSee all 96+ Michels OPT jobsApplyHuman Resources CoordinatorNeenah, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyAssistant Project ManagerUniontown, Ohio · On-siteApplyField EngineerBrownsville, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyAssociate Project ManagerSaint Albans, West Virginia · On-siteApplyProject Controls SpecialistSyracuse, New York · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 3,900+ OPT jobs- 04
FirstService Residential
Residential PropertyCommunity ManagementFacilitiesFirstService Residential has 92 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Project & Program Management. FirstService Residential manages residential communities including condominiums, homeowner associations, and high-rise buildings.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support61
- Project & Program Management37
- Administrative & Office Support32
- Property Management27
- Finance22
+172 roles across other teams
Open roles at FirstService Residential92 openSee all 92+ FirstService Residential OPT jobsApplyLicensed Community Association ManagerPort Saint Lucie, Florida · On-siteApplyManager, Accounts Receivable Billing & TransitionsPlantation, Florida · On-siteApplyAccounts Payable AdministratorBloomington, Minnesota · HybridApplyGeneral ManagerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyPortfolio Community Association ManagerMaitland, Florida · On-site - 05
CBRE
Commercial Real EstateInvestmentProperty ManagementCBRE has 81 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). CBRE is a commercial real estate services and investment firm operating across advisory, property management, and development.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management65
- Engineering (Non-Software)39
- Human Resources25
- QA & Test Engineering24
- Business Development20
+133 roles across other teams
Open roles at CBRE81 openSee all 81+ CBRE OPT jobsApplyQuality Control SupervisorShippensburg, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyAssistant Facilities ManagerIrving, Texas · On-siteApplyBusiness Services AnalystDearborn, Michigan · On-siteApplyHSE ManagerStone Mountain, Georgia · On-siteApplyBusiness Operations ManagerCharlotte, North Carolina · 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
Turner Construction Company
General ContractingCommercial ConstructionProject ManagementTurner Construction Company has 75 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
- Construction75
- Engineering (Non-Software)55
- Project & Program Management21
- Civil & Structural Engineering15
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)12
+26 roles across other teams
Open roles at Turner Construction Company75 openSee all 75+ 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 - 07
FlatironDragados
Civil ConstructionTransportationInfrastructureFlatironDragados has 72 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Construction. FlatironDragados is a civil construction joint venture delivering major transportation, bridge, and infrastructure projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)89
- Construction56
- Project & Program Management29
- Civil & Structural Engineering12
- Finance9
+52 roles across other teams
Open roles at FlatironDragados72 openSee all 72+ FlatironDragados OPT jobsApplyITS Field EngineerAlpharetta, Georgia · On-siteApplyCost EngineerMorgan Hill, California · On-siteApplyProject AccountantSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplyShop Equipment AdministratorScottsdale, Arizona · On-siteApplyField EngineerDenver, Colorado · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 3,900+ OPT jobs- 08
Granite Construction
InfrastructureTransportationPublic WorksGranite Construction has 70 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Granite Construction is a diversified infrastructure company building transportation, water, and public works projects nationwide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management70
- Engineering (Non-Software)64
- Construction53
- Civil & Structural Engineering34
- Data Science & Analytics9
+41 roles across other teams
Open roles at Granite Construction70 openSee all 70+ Granite Construction OPT jobsApplyProject EngineerChandler, Arizona · On-siteApplyField Engineer - Mechanical - SolarFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplySafety Specialist IISparks, Nevada · On-siteApplyCustom Paving EstimatorEverett, Washington · On-siteApplyEngineer II - PowerElk Grove Village, Illinois · On-site - 09
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Real Estate DevelopmentCommercial ConstructionIndustrialRyan Companies US, Inc. has 70 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Construction. Ryan Companies is a national real estate developer and contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management97
- Construction67
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
- Manufacturing Operations10
- Finance4
+36 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ryan Companies US, Inc.70 openSee all 70+ Ryan Companies US, Inc. OPT jobsApplySafety EngineerLa Jolla, California · On-siteApplyCIP Enrollment Specialist & Subcontractor Insurance CoordinatorMinneapolis, Minnesota · HybridApplyProject AccountantMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-siteApplyCompensation AnalystMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-siteApplyPreconstruction Manager IAustin, Texas · On-site - 10
Skanska
ConstructionReal Estate DevelopmentCivil InfrastructureSkanska has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Construction. Skanska is a multinational construction and development company building commercial, residential, and civil infrastructure projects.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management90
- Construction45
- Engineering (Non-Software)36
- Civil & Structural Engineering7
- Marketing6
+40 roles across other teams
Open roles at Skanska66 openSee all 66+ Skanska OPT jobsApplyProject ManagerSouth Hill, Virginia · On-siteApplyTalent and Job Architecture CoordinatorParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey · HybridApplyHR Onboarding CoordinatorAtlanta, Georgia · HybridApplySenior Project AccountantSan Antonio, Texas · HybridApplySuperintendent ICincinnati, Ohio · 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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Find 3,900+ OPT jobsConstruction and Real Estate OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Cushman & Wakefield has the most, with 132 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Suffolk Construction (124) and Michels (96). Across the 10 construction and real estate companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 878 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.