CBRE Visa Sponsorship USA
CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and one of the more active visa sponsors in its industry. The company supports a range of visa types across both temporary work authorization and permanent residence pathways, making it a viable option for international candidates in real estate, construction, and professional services.
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About the Role:
As a CBRE Global Engineering Ops Director, you will manage the team responsible for managing the performance of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems) and maintaining continuity throughout to provide overall quality control for all properties.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee a business unit's financial performance.
- Seek out new business. This includes the identification of opportunities, engaging in client solicitations, proposal developments, and creating presentations. (Not applicable to all GWS specific roles, but they may seek opportunities for improvements).
- Approve hiring contractors and subcontractors based on facility need. Implement bidding procedures as required for contract maintenance activities.
- Direct the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
- Approve annual operating budgets.
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
- Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
- Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
- Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes and standards within job discipline.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
- Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Experience preferred in developing and managing organizational budgets.
Compensation:
- The minimum salary for the position is $185,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $205,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. The application window is anticipated to close on March 24, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

About the Role:
As a CBRE Global Engineering Ops Director, you will manage the team responsible for managing the performance of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems) and maintaining continuity throughout to provide overall quality control for all properties.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee a business unit's financial performance.
- Seek out new business. This includes the identification of opportunities, engaging in client solicitations, proposal developments, and creating presentations. (Not applicable to all GWS specific roles, but they may seek opportunities for improvements).
- Approve hiring contractors and subcontractors based on facility need. Implement bidding procedures as required for contract maintenance activities.
- Direct the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
- Approve annual operating budgets.
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
- Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
- Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
- Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes and standards within job discipline.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
- Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Experience preferred in developing and managing organizational budgets.
Compensation:
- The minimum salary for the position is $185,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $205,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. The application window is anticipated to close on March 24, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in CBRE Visa Sponsorship USA
Target roles with consistent sponsorship history
CBRE's sponsorship activity tends to concentrate in professional and technical roles within real estate services, project management, and corporate functions. Focus your applications on these areas rather than entry-level or operational positions less likely to receive visa support.
Understand that real estate hiring is market-driven
CBRE's hiring volumes shift with commercial real estate cycles. Sponsorship opportunities tend to expand during periods of market activity, so timing your job search with industry momentum can improve your chances of landing a role with visa support.
Prepare for a structured hiring and sponsorship process
As a large global firm, CBRE routes immigration cases through established legal and HR workflows. Expect clear timelines but also structured processes, so engage early with recruiters about sponsorship to avoid late-stage surprises after offer negotiations.
Use a verified sponsor platform to find open roles
Not every CBRE job posting explicitly mentions visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you identify active CBRE listings where sponsorship is a realistic expectation before you apply.
Highlight cross-border or global real estate experience
CBRE operates across major international markets. If you have experience with cross-border transactions, global real estate advisory, or international project delivery, lead with that in your application, it aligns directly with what CBRE values in globally mobile talent.
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Does CBRE sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, CBRE sponsors H-1B visas and has a consistent track record of doing so across multiple years. Sponsorship tends to be concentrated in professional roles in real estate services, project management, finance, and technology functions. If you're targeting CBRE on an H-1B, focus on roles where specialized degree-level expertise is clearly required, as these are most likely to qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
What visa types does CBRE sponsor?
CBRE sponsors a range of visa types including H-1B, H-1B1, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for early-career candidates. The company also supports permanent residence pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions. This breadth makes CBRE a viable employer across multiple stages of an international candidate's career in the U.S., from initial OPT authorization through long-term immigration.
Which roles at CBRE are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at CBRE is most common in professional and technical roles that require specialized education, such as commercial real estate advisory, financial analysis, project management, engineering, and data or technology functions. Corporate and support roles in legal, HR, or marketing may also receive sponsorship, though less consistently. Roles that are primarily operational or do not require a specific degree field are less likely candidates for H-1B or Green Card support.
How do I find visa-sponsored jobs at CBRE?
CBRE posts open roles through its careers site, but job listings don't always specify whether sponsorship is available. Migrate Mate lets you filter for CBRE openings using verified sponsorship data, so you can identify roles where the company has a real history of filing visas rather than relying on what a job description says. This saves time and focuses your effort on applications where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
How do I approach the CBRE application process as an international candidate?
Raise your visa status early in the process, ideally in the first recruiter conversation, so there are no surprises after an offer is extended. CBRE handles sponsorship through structured internal processes, so the earlier immigration is part of the conversation, the smoother the timeline. If you're on OPT with a cap-gap concern or approaching an H-1B lottery deadline, be specific about your timeline so hiring managers can plan accordingly.
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