Project Manager Jobs at CBRE with Visa Sponsorship
Project Manager jobs at CBRE span its construction, development, and facilities management divisions, covering everything from ground-up builds to large-scale renovations. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent for this function, working across multiple visa categories to support candidates at different career stages.
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Responsibilities include managing and implementing detailed project schedules from proposal to implementation, coordinating activities of project teams, identifying project issues, organizing and verifying documents, communicating project information and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned. The PM will utilize PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) or Scrum as best practice, standards, and guidelines for all projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, coordinates, and delegates work assignments for D&T project team members.
- Responsible for the oversight and performance of D&T project status, meetings, reporting, scope changes, financials, administrative, and technical issues.
- Manages project scope, change management, monitors project progress and performance, and provides status reports to D&T management and Project Sponsors, as required.
- Serves as liaison between client business team and CBRE D&T covering: D&T deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and budgets.
- Manages expectations of sponsors, stakeholders, and team regarding scope of work and responsibilities.
- Develops requirements and cost projections for projects.
- Provides input into training and development plans for more junior D&T Project Managers and Coordinators.
- Creates Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for external technology services.
- Responds to RFPs for technology estimates. Determines RFP D&T pricing and respond to D&T related questions.
- Manages projects on time and within budget.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field such as math, business, information technology, or computer science, or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of combined business and/or D&T experience.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, ScrumMaster (CSM) or ITIL certification preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Manages and maintains project financial tracking and reporting.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Project experience with Microsoft Project and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Visio experience a plus.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Manages several smaller projects or single large efforts on own, with consultation and reporting to Sr. Project Manager. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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).
JOB SUMMARY
Responsibilities include managing and implementing detailed project schedules from proposal to implementation, coordinating activities of project teams, identifying project issues, organizing and verifying documents, communicating project information and assuming additional responsibilities as assigned. The PM will utilize PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) or Scrum as best practice, standards, and guidelines for all projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, coordinates, and delegates work assignments for D&T project team members.
- Responsible for the oversight and performance of D&T project status, meetings, reporting, scope changes, financials, administrative, and technical issues.
- Manages project scope, change management, monitors project progress and performance, and provides status reports to D&T management and Project Sponsors, as required.
- Serves as liaison between client business team and CBRE D&T covering: D&T deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and budgets.
- Manages expectations of sponsors, stakeholders, and team regarding scope of work and responsibilities.
- Develops requirements and cost projections for projects.
- Provides input into training and development plans for more junior D&T Project Managers and Coordinators.
- Creates Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for external technology services.
- Responds to RFPs for technology estimates. Determines RFP D&T pricing and respond to D&T related questions.
- Manages projects on time and within budget.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field such as math, business, information technology, or computer science, or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of combined business and/or D&T experience.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, ScrumMaster (CSM) or ITIL certification preferred.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Manages and maintains project financial tracking and reporting.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Project experience with Microsoft Project and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Visio experience a plus.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Manages several smaller projects or single large efforts on own, with consultation and reporting to Sr. Project Manager. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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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Frame your PMP or CAPM credentials strategically
CBRE's project management roles frequently list PMP certification as preferred. Having it on your resume before applying signals you meet the specialty occupation threshold, which strengthens the H-1B petition your employer files with USCIS.
Target CBRE's capital projects and advisory lines
CBRE's Project Management business line, which handles client-side construction oversight, hires more consistently than its brokerage side. Roles in that division align more cleanly with specialty occupation requirements, making visa sponsorship a smoother internal conversation.
Clarify sponsorship scope before the offer stage
CBRE sponsors across multiple visa categories, but which one applies depends on your current status and career stage. Ask the recruiter directly whether they support your specific visa type rather than assuming any offer automatically includes the filing you need.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open CBRE roles by visa type
Not every Project Manager posting at CBRE comes with the same sponsorship commitment. Migrate Mate lets you filter CBRE's active openings by visa category so you're applying to roles where your specific status is already supported.
Align your construction experience with DOL prevailing wage levels
CBRE files Labor Condition Applications with DOL that peg salaries to local prevailing wages for the role. If your experience puts you at a senior level, make that explicit in your resume so the LCA wage tier matches your offer and doesn't create a mismatch during review.
Start the OPT-to-H-1B transition timeline early
If you're on F-1 OPT and land a Project Manager role at CBRE, H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Confirm your OPT expiration date against that timeline immediately, since a gap between OPT end and H-1B start can interrupt your employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CBRE sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
Yes, CBRE sponsors H-1B visas for Project Manager roles. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. CBRE's in-house immigration team handles the Labor Condition Application filing with DOL and the petition submission to USCIS, so the process is managed internally rather than outsourced.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at CBRE?
Applications go through CBRE's careers portal, where postings are listed by service line and location. Roles in the Project Management division, which covers construction oversight and capital projects, are the most relevant for international candidates. You can also browse and filter CBRE's open Project Manager positions by visa type on Migrate Mate to identify roles that match your current status before applying.
Which visa types does CBRE commonly sponsor for Project Manager roles?
CBRE sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for candidates in specialty occupation roles, along with TN visas for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible professional categories. For candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 status, CBRE supports both OPT and CPT employment. Longer-term pathways include EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for employees who have demonstrated sustained performance in the role.
What qualifications does CBRE expect for a sponsored Project Manager role?
CBRE typically expects a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a closely related field. PMP certification strengthens your application and supports the specialty occupation classification required for H-1B sponsorship. Relevant experience on commercial or institutional construction projects carries significant weight, and familiarity with contract administration, cost control, and project scheduling software is commonly required across postings.
How does the visa sponsorship timeline work when joining CBRE as a Project Manager?
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, CBRE must register you in the USCIS lottery by late March for an October 1 start date. Premium processing, which USCIS offers for an additional fee, can reduce approval time to around 15 business days if timing is tight. For candidates requiring a new H-1B or a transfer, confirm your current status expiration early so CBRE's immigration team can sequence the filing correctly.