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Facilities Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals benefit from the E-3's no-lottery structure and indefinite renewals, making long-term U.S. facilities careers more straightforward to plan than under the H-1B visa.
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Sr. Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
This position has managerial oversight of multiple facilities, an entire campus, or a portfolio of client facilities and has at least one Facilities Manager and/or Assistant Facilities Manager reporting into it.
Job Description
External relationships: this role will interact with client leadership, client staff, and vendors.
Internal relationships: this role will interact with the IFM service platform, account leadership, and C&W corporate COEs.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, high rise or campus ensuring that all services are effectively delivered and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance. Ensure that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with C&W policies and ownership directives
- Manage service contracts cost effectively. Responsible for all aspects of service delivery pursuant to these contracts, responsible for periodic and ongoing performance and financial review, conducting RFP’s, and assuring payments and invoicing match contract pricing. Initiate audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met
- Lead the facility management team in the supervision of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities
- Ensure that facility management staff consistently provides positive and prompt response to requests from the client and building tenants/occupants
- Ensure facility management staff implements ongoing contract review programs to constantly assess client, tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner and the properties
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting and reviews of all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex
- Develop, prepare and explain the annual facility budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans
- Assist in development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting by the facility management team of statistical data and analysis to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives, work order productivity, cost savings and improvements. Review work order metrics and system to identify service gaps and recurring issues and provide corrective actions
- Approve all positions and direct the hiring, training and motivational activities of the facility management staff. Responsible for effective and proactive employee relations with all site staff. Conduct and approve all performance evaluations of facility management staff
- Manage and drive customer focus within all areas of operational activities and ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts
- Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals
- Ensure that facility management staff require all tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Customer Relationship Skills
- Management
- Technical Skills
- FM delivery experience in retail real estate
- Organization Design & Management Skills
- Communication (oral and written)
- Financial Management
- Matrix Organization / Business Partner Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Business Acumen
Education
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required
Experience
- Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
- Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
- Experience with human resource and performance management processes
- Experience with critical system environments preferred
- CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred
Physical Work Requirements
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Scheduling
Most schedules work typical East Coast (EST) business hours based on supporting the account overall.
May require regular travel between properties and locations in varying weather conditions. This key leadership role may travel from 25-35% nation wide and must be willing and able to travel to support after-hours/weekend account activity as needed.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Conditions of employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon:
- Legal Documentation establishing identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the US/United States Citizenship
- Drug Testing
- Criminal background check
- Clean DMV record (for related driving roles)
- Education verification
- Reference checks
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Sr. Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
This position has managerial oversight of multiple facilities, an entire campus, or a portfolio of client facilities and has at least one Facilities Manager and/or Assistant Facilities Manager reporting into it.
Job Description
External relationships: this role will interact with client leadership, client staff, and vendors.
Internal relationships: this role will interact with the IFM service platform, account leadership, and C&W corporate COEs.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, high rise or campus ensuring that all services are effectively delivered and facility needs are met including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance. Ensure that staff implements and provides these services in a manner consistent with C&W policies and ownership directives
- Manage service contracts cost effectively. Responsible for all aspects of service delivery pursuant to these contracts, responsible for periodic and ongoing performance and financial review, conducting RFP’s, and assuring payments and invoicing match contract pricing. Initiate audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met
- Lead the facility management team in the supervision of maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance and operation of the facilities
- Ensure that facility management staff consistently provides positive and prompt response to requests from the client and building tenants/occupants
- Ensure facility management staff implements ongoing contract review programs to constantly assess client, tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner and the properties
- Prepare and deliver consolidated reporting and reviews of all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex
- Develop, prepare and explain the annual facility budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans
- Assist in development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting by the facility management team of statistical data and analysis to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives, work order productivity, cost savings and improvements. Review work order metrics and system to identify service gaps and recurring issues and provide corrective actions
- Approve all positions and direct the hiring, training and motivational activities of the facility management staff. Responsible for effective and proactive employee relations with all site staff. Conduct and approve all performance evaluations of facility management staff
- Manage and drive customer focus within all areas of operational activities and ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts
- Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals
- Ensure that facility management staff require all tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Customer Relationship Skills
- Management
- Technical Skills
- FM delivery experience in retail real estate
- Organization Design & Management Skills
- Communication (oral and written)
- Financial Management
- Matrix Organization / Business Partner Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Business Acumen
Education
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required
Experience
- Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
- Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
- Experience with human resource and performance management processes
- Experience with critical system environments preferred
- CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred
Physical Work Requirements
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Scheduling
Most schedules work typical East Coast (EST) business hours based on supporting the account overall.
May require regular travel between properties and locations in varying weather conditions. This key leadership role may travel from 25-35% nation wide and must be willing and able to travel to support after-hours/weekend account activity as needed.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Conditions of employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon:
- Legal Documentation establishing identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the US/United States Citizenship
- Drug Testing
- Criminal background check
- Clean DMV record (for related driving roles)
- Education verification
- Reference checks
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Facilities Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but your facilities management or engineering qualification must directly relate to the role. A general business degree without built environment coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active real estate portfolios
Large corporate occupiers, REITs, hospital systems, and university campuses regularly hire Facilities Managers and have in-house HR teams familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. These employers are more likely to initiate an LCA without treating it as an unusual request.
Clarify LCA obligations before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm this step is in their onboarding process early, as some smaller facilities operators have never sponsored a visa and may not know the LCA is their responsibility.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team is unfamiliar with the E-3 process and needs guidance on their obligations.
Search verified sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Facilities Manager positions are spread across industries, which makes filtering by E-3 sponsorship history essential. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers have previously sponsored E-3 or H-1B visas, saving you time on outreach to employers unlikely to engage.
Bring your trade licenses and certifications to the interview
If you hold Australian certifications like CPCCLBC4001 or membership with TEFMA, prepare U.S. equivalency documentation. Consular officers reviewing E-3 applications for technical facilities roles can ask about licensing, and gaps in documentation can delay approval.
E-3 Visa Facilities Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Facilities Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, as it filters roles by employers with E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history. Facilities Manager positions are distributed across sectors including commercial real estate, healthcare, and higher education, so targeting employers in these industries with established HR processes increases your chances of finding a sponsor willing to file an LCA.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Facilities Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It qualifies when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as facilities management, engineering, or architecture. Roles framed as general operations or building maintenance without a degree requirement may not meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's job description must reflect the degree requirement clearly before the DOL certifies the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Facilities Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, meaning you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B is capped at 85,000 per year and requires lottery selection. For Facilities Managers, the E-3's predictable timeline and unlimited renewals make it far more practical for building a long-term U.S. career.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as a Facilities Manager?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with the new employer. Unlike some other visa categories, E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you're already in the U.S., your current status remains valid until its expiry, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until your new E-3 documentation is in order.