E-3 Visa Facilities Manager Jobs
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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At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate innovation. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next-generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Execute compliance activities for data centers and analyze results globally, ensuring regional and global teams are complying with project/schedule guidelines and Google design standards.
- Monitor data center systems operations, control site activities to minimize risk, and to ensure effective response to any excursions.
- Lead efforts to ensure all sites are following facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally while exhibiting strength in improvement to said policies and programs.
- Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site, along with driving site-level development of programs and initiatives.
- Incorporate subdomain expertise and experience to enhance data center design to optimize equipment and operations for next-generation data centers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
- Experience in mentoring or developing managers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in mission-critical systems operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical processing, or other high consequence environments).
- Experience in collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
- Understanding of the operations and maintenance of electrical, control systems, and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
- Ability to develop and grow team members through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Excellent people management and leadership skills.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $205000 - $286000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate innovation. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next-generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn more about benefits at Google.
- Execute compliance activities for data centers and analyze results globally, ensuring regional and global teams are complying with project/schedule guidelines and Google design standards.
- Monitor data center systems operations, control site activities to minimize risk, and to ensure effective response to any excursions.
- Lead efforts to ensure all sites are following facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally while exhibiting strength in improvement to said policies and programs.
- Develop strategies to minimize operational costs, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site, along with driving site-level development of programs and initiatives.
- Incorporate subdomain expertise and experience to enhance data center design to optimize equipment and operations for next-generation data centers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.
- Experience in mentoring or developing managers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in mission-critical systems operations (e.g., power generation, data center, refinery, chip fabrication, chemical processing, or other high consequence environments).
- Experience in collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
- Understanding of the operations and maintenance of electrical, control systems, and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
- Ability to develop and grow team members through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Excellent people management and leadership skills.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $205000 - $286000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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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.