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Real Estate Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field. Australian professionals bring cross-market expertise that U.S. employers value, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your sponsorship timeline depends on your offer, not an annual draw.
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INTRODUCTION
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft’s Real Estate team is looking for a Global Real Estate Manager to contribute to the development real estate strategy, identify sites and negotiate transactions across our portfolio. Our diverse portfolio of leases includes office, AV depots and charging locations, industrial, retail, parking, and lab spaces with a variety of equipment and operational uses supporting all Lyft lines of business globally. We’re seeking a motivated individual that will work cross functionally with all of our different lines of businesses to stand up new locations that support the continued growth of the company.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for site selection, Letter of Intent (LOI) and Lease negotiations across all real estate asset classes (office, industrial, retail, etc.)
- Gather and evaluate zoning, utility, financial and other pertinent market data to determine property viability
- Partner with our LeaseAdmin team to analyze leases, track critical dates and manage landlord relationships
- Manage and maintain broker relationships
- Well-versed in financial analysis; work alongside FP&A
- Negotiate LOI and Work Letters
- Negotiate leases alongside our outside counsel and Legal teams
- Manage multiple projects at the same time
- Collaborate with our Development, Operations, Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams to ensure projects adhere to established deadlines
- Frequent travel required
Experience
- Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance or relevant area of study
- Minimum of five (5) years of deal making for a commercial brokerage or in-house development team, preferably in retail or industrial real estate. Experience with EV charging requirements is a plus.
- Demonstrated capability as a strategic thinker and problem solver, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Proven self-starter that can work autonomously
- Ability to travel frequently
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel and Word
BENEFITS
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco or New York City area is $108,000 - $135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

INTRODUCTION
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft’s Real Estate team is looking for a Global Real Estate Manager to contribute to the development real estate strategy, identify sites and negotiate transactions across our portfolio. Our diverse portfolio of leases includes office, AV depots and charging locations, industrial, retail, parking, and lab spaces with a variety of equipment and operational uses supporting all Lyft lines of business globally. We’re seeking a motivated individual that will work cross functionally with all of our different lines of businesses to stand up new locations that support the continued growth of the company.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for site selection, Letter of Intent (LOI) and Lease negotiations across all real estate asset classes (office, industrial, retail, etc.)
- Gather and evaluate zoning, utility, financial and other pertinent market data to determine property viability
- Partner with our LeaseAdmin team to analyze leases, track critical dates and manage landlord relationships
- Manage and maintain broker relationships
- Well-versed in financial analysis; work alongside FP&A
- Negotiate LOI and Work Letters
- Negotiate leases alongside our outside counsel and Legal teams
- Manage multiple projects at the same time
- Collaborate with our Development, Operations, Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams to ensure projects adhere to established deadlines
- Frequent travel required
Experience
- Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance or relevant area of study
- Minimum of five (5) years of deal making for a commercial brokerage or in-house development team, preferably in retail or industrial real estate. Experience with EV charging requirements is a plus.
- Demonstrated capability as a strategic thinker and problem solver, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Proven self-starter that can work autonomously
- Ability to travel frequently
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel and Word
BENEFITS
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco or New York City area is $108,000 - $135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Real Estate Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers don't stall on this question.
Target employers with active commercial portfolios
REITs, commercial property management firms, and institutional asset managers hire Real Estate Managers at the scale that makes E-3 sponsorship routine. Firms managing multi-state portfolios have HR processes already familiar with employer-sponsored visas.
Search verified E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Real Estate Manager roles by E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never run the process. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is confirmed.
Frame your specialty occupation case before interviews
Real Estate Manager roles face more scrutiny than engineering or tech positions because the DOL's specialty occupation test requires a directly related degree. Prepare a clear written link between your degree field and the specific duties in the job description before your first interview.
Ask your employer about LCA timing at offer stage
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before your visa application can proceed. Confirm they're prepared to start this step within a week of your signed offer so your consulate appointment isn't delayed unnecessarily.
Apply for consular processing from Australia strategically
E-3 visas are issued at consulate, not through USCIS change-of-status. Sydney and Melbourne appointments are typically available within a few weeks. If your start date is tight, check all three Australian consulates for the earliest available slot rather than defaulting to your nearest city.
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Find Real Estate Manager JobsReal Estate Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Real Estate Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lists Real Estate Manager positions where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles where visa support is unclear or unlikely. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up wasting time on positions that won't move forward with an E-3 applicant.
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 Real Estate Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the qualification isn't automatic. The DOL requires that the role normally demands a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as real estate, finance, business administration, or urban planning. Generalist property management roles with no degree requirement won't qualify. The stronger the nexus between the degree and the job duties listed in the offer letter, the cleaner the specialty occupation case.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Real Estate Manager roles?
The E-3 has a significant structural advantage: there's no lottery. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per year, meaning qualified candidates are often rejected purely by chance. For Real Estate Managers, who are already navigating a tighter specialty occupation argument, the E-3's direct consular processing path is far more predictable. The E-3 is also renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, so long-term U.S. careers are practical.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Real Estate Manager?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before starting with them. There's no portability rule like H-1B has under AC21. If your current visa stamp is still valid and you won't be leaving the U.S., some attorneys advise starting with the new employer while the new LCA is certified, but this carries risk and you should get qualified advice before acting.
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