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Chief Operating Officer roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing an I-140 petition. COO positions typically meet the advanced-degree standard for EB-2 given their cross-functional leadership scope and organizational complexity.
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Sodexo is hiring a Director of Facilities to lead a newly opened 75,000-square-foot site in Louisville, CO for a leading consumer products company. This is a fully onsite role, five days a week.
You'll take on hard and soft FM for 500 employees, managing HVAC, budgeting, weekly flash forecasts, and a 7-person team while overseeing mailroom, hospitality, and catering, reporting to the Regional DFO.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this high-impact leadership role, you'll oversee the full spectrum of facilities operations at a single site, ensuring efficient maintenance, safety, and reliability across all systems. You'll guide skilled teams, manage key service areas, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive performance, compliance, and operational excellence.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
PAY RANGE: $74290 per year - $96140 per year
INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Lead end-to-end facilities operations where your strategic oversight keeps buildings running safely and efficiently.
- Manage and mentor a skilled team while shaping a workplace culture built on safety, service, and results.
- Play a central role in maintenance planning, emergency response, and system upgrades.
- Contribute to minor construction and improvement projects that enhance the built environment.
- Gain valuable exposure to core business operations, logistics, and integrated service delivery.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive innovation and ensure contract success.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values leadership, continuous improvement, and operational impact.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Proven experience in facilities operations, including maintenance planning and systems oversight.
- Leadership background with the skillset to manage, develop, and engage both frontline and management-level staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Solid financial acumen and technical expertise to manage budgets, resources, and service contracts.
- Demonstrated skills to lead and coordinate projects, from upgrades to minor construction initiatives, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 5 years
- Related Experience: 5 years
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
INTRODUCTION
Sodexo is hiring a Director of Facilities to lead a newly opened 75,000-square-foot site in Louisville, CO for a leading consumer products company. This is a fully onsite role, five days a week.
You'll take on hard and soft FM for 500 employees, managing HVAC, budgeting, weekly flash forecasts, and a 7-person team while overseeing mailroom, hospitality, and catering, reporting to the Regional DFO.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this high-impact leadership role, you'll oversee the full spectrum of facilities operations at a single site, ensuring efficient maintenance, safety, and reliability across all systems. You'll guide skilled teams, manage key service areas, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive performance, compliance, and operational excellence.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
PAY RANGE: $74290 per year - $96140 per year
INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Lead end-to-end facilities operations where your strategic oversight keeps buildings running safely and efficiently.
- Manage and mentor a skilled team while shaping a workplace culture built on safety, service, and results.
- Play a central role in maintenance planning, emergency response, and system upgrades.
- Contribute to minor construction and improvement projects that enhance the built environment.
- Gain valuable exposure to core business operations, logistics, and integrated service delivery.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive innovation and ensure contract success.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values leadership, continuous improvement, and operational impact.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Proven experience in facilities operations, including maintenance planning and systems oversight.
- Leadership background with the skillset to manage, develop, and engage both frontline and management-level staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Solid financial acumen and technical expertise to manage budgets, resources, and service contracts.
- Demonstrated skills to lead and coordinate projects, from upgrades to minor construction initiatives, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 5 years
- Related Experience: 5 years
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Operating Officer
Document your executive credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Your resume, org charts, and board-level reporting lines should make the COO-level scope of your prior roles unambiguous before the labor certification filing begins.
Target companies with established PERM filing histories
Not all organizations sponsoring C-suite roles have the HR infrastructure to manage a multi-year green card process. Prioritize publicly traded companies, PE-backed firms, and large nonprofits where dedicated immigration counsel is already in place.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM wages are set at one of four DOL levels. For COO roles, misclassification at Level II instead of Level III or IV can create compliance problems. Cross-reference the job duties against the OFLC Wage Search before the labor certification is filed.
Search for green card sponsoring COO jobs on Migrate Mate
COO-level PERM cases are less common than mid-level roles, so filtering by sponsorship willingness matters. Migrate Mate surfaces companies actively filing employment-based green card cases, letting you focus outreach on employers already committed to the process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
Whether your COO offer is classified EB-2 or EB-3 affects your priority date and wait time, especially if you were born in India or China. Ask the employer's immigration counsel which category the job description supports before the I-140 is filed.
Understand how job duties shape the PERM job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether COO duties genuinely require an advanced degree. The O*NET occupation profile for operations executives can anchor the educational requirement in the PERM job description and reduce the risk of a request for evidence on the I-140.
Green Card Chief Operating Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Chief Operating Officer role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. COO positions typically qualify for EB-2 because the role requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in business, management, or a related field. The employer must document this requirement in the PERM job description and demonstrate that the position genuinely demands graduate-level education. Roles with broad P&L responsibility and cross-functional leadership scope generally meet this standard without difficulty.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a COO?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery at the cap-subject level. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process is permanent and has no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most countries, and longer for nationals of India and China due to priority date backlogs.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for executive roles?
Standard PERM processing at the DOL currently runs six to eighteen months from filing to certification. Executive roles sometimes attract closer audits because the recruiting requirements and job duties are more complex to document. Employers should expect the full green card timeline, from PERM filing through I-485 approval, to span three to five years for most applicants outside of per-country backlog countries.
Where can I find COO roles that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified employment-based sponsorship history, which is particularly useful for COO searches where sponsorship willingness varies widely by company size and industry. Searching by role type and green card sponsorship status together narrows the field to employers already experienced with PERM filings, reducing the time spent in early-stage conversations with companies that are unfamiliar with the process.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after the I-140 is approved?
An approved I-140 petition can be ported to a new employer under AC21 portability rules if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For COO roles, the new position must be broadly comparable in duties and seniority. USCIS evaluates portability on a case-by-case basis, so the job descriptions of both roles should be reviewed before making a move.