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Real estate development jobs with green card sponsorship move through PERM labor certification before the employer files an I-140 petition on your behalf. Roles in project management, acquisitions, and asset management commonly qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for skilled specialists seeking permanent U.S. residency.
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If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade: Management_Executive 610
Pay Range: $126,800.00 - $228,300.00
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Construction, represents the owner and leads site development and construction activities for large-scale campus development projects. This role provides oversight of environmental remediation, site preparation, and vertical construction, and manages a team responsible for execution. The position is accountable for the delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality performance, while serving as a key partner to executive leadership and external stakeholders. This leader ensures alignment across consultants, contractors, and internal teams and contributes to the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase construction initiatives.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PROJECT DELIVERY
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of site development and construction professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
- Own delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality outcomes across site development and construction phases.
- Oversee project execution from early site preparation through vertical construction, ensuring alignment across all phases of development.
- Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive accountability to meet project milestones and organizational objectives.
CONSTRUCTION, VENDOR & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Serve as primary owner representative with architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee procurement, scope development, and contract negotiations, ensuring clarity and alignment of deliverables.
- Drive vendor and contractor performance, including safety, compliance, and quality standards.
- Lead coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution and issue resolution.
FINANCIAL, RISK & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including cash flow and reporting.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to construction, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee environmental permitting, entitlements, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensure consistent tracking and communication of project status, risks, and key decisions.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION & STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations to senior leadership.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on project strategy, risks, and opportunities.
- Contribute to development of scalable processes, standards, and long-term real estate and construction strategies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects ($50M+)
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Deep understanding of environmental remediation, permitting, and early site preparation processes
- Experience working with local government agencies and regulatory authorities
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, real estate, or a related field
Experience
10–15+ years of experience in construction management, site development, or real estate development
Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred
- This position requires occasional travel of up to 50%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
INTRODUCTION
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade: Management_Executive 610
Pay Range: $126,800.00 - $228,300.00
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Construction, represents the owner and leads site development and construction activities for large-scale campus development projects. This role provides oversight of environmental remediation, site preparation, and vertical construction, and manages a team responsible for execution. The position is accountable for the delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality performance, while serving as a key partner to executive leadership and external stakeholders. This leader ensures alignment across consultants, contractors, and internal teams and contributes to the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase construction initiatives.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PROJECT DELIVERY
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of site development and construction professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
- Own delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality outcomes across site development and construction phases.
- Oversee project execution from early site preparation through vertical construction, ensuring alignment across all phases of development.
- Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive accountability to meet project milestones and organizational objectives.
CONSTRUCTION, VENDOR & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Serve as primary owner representative with architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee procurement, scope development, and contract negotiations, ensuring clarity and alignment of deliverables.
- Drive vendor and contractor performance, including safety, compliance, and quality standards.
- Lead coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution and issue resolution.
FINANCIAL, RISK & REGULATORY OVERSIGHT
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including cash flow and reporting.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to construction, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee environmental permitting, entitlements, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensure consistent tracking and communication of project status, risks, and key decisions.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION & STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations to senior leadership.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on project strategy, risks, and opportunities.
- Contribute to development of scalable processes, standards, and long-term real estate and construction strategies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects ($50M+)
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Deep understanding of environmental remediation, permitting, and early site preparation processes
- Experience working with local government agencies and regulatory authorities
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, real estate, or a related field
Experience
10–15+ years of experience in construction management, site development, or real estate development
Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred
- This position requires occasional travel of up to 50%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
POSITION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Real Estate Development
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in real estate, urban planning, finance, or a related field strengthens an EB-2 petition. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before approaching employers so USCIS has a clear equivalency on record.
Target developers with active PERM filing history
Regional and national developers who regularly hire foreign nationals have established PERM workflows and in-house or retained immigration counsel. Targeting those firms cuts the negotiation needed to convince an employer to sponsor for the first time.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate development roles by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying broadly and then discovering late in the process that the company has never filed a PERM application.
Understand how PERM recruitment requirements affect your timeline
Before PERM is filed, your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps to show no qualified U.S. worker was available. That process typically runs 60 to 90 days and must be completed before the employer can submit the PERM application itself.
Negotiate job description language before the offer is finalized
The job duties and minimum requirements written into your offer letter become the foundation of the PERM application. Vague or overly broad descriptions create audit risk, so ask the employer to align the job description with actual role requirements before signing.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your position using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can flag any gap before the PERM application is filed.
Green Card Real Estate Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate development roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most real estate development positions qualify under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent in real estate, finance, urban planning, or architecture. Roles that require a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience generally fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for real estate development roles?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards face no annual lottery at the filing stage. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship for a fixed term and is subject to the annual cap and lottery. PERM takes longer overall, often two to four years from start to green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a real estate developer?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a required recruitment period, typically 60 to 90 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL reviews the application, and if certified, the employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. From there, you wait for a visa number to become available before filing for adjustment of status.
How do I find real estate development employers who sponsor green cards?
Most employers who sponsor for green cards have prior PERM or I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate lets you search real estate development roles specifically filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already equipped to run the process rather than starting from scratch with an employer unfamiliar with PERM.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on an H-1B in a real estate role?
Yes. Many foreign professionals in real estate development start on H-1B and transition to green card sponsorship through PERM while maintaining their H-1B status. Your employer can file the PERM application concurrently with your H-1B employment. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file for adjustment of status without needing to leave your current role.