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Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity
As the Director, Campus Development Project Delivery (Arrivals Building), you will hold single-point executive accountability for the architectural design, spatial programming, and capital construction of our flagship Arrivals Building. Serving as the primary gateway to our South San Francisco headquarters and seamlessly linking with the Central Plaza, this landmark facility will stand as an iconic architectural statement and a vibrant central hub for employee and visitor arrivals, executive receptions, collaboration, and high-impact meetings. In this role, you will lead world-class design partners, construction managers, and multidisciplinary teams from front-end architectural visioning through construction, interior fit-out, and operational turnover.
- Direct Architectural Vision & Design Excellence: Lead top-tier Architectural and Engineering (A/E) partners from concept design through final construction documents to establish an iconic architectural gateway that embodies our culture of innovation while safeguarding structural and aesthetic design integrity through all stages of value engineering.
- Deliver Seamless Gateway & Multi-Modal Interfaces: Oversee the spatial planning and physical integration of main building entries, walkway portals, security badging checkpoints, and multi-modal transit connections—frictionlessly linking campus shuttles, commuter buses, rideshare hubs, micromobility, and structured parking garages.
- Lead Central Meeting & Gathering Hub Delivery: Direct functional space programming, interior buildouts, and state-of-the-art audiovisual and collaborative technology integration for multi-purpose event venues, executive reception suites, and high-volume gathering hubs.
- Drive Construction Execution & Target Value Delivery: Provide executive oversight of primary Construction Management / General Contractor (CM/GC) partners and specialty trade contractors, enforcing disciplined change management, risk-adjusted schedules, and rigorous cost controls to deliver within authorized capital baseline budgets.
- Orchestrate Capital Budgeting & Portfolio Controls: Maintain comprehensive financial control over multi-hundred-million-dollar capital budgets, cash flow forecasting, long-range financial planning, and contingency allocations in direct alignment with portfolio project controls.
- Ensure Operational Readiness & "Perfect Handover": Partner closely with Site Operations, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to champion an Incident and Injury-Free culture, embed aggressive corporate decarbonization benchmarks, and lead flawless building systems validation for Day-1 operational turnover.
Who you are
- Educated & Credentialed: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master’s degree, MBA, or professional licensure such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP preferred).
- Proven Mega-Project Leader: You bring 10+ years of progressive capital project leadership experience within complex corporate, institutional, or life science environments, including at least 5 years directing major capital building projects valued in excess of 100M–500M+ from concept through handover.
- Landmark Architectural & Programming Expert: You have demonstrated success delivering iconic corporate facilities, gateway structures, central gathering hubs, or complex public-assembly venues with high-volume arrival workflows and transit interfaces.
- Commercial & Financial Master: You possess deep mastery of large-scale capital project finance, Target Value Design, contingency management, and complex CM/GC commercial models (GMP, CM at-risk, IPD) with a proven record of enforcing rigorous change-management protocols.
- Strategic Communicator & Systems Thinker: You exhibit exceptional executive presence, uniting diverse stakeholders—from corporate executives and municipal authorities to architects, engineers, and construction trades—acting as an honest broker to resolve commercial roadblocks and illuminate strategic trade-offs.
No relocation benefits are available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $164,300 - $305,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity
As the Director, Campus Development Project Delivery (Arrivals Building), you will hold single-point executive accountability for the architectural design, spatial programming, and capital construction of our flagship Arrivals Building. Serving as the primary gateway to our South San Francisco headquarters and seamlessly linking with the Central Plaza, this landmark facility will stand as an iconic architectural statement and a vibrant central hub for employee and visitor arrivals, executive receptions, collaboration, and high-impact meetings. In this role, you will lead world-class design partners, construction managers, and multidisciplinary teams from front-end architectural visioning through construction, interior fit-out, and operational turnover.
- Direct Architectural Vision & Design Excellence: Lead top-tier Architectural and Engineering (A/E) partners from concept design through final construction documents to establish an iconic architectural gateway that embodies our culture of innovation while safeguarding structural and aesthetic design integrity through all stages of value engineering.
- Deliver Seamless Gateway & Multi-Modal Interfaces: Oversee the spatial planning and physical integration of main building entries, walkway portals, security badging checkpoints, and multi-modal transit connections—frictionlessly linking campus shuttles, commuter buses, rideshare hubs, micromobility, and structured parking garages.
- Lead Central Meeting & Gathering Hub Delivery: Direct functional space programming, interior buildouts, and state-of-the-art audiovisual and collaborative technology integration for multi-purpose event venues, executive reception suites, and high-volume gathering hubs.
- Drive Construction Execution & Target Value Delivery: Provide executive oversight of primary Construction Management / General Contractor (CM/GC) partners and specialty trade contractors, enforcing disciplined change management, risk-adjusted schedules, and rigorous cost controls to deliver within authorized capital baseline budgets.
- Orchestrate Capital Budgeting & Portfolio Controls: Maintain comprehensive financial control over multi-hundred-million-dollar capital budgets, cash flow forecasting, long-range financial planning, and contingency allocations in direct alignment with portfolio project controls.
- Ensure Operational Readiness & "Perfect Handover": Partner closely with Site Operations, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to champion an Incident and Injury-Free culture, embed aggressive corporate decarbonization benchmarks, and lead flawless building systems validation for Day-1 operational turnover.
Who you are
- Educated & Credentialed: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master’s degree, MBA, or professional licensure such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP preferred).
- Proven Mega-Project Leader: You bring 10+ years of progressive capital project leadership experience within complex corporate, institutional, or life science environments, including at least 5 years directing major capital building projects valued in excess of 100M–500M+ from concept through handover.
- Landmark Architectural & Programming Expert: You have demonstrated success delivering iconic corporate facilities, gateway structures, central gathering hubs, or complex public-assembly venues with high-volume arrival workflows and transit interfaces.
- Commercial & Financial Master: You possess deep mastery of large-scale capital project finance, Target Value Design, contingency management, and complex CM/GC commercial models (GMP, CM at-risk, IPD) with a proven record of enforcing rigorous change-management protocols.
- Strategic Communicator & Systems Thinker: You exhibit exceptional executive presence, uniting diverse stakeholders—from corporate executives and municipal authorities to architects, engineers, and construction trades—acting as an honest broker to resolve commercial roadblocks and illuminate strategic trade-offs.
No relocation benefits are available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $164,300 - $305,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Align your degree to the role
Campus Director positions typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in education, higher education administration, or organizational leadership. Document how your credential directly maps to the administrative and academic oversight duties in your job description before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for education administrators at the Level II or III tier in your specific metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure on the certified LCA, so know the floor before you enter salary discussions.
Target campus networks with multi-site LCA experience
If you'll oversee programs across multiple locations, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Prioritize employers, such as multi-campus universities or workforce training organizations, that already understand this requirement and have an HR or legal team equipped to file accordingly.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Campus Director roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out the uncertainty of cold applications to organizations that have never sponsored, letting you focus your effort on institutions already familiar with the process.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation early
If your highest degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency for education administration roles, and delays in obtaining that evaluation can push your petition timeline.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your prospective employer
Nonprofits affiliated with universities and government research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B cap and selection process entirely. Ask HR directly whether the institution qualifies under this classification before the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Campus Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Campus Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in education, higher education administration, student affairs, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is specific and normal for the occupation, not just preferred. Employers who frame the role around academic program oversight, accreditation compliance, and institutional leadership tend to build the strongest specialty occupation case.
What does the H-1B filing process look like for a Campus Director hire?
Your employer first files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for education administrators in your work location. Once the LCA is certified, they file an I-129 petition with USCIS. If the institution is not cap-exempt, the petition enters the annual H-1B selection process. Initial status is granted for up to three years, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum.
How can I find Campus Director employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows Campus Director listings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on institutions that have already navigated the sponsorship process. Beyond the job board, look at community college districts, university system offices, and accredited workforce development organizations, which tend to have dedicated immigration counsel and established I-129 filing workflows.
Does each campus location require its own LCA if I work across sites?
Yes. USCIS and DOL require a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you spend meaningful time. If your Campus Director role covers multiple locations, your employer must obtain a certified LCA listing each site before you begin work there. Failing to cover additional worksites is a compliance violation, so clarify the site scope with HR before or during the offer negotiation stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if the campus closes or my program is eliminated?
Your H-1B status is tied to that employer and worksite. If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer and have a new petition filed on your behalf, change to another valid status, or depart the United States. Acting immediately is critical because USCIS does not automatically extend the grace period, and no additional buffer is built into the status.