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Real estate development roles in project finance, land acquisition, and entitlements regularly qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers ranging from REITs and private equity firms to municipal development authorities have active H-1B filing histories for these roles.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Real Estate Development
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Real estate development spans finance, planning, and construction management. A degree in civil engineering, urban planning, finance, or real estate directly ties to specific roles. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so confirm the field match before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate development roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This shows you which firms have sponsored the exact occupation codes matching your role, not just broad industry sponsors.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title through OFLC Wage Search before offer discussions so you enter negotiations knowing the wage floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Distinguish project-based roles from general management
USCIS scrutinizes real estate titles that sound managerial. Roles tied to specific technical deliverables, such as financial modeling, entitlement processing, or feasibility analysis, hold up better. Ask hiring managers how the job description frames the technical requirements.
Understand how cap-exempt employers appear in this sector
Some real estate development roles sit inside universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated housing authorities that are cap-exempt. These employers can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, which changes your timeline and odds significantly.
Use O*NET to align your application documents
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role to identify the exact tasks, knowledge areas, and education requirements DOL associates with that job code. Your resume and offer letter should reflect that language to support the specialty occupation determination.
H-1B Visa Real Estate Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate development role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on the specific position. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as real estate finance, urban planning, architecture, or civil engineering, generally qualify. Generalist project manager titles without a clear degree-to-role connection are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS. The job description must tie the duties to a theoretical and practical body of knowledge in a specific discipline.
Which types of employers in real estate development sponsor H-1B visas?
REITs, private equity real estate funds, commercial developers, mixed-use project firms, and municipal redevelopment authorities all appear in DOL LCA disclosure data as H-1B sponsors. Smaller boutique developers occasionally sponsor too, but their filings are less consistent. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for real estate development employers with verified H-1B filing histories rather than guessing from company size or reputation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my development project ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not the project. If the employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. The employer is legally required to pay for your return transportation if they end the relationship. A project completion that keeps you employed in another capacity doesn't affect your status.
Can I work on a short-term contract or freelance basis in real estate development on an H-1B?
H-1B status requires an employer-employee relationship with a specific petitioning employer. Short-term contract roles are possible if the contracting firm files the H-1B petition and maintains the right to control your work. Freelance or self-employed arrangements don't meet USCIS requirements. If you're placed at a client site, the petitioning employer must demonstrate they retain supervisory authority over your day-to-day work.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to real estate development roles across different markets?
The DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation code and metropolitan area. A real estate analyst role in New York City carries a higher wage floor than the same title in a smaller metro. Your employer's LCA certifies the wage for the specific work location listed. If you relocate to a different city for a project, the employer may need to file an amended LCA reflecting the new prevailing wage for that market.