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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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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Baker Tilly is looking for a Director to join our Real Estate Advisory Group!
The Director will be responsible for business development and lead engagements primarily related to work with public and private sector clients providing real estate advisory services including property valuation and consulting, appraisals, due diligence, real estate consulting, portfolio and property valuation, highest & best use analysis, and acquisition counseling. Ability to effectively interface with client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality work, expand existing relationships and generate new business. The Director will serve as oversight for managers to ensure deadlines are met and to develop and train staff. In addition, the Director will serve as a coach to staff to further their professional development.
The Real Estate Advisory team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as trusted advisors to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or a related field is a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or real estate development is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals.
- Self-starter who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work independently and with team members toward common Company goals - show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting.
- Ability to work in an evolving, team oriented environment, and accept new challenges often operating independently.
- State certified general appraiser in at least one state.
- MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute preferred.
- Strong financial analysis and review skills with the ability to recognize financial issues through review of financial statements and draft work product.
The pay rate range for this job position is $299,930 – 393,676. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Baker Tilly is looking for a Director to join our Real Estate Advisory Group!
The Director will be responsible for business development and lead engagements primarily related to work with public and private sector clients providing real estate advisory services including property valuation and consulting, appraisals, due diligence, real estate consulting, portfolio and property valuation, highest & best use analysis, and acquisition counseling. Ability to effectively interface with client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality work, expand existing relationships and generate new business. The Director will serve as oversight for managers to ensure deadlines are met and to develop and train staff. In addition, the Director will serve as a coach to staff to further their professional development.
The Real Estate Advisory team at Baker Tilly (BT) is comprised of dedicated, client-focused professionals. Our employees thrive in a challenging, supportive environment, taking on a high level of responsibilities as trusted advisors to our clients. Performance is rewarded and there are many professional opportunities to grow within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or a related field is a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in asset/portfolio management, real estate finance or real estate development is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and outside business professionals.
- Self-starter who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work independently and with team members toward common Company goals - show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting.
- Ability to work in an evolving, team oriented environment, and accept new challenges often operating independently.
- State certified general appraiser in at least one state.
- MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute preferred.
- Strong financial analysis and review skills with the ability to recognize financial issues through review of financial statements and draft work product.
The pay rate range for this job position is $299,930 – 393,676. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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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.