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Real Estate Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field. Employers in commercial property, REITs, and asset management regularly file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B petitions for qualified candidates.
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Global Real Estate Director (Aerospace and Defense)
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Global Real Estate Director (Aerospace and Defense) to support an Aerospace & Defense client account. They will aid the customer in having the right data at the right time to make the best strategic decisions for the portfolio. This role partners closely with the client’s Global Real Estate team to turn portfolio, transaction, and operational data into clear insights that inform decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong business intelligence and storytelling skills with hands-on transaction experience. You will analyze portfolio performance, track critical lease and transaction milestones, support strategic planning, and develop executive-ready dashboards and presentations. This position plays an important role in identifying opportunities, reducing risk, and helping drive real estate decisions across a large diverse global portfolio.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
Key Responsibilities
Business Intelligence & Reporting
- Analyze real estate portfolio, transaction, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and executive presentations that translate complex data into clear business insights that are consistent and automated.
- Build compelling data-driven narratives to support stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
- Support strategic research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and ad hoc reporting as business needs evolve.
Portfolio & Operational Analysis
- Monitor portfolio health using property and operational data, including occupancy, lease expirations, rent roll accuracy, delinquency, maintenance activity, CapEx, and tenant improvement allowance spend.
- Support portfolio optimization efforts by evaluating performance and helping implement portfolio plans aligned to client objectives.
- Assist with internal capital planning, budgeting, and business case development.
- Review and interpret financial information to support strategy and reporting.
Transaction Coordination & Execution
- Track transaction activity and critical lease dates, including expirations, renewal notice deadlines, and tenant improvement timelines.
- Maintain accurate transaction records, files, and reporting databases.
- Coordinate documentation flow and communications among landlords, client stakeholders, brokers, and legal counsel.
- Engage with landlords and support lease transaction negotiations and execution.
- Present transaction activity and performance updates to the client.
- Assist Portfolio Managers in ensuring required client and broker engagement documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Client Engagement
- Work to build relationships inside the business managing information exchange and molding GRE insights to business needs.
- Routinely engage with business stakeholders to assess short- and long-term needs and communicate them to the Cushman & Wakefield and client teams to inform strategy.
- Shape a future state portfolio that enables business success, drives efficiency and cost reduction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Commercial real estate experience required.
- Experience supporting lease transactions, portfolio reporting, and real estate analytics strongly preferred.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with BI visualization and executive-level reporting required.
- Familiarity with property management, real estate development, tenant representation, facilities, construction project management, IWMS, CMMS, or similar real estate systems preferred.
- Notary Public Commission preferred, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working across large, complex datasets
- Skilled at turning analysis into actionable recommendations
- Effective in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with utmost integrity
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence through clear, polished deliverables
- Collaborative and able to work across cross-functional teams
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $144,500.00 - $170,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Global Real Estate Director (Aerospace and Defense)
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Global Real Estate Director (Aerospace and Defense) to support an Aerospace & Defense client account. They will aid the customer in having the right data at the right time to make the best strategic decisions for the portfolio. This role partners closely with the client’s Global Real Estate team to turn portfolio, transaction, and operational data into clear insights that inform decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong business intelligence and storytelling skills with hands-on transaction experience. You will analyze portfolio performance, track critical lease and transaction milestones, support strategic planning, and develop executive-ready dashboards and presentations. This position plays an important role in identifying opportunities, reducing risk, and helping drive real estate decisions across a large diverse global portfolio.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
Key Responsibilities
Business Intelligence & Reporting
- Analyze real estate portfolio, transaction, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and executive presentations that translate complex data into clear business insights that are consistent and automated.
- Build compelling data-driven narratives to support stakeholder alignment and decision-making.
- Support strategic research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and ad hoc reporting as business needs evolve.
Portfolio & Operational Analysis
- Monitor portfolio health using property and operational data, including occupancy, lease expirations, rent roll accuracy, delinquency, maintenance activity, CapEx, and tenant improvement allowance spend.
- Support portfolio optimization efforts by evaluating performance and helping implement portfolio plans aligned to client objectives.
- Assist with internal capital planning, budgeting, and business case development.
- Review and interpret financial information to support strategy and reporting.
Transaction Coordination & Execution
- Track transaction activity and critical lease dates, including expirations, renewal notice deadlines, and tenant improvement timelines.
- Maintain accurate transaction records, files, and reporting databases.
- Coordinate documentation flow and communications among landlords, client stakeholders, brokers, and legal counsel.
- Engage with landlords and support lease transaction negotiations and execution.
- Present transaction activity and performance updates to the client.
- Assist Portfolio Managers in ensuring required client and broker engagement documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Client Engagement
- Work to build relationships inside the business managing information exchange and molding GRE insights to business needs.
- Routinely engage with business stakeholders to assess short- and long-term needs and communicate them to the Cushman & Wakefield and client teams to inform strategy.
- Shape a future state portfolio that enables business success, drives efficiency and cost reduction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Commercial real estate experience required.
- Experience supporting lease transactions, portfolio reporting, and real estate analytics strongly preferred.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with BI visualization and executive-level reporting required.
- Familiarity with property management, real estate development, tenant representation, facilities, construction project management, IWMS, CMMS, or similar real estate systems preferred.
- Notary Public Commission preferred, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working across large, complex datasets
- Skilled at turning analysis into actionable recommendations
- Effective in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with utmost integrity
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence through clear, polished deliverables
- Collaborative and able to work across cross-functional teams
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $144,500.00 - $170,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Real Estate Manager
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B approval hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the Real Estate Manager position. A business, finance, or real estate degree strengthens specialty occupation classification. Check the O*NET profile for accepted degree fields before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to identify Real Estate Manager employers who've filed LCAs with DOL. Consistent filing history signals a company has an established H-1B process, reducing the risk of sponsorship falling through after an offer.
Request the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for real estate managers in your metro area before salary discussions begin.
Confirm your employer uses E-Verify
E-Verify participation is required for H-1B employers. Ask HR during the offer stage, not after signing. Property management firms and smaller real estate operators sometimes aren't enrolled, which creates a filing barrier you'll want to identify early.
Understand the cap-subject filing window
Most Real Estate Manager roles at private firms fall under the H-1B annual cap with an April 1 start date. USCIS opens registration in March, so your employer needs to begin LCA preparation no later than February to meet that deadline.
Document your property management scope precisely
USCIS scrutinizes Real Estate Manager petitions when job duties overlap with non-specialty roles. Your offer letter and support documentation should detail portfolio size, budget authority, and professional decision-making responsibilities that require a degree-level skill set.
H-1B Visa Real Estate Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Real Estate Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS evaluates this on a case-by-case basis. The position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate, finance, or business administration. Roles that routinely involve portfolio analysis, asset valuation, or complex financial decision-making are stronger candidates than general property operations positions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Real Estate Manager positions?
Commercial real estate firms, real estate investment trusts, corporate asset management companies, and large property management groups are the most active sponsors. Smaller residential operators rarely file H-1B petitions. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate before targeting specific companies.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Real Estate Manager H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that they'll pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Real Estate Manager occupation in your work location. Wage levels vary significantly by metro area. Employers in high-cost markets like New York or San Francisco typically file at Level II or III wages, which affects your negotiating floor.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new real estate employer without losing my place in the cap?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new real estate employer must file a transfer petition before your current status expires.
What documentation does a Real Estate Manager need to support an H-1B petition?
You'll need academic credentials showing a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, an employer support letter detailing your specific duties and how they require that degree, and a certified LCA from DOL. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency is also required.