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Real Estate Operations roles covering asset management, property accounting, transaction coordination, and facilities oversight qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Large REITs, commercial property firms, and institutional investors are consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector.
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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 in Real Estate Operations
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct-field degree match for specialty occupation approval. A finance, real estate, or business administration degree maps cleanly to asset management or acquisitions roles. A mismatch between your credential and the job title is the most common RFE trigger in this sector.
Target REITs and institutional asset managers
Publicly traded REITs and institutional investment managers file LCAs at far higher rates than local property management firms. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data through Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active H-1B filing history in real estate operations roles.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the role's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can confirm whether the salary offer meets or exceeds the Level I or Level II wage floor.
Ask about cap-exempt or blanket petition options
Some real estate operations roles at universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated entities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's tax status and ask your HR contact directly whether they file under a cap-exempt category.
Clarify job duties align with O*NET definitions
USCIS cross-references your job description against O*NET occupation profiles. Make sure your offer letter describes duties that match the theoretical and practical application requirements listed under the relevant O*NET code, not generic property management tasks that fall below specialty occupation standards.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employment ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. Real estate operations hiring cycles can run four to eight weeks, so start outreach before your end date and confirm the new employer can file a transfer petition within that window.
H-1B Visa Real Estate Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate operations role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as real estate, finance, accounting, or business administration. Roles like asset manager, acquisitions analyst, or property finance manager typically qualify. General property management or leasing agent roles without a degree requirement do not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for real estate operations jobs?
Publicly traded REITs, institutional investment managers, commercial real estate advisory firms, and large property development companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this sector. Smaller regional property management companies rarely sponsor because they lack dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for H-1B filings. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing history in real estate operations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another firm?
A corporate merger or acquisition can affect your H-1B status depending on whether it constitutes a successor-in-interest transaction. If the new entity assumes the same ownership structure and your job duties stay substantially the same, your petition typically carries over without a new filing. A material change in duties, location, or employer entity usually requires an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect.
Can I work on a real estate operations contract or consulting basis on an H-1B?
H-1B status permits third-party placement only when a qualifying employer-employee relationship exists, meaning your H-1B sponsor controls the terms and supervision of your work. Pure independent consulting arrangements don't satisfy this standard. If you're placed at a client site, your sponsoring employer must document that it maintains the right to hire, pay, and supervise you throughout the engagement.
How does a job change between two real estate operations roles affect my H-1B?
Switching employers requires your new sponsor to file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your start date. Under portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and accepted, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Changing from an asset management role to a significantly different operations function may require a new specialty occupation justification in the petition.