OPT Facilities Manager Jobs
Facilities Manager jobs on OPT are available across corporate real estate, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Most roles require a degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related field, and STEM OPT extension eligibility varies by employer. Your 12-month standard OPT window is enough to establish yourself in a long-term facilities role with a sponsorship-minded employer.
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QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Facilities Engineer – Sterilization will be responsible for analysis, design, and support of all facility engineering related to the multi-year sterilization infrastructure projects at the facility.
- Serve as the owner’s-representative engineer on a broad array of projects at a clean medical device manufacturing facility, including HVAC, Exhaust, Chillers, Boilers and Dry compressed air.
- Other facility engineering infrastructure.
- Plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
- Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
- Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
- Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
- Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
- Inspects or directs the inspection of construction, installation progress, and commissioning to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Travels to other sites 5–10% depending on project needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of Facility Mechanical Infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, and Building Automation Systems experience.
- Mechanical system knowledge, including:
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Building automation
- Plumbing systems
- Experience supporting design/build of clean rooms.
- Experience supporting chiller plants.
- Experience supporting compressed air plants.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
- Experience with integrated building solutions including:
- Temperature control
- Critical environment monitoring
- Power management and alarming
- Zoned lighting control
- Facility access control
- Tridium/Niagara or Siemens BAS experience.
- Facility commissioning experience.
- Shift: 1st shift
- Virtual/Remote possible, but onsite preferred
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Facilities Engineer – Sterilization will be responsible for analysis, design, and support of all facility engineering related to the multi-year sterilization infrastructure projects at the facility.
- Serve as the owner’s-representative engineer on a broad array of projects at a clean medical device manufacturing facility, including HVAC, Exhaust, Chillers, Boilers and Dry compressed air.
- Other facility engineering infrastructure.
- Plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
- Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
- Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
- Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
- Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
- Inspects or directs the inspection of construction, installation progress, and commissioning to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Travels to other sites 5–10% depending on project needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of Facility Mechanical Infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, and Building Automation Systems experience.
- Mechanical system knowledge, including:
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Building automation
- Plumbing systems
- Experience supporting design/build of clean rooms.
- Experience supporting chiller plants.
- Experience supporting compressed air plants.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
- Experience with integrated building solutions including:
- Temperature control
- Critical environment monitoring
- Power management and alarming
- Zoned lighting control
- Facility access control
- Tridium/Niagara or Siemens BAS experience.
- Facility commissioning experience.
- Shift: 1st shift
- Virtual/Remote possible, but onsite preferred
Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Facilities Manager
Target employers with large physical footprints
Universities, hospital systems, and large manufacturers maintain dedicated facilities teams and have established HR processes for work authorization. These employers are far more likely to have sponsored visas before and understand the process.
Clarify your OPT authorization early
Facilities Manager roles often involve sensitive site access or government contracts. Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage so security clearance requirements and authorization timelines don't derail an otherwise strong candidacy at the last moment.
Emphasize your degree field's relevance
Your degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field directly supports sponsorship eligibility. Clearly connect your academic background to the job description in your resume and interviews to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Ask about the facilities team's headcount and tenure
Larger facilities departments with long-tenured staff signal organizational stability and budget for sponsorship. A team of one is a warning sign. A team of ten with low turnover suggests an employer who invests in retaining facilities professionals long-term.
Get familiar with relevant certifications
Credentials like CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or FMP (Facility Management Professional) from IFMA signal professional commitment and strengthen H-1B visa specialty occupation arguments. Starting the process during OPT demonstrates intent to stay and grow in the field.
Negotiate your start date around OPT timelines
Your EAD card must arrive and your OPT start date must be active before your first day of work. Build at least three to four weeks of buffer between an accepted offer and your proposed start date to avoid authorization gaps.
Facilities Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Facilities Manager on OPT?
Yes. Facilities Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, such as engineering, construction management, or facilities management. Your employer does not need to file any paperwork with USCIS during your OPT period. You just need a valid EAD card before your start date.
Do Facilities Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do, but it depends on your degree and the employer. If your degree is in a STEM field like civil engineering or mechanical engineering, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Facilities roles tied to operations or business management degrees typically do not qualify, so confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Facilities Manager employers that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa sponsorship, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly. Look for employers in healthcare, higher education, and large corporate real estate, as these sectors have the most consistent track record of sponsoring facilities professionals for H-1B status after OPT.
Is Facilities Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but the argument requires careful framing. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Facilities Manager position tied to engineering systems, building technology, or technical operations is more defensible than a general property management role. The job description and employer documentation matter significantly when USCIS evaluates the petition.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B?
If you have a pending or approved H-1B with an October 1 start date and your OPT expires before then, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You must have had valid OPT status when the H-1B was filed. Talk to your DSO as soon as your employer confirms they will sponsor you to map out the exact timeline.