OPT Group Account Director Jobs
Group Account Director jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, communications, or business. Most roles require managing client portfolios and leading account teams, which aligns well with OPT's requirement that your work be directly related to your degree field.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
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With support from the Department/Office manager perform business and client development activities.
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With support from the Department/Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
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With support from the Department/Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the specialty service group.
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With support from the Department/Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key group metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
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Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
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Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
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Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
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Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
-
With support from the Department/Office manager perform business and client development activities.
-
With support from the Department/Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
-
With support from the Department/Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the specialty service group.
-
With support from the Department/Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key group metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
-
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
-
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
-
Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
-
Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Group Account Director
Target agencies with dedicated immigration support
Large integrated agencies and holding company networks are more likely to have HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have actively sponsored international candidates in account management roles.
Frame your degree field precisely in applications
OPT requires your role to relate directly to your degree. A Group Account Director position should connect to your marketing, communications, or business degree. Make that connection explicit in your resume summary and cover letter from the start.
Prioritize companies with H-1B sponsorship track records
If your OPT ends before securing a green card path, H-1B visa is the natural next step. Target employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for account directors before, which signals willingness to invest in visa costs for senior hires.
Negotiate your start date around OPT authorization timing
Your OPT EAD card must arrive before your first day. Group Account Director roles often have defined onboarding cycles. Build buffer time into your offer negotiation so your work authorization is confirmed well before day one.
Highlight client revenue ownership on your resume
Group Account Director roles involve managing multi-million dollar client relationships. Quantifying your account portfolio size and retention rates signals seniority and justifies the business case for sponsoring your continued employment beyond OPT.
Understand STEM OPT extension eligibility before applying
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like marketing analytics or information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles that extend beyond your initial 12 months.
Group Account Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Group Account Director?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Group Account Director positions typically fall under marketing, communications, or business, which are common undergraduate and graduate degree fields. Your DSO should confirm the connection between your specific degree and the role before you begin employment.
Does the Group Account Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as marketing analytics, data science, or information systems, and the role involves substantive use of those skills, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your international student office before relying on this pathway.
How do I find Group Account Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT job seekers and surfaces employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching there filters out roles where OPT authorization is a non-starter, which saves significant time at the senior level where interview processes are long and involve multiple stakeholders.
Will employers hesitate to hire a Group Account Director on OPT because of the short authorization period?
At the senior level, some employers will weigh the cost of future sponsorship against your value. The most effective approach is to address the timeline proactively, clarify your OPT end date and any STEM extension eligibility, and demonstrate that your client relationships and revenue ownership justify the investment in keeping you long term.
What happens if my OPT expires while I'm working as a Group Account Director?
You cannot continue working without valid work authorization. If your employer has filed an H-1B petition on your behalf and you have a timely filed cap-gap receipt, you may be covered through September 30 of that year. Plan the H-1B filing timeline with your employer and an immigration attorney well before your OPT end date to avoid a work gap.