OPT Property Manager Jobs
Property Manager jobs on OPT are available at residential management companies, commercial real estate firms, and student housing operators. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules. Your 12-month OPT window starts on your authorized start date, and STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field.
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Property Manager (CRE)
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the management of a property (or group of properties) for a client and fulfilling the manager’s obligations under the terms of the property’s management agreement.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all lease administration duties
- Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings
- Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives
- Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management
- Develop comprehensive annual inspection process for properties; complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual inspections as required for a specific asset, C&W’s best practices, and/or client requirements
- Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee the completion of CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process
- Bid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts in accordance with C&W’s contract requirements or client requirements
- Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software
- Maintain interface with third-party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely reporting
- Coordinate and oversee on behalf of client, all tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of all construction work at property
- Participate in leasing and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between leasing and property management team members in order to achieve client’s goals and objectives
- Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clients
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork Orientation
- Time Management Skills
- Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)
- Financial Acumen
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years of real estate property management or related experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process
- Possess real estate license
- Strong knowledge of finance and building operations
- Ability to analyze, prioritize, and delegate
- Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors
- Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.
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: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00
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
Property Manager (CRE)
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the management of a property (or group of properties) for a client and fulfilling the manager’s obligations under the terms of the property’s management agreement.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all lease administration duties
- Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings
- Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives
- Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management
- Develop comprehensive annual inspection process for properties; complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual inspections as required for a specific asset, C&W’s best practices, and/or client requirements
- Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee the completion of CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process
- Bid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts in accordance with C&W’s contract requirements or client requirements
- Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software
- Maintain interface with third-party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely reporting
- Coordinate and oversee on behalf of client, all tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of all construction work at property
- Participate in leasing and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between leasing and property management team members in order to achieve client’s goals and objectives
- Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clients
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork Orientation
- Time Management Skills
- Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)
- Financial Acumen
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years of real estate property management or related experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process
- Possess real estate license
- Strong knowledge of finance and building operations
- Ability to analyze, prioritize, and delegate
- Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors
- Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.
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: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00
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 OPT Sponsorship as a Property Manager
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Property management companies that have sponsored H-1B visa workers before are far more likely to extend OPT and sponsor your visa long-term. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify firms with a track record of sponsoring property management roles.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Roles in property management increasingly require degrees in real estate, business administration, or finance. Lead with how your specific degree field connects to the role's analytical, financial, or operational requirements when speaking with hiring managers.
Apply before your OPT start date is too close
Most employers need at least 60 days to complete onboarding and any internal visa authorization steps. Starting your job search four to six months before your program end date gives you the most runway to secure an offer.
Clarify OPT mechanics upfront with smaller firms
Boutique and regional property management companies often confuse OPT with visa sponsorship. Be ready to explain that OPT is employer-authorized work on your student visa and requires no petition or government filing from them.
Highlight CAM, Yardi, or AppFolio certifications
Certifications like Certified Apartment Manager or proficiency in property software signal immediate operational value. Employers weighing OPT candidates against domestic applicants are more likely to commit when you reduce their training investment from day one.
Ask about STEM OPT extension eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as real estate analytics or information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting an offer so you can plan your employment authorization timeline accurately.
Property Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Property Manager jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Property Manager roles generally qualify for OPT when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as real estate, business administration, or finance. The connection between your degree and the job duties is what matters. Roles focused on financial analysis, asset management, or operations are the strongest fits. Roles that are primarily administrative may face more scrutiny during employer verification.
Where can I find Property Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so listings there are filtered for employers open to international candidates. General job boards surface a large volume of listings but rarely indicate OPT or sponsorship openness upfront, which makes it harder to target your applications efficiently.
Can I work as a Property Manager under STEM OPT extension?
You can work as a Property Manager under STEM OPT if your qualifying degree is in a STEM-designated field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Business analytics, information systems, and certain finance programs may qualify. A general business or real estate management degree typically does not qualify for the STEM extension, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the additional 24 months.
Do property management employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Larger residential REITs, commercial property management firms, and institutional asset managers are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller regional operators. Sponsors tend to be companies that already use H-1B for corporate roles like financial analysts or IT staff, since they have established internal processes. Asking about long-term sponsorship intent during the offer stage is reasonable and shows forward planning.
What should I do if a property management employer says they don't sponsor visas?
First, clarify whether they mean OPT or H-1B, since many employers conflate the two. OPT requires no filing or cost from the employer beyond signing your training plan. If they are unwilling to support OPT at all, it is worth moving on rather than trying to negotiate a fundamental policy change. Focus your efforts on employers who have sponsored before or who operate at a scale where international hiring is routine.