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Real estate jobs on OPT span brokerage support, property management, market analysis, and transaction coordination. Most roles require active work authorization, and STEM OPT extensions are rare in this field. Your 12-month standard OPT window gives you enough runway to establish yourself and pursue long-term sponsorship.
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Senior Housing Partners (the project development company of Presbyterian Homes & Services) is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to join its team.
The Development Manager takes a lead role in shepherding a new project or redevelopment through all phases of development. This position will lead two to three development projects in various stages of development. The Development Manager is responsible for achieving project tasks related to property acquisition, pro forma financial analysis, project debt and equity financing, loan closings and project planning and construction.
Responsibilities:
The Development Manager is responsible for managing various databases, spreadsheets, and reports related to project budgets and schedules, project financing, construction administration and property lease-up. The Development Manager assists the Director of Development in analyzing project financial feasibility, closing the project debt and equity financing, working closely with the community in planning neighborhood development, preparing internal and external reports and soliciting consultant and contractor services. The Development Manager is responsible for coordinating the preparation of requests for proposals, contracts, and other documents.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day tasks of all assigned development projects and pipeline activities. Ensure a high-quality project and establish a high performing team through conducting the project concept development. Coordinate and select professionals including architects, engineers, general contractors, financing underwriters, and others necessary to advance the project.
- Perform pro forma financial analysis of properties for development, acquisition, and redevelopment.
- Prepare pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a VP.
- Work with team members to prepare responses to requests for proposals and solicitations for bids by coordinating the proposal response and preparing the proposal materials.
- Perform site visits of potential property acquisitions and assists VP in market analysis and preparation and review of due diligence reports. Help guarantee desired sites by assisting with the site acquisition process. Work with the professional staff to present plans to approve jurisdictions (city, county, watershed district, etc.) to obtain project/land entitlements.
- Solicit consultant and contractor services for due diligence, design and construction services, review and evaluate the responses and obtain the services.
- Assist with the preparation of debt and equity financing applications for each of the projects.
- Support the team in closing the financing and manage the closing checklist.
- Contribute to project efficiency by directing site planning. Serve as the owner representative through the construction process including attending construction meetings, evaluating proposed project change orders, coordinating monthly draws, and completing post-construction punch list and warranty work.
- Assist the VP with the construction administration process by coordinating the flow and filing of construction documents.
- Analyze progress against project schedule and modify the schedule as needed.
- Prepare internal and external reports on each project as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in related field (real estate, urban planning, architecture, business or finance) preferred.
- 3-4 years of experience in development or senior housing, assisted living, care center, or related field and/or meets required competency targets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of senior living real estate development, building codes, regulatory requirements, and functional and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of real estate development, finance, design, and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of due diligence and financial underwriting.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; proficiency with MS Project is preferred.
- Experience with financial analysis using Excel or similar spreadsheet program is required; experience with GIS software is a plus.
- Must have strong writing and editing skills and experience in conducting research and analysis.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with co-workers, site operating staff, and various other professionals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to direct a team of professionals.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Must be a team player, willing to take directions and accept responsibility for meeting specified objectives.
- Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work within specific timelines and travel up to 15% of the time.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.
PAY RANGE:
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $104,000 - 130,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS:
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Overview:
Senior Housing Partners (the project development company of Presbyterian Homes & Services) is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to join its team.
The Development Manager takes a lead role in shepherding a new project or redevelopment through all phases of development. This position will lead two to three development projects in various stages of development. The Development Manager is responsible for achieving project tasks related to property acquisition, pro forma financial analysis, project debt and equity financing, loan closings and project planning and construction.
Responsibilities:
The Development Manager is responsible for managing various databases, spreadsheets, and reports related to project budgets and schedules, project financing, construction administration and property lease-up. The Development Manager assists the Director of Development in analyzing project financial feasibility, closing the project debt and equity financing, working closely with the community in planning neighborhood development, preparing internal and external reports and soliciting consultant and contractor services. The Development Manager is responsible for coordinating the preparation of requests for proposals, contracts, and other documents.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day tasks of all assigned development projects and pipeline activities. Ensure a high-quality project and establish a high performing team through conducting the project concept development. Coordinate and select professionals including architects, engineers, general contractors, financing underwriters, and others necessary to advance the project.
- Perform pro forma financial analysis of properties for development, acquisition, and redevelopment.
- Prepare pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a VP.
- Work with team members to prepare responses to requests for proposals and solicitations for bids by coordinating the proposal response and preparing the proposal materials.
- Perform site visits of potential property acquisitions and assists VP in market analysis and preparation and review of due diligence reports. Help guarantee desired sites by assisting with the site acquisition process. Work with the professional staff to present plans to approve jurisdictions (city, county, watershed district, etc.) to obtain project/land entitlements.
- Solicit consultant and contractor services for due diligence, design and construction services, review and evaluate the responses and obtain the services.
- Assist with the preparation of debt and equity financing applications for each of the projects.
- Support the team in closing the financing and manage the closing checklist.
- Contribute to project efficiency by directing site planning. Serve as the owner representative through the construction process including attending construction meetings, evaluating proposed project change orders, coordinating monthly draws, and completing post-construction punch list and warranty work.
- Assist the VP with the construction administration process by coordinating the flow and filing of construction documents.
- Analyze progress against project schedule and modify the schedule as needed.
- Prepare internal and external reports on each project as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in related field (real estate, urban planning, architecture, business or finance) preferred.
- 3-4 years of experience in development or senior housing, assisted living, care center, or related field and/or meets required competency targets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of senior living real estate development, building codes, regulatory requirements, and functional and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of real estate development, finance, design, and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of due diligence and financial underwriting.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; proficiency with MS Project is preferred.
- Experience with financial analysis using Excel or similar spreadsheet program is required; experience with GIS software is a plus.
- Must have strong writing and editing skills and experience in conducting research and analysis.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with co-workers, site operating staff, and various other professionals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to direct a team of professionals.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Must be a team player, willing to take directions and accept responsibility for meeting specified objectives.
- Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work within specific timelines and travel up to 15% of the time.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.
PAY RANGE:
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $104,000 - 130,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS:
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Real Estate
Target roles with a clear degree connection
Your OPT must be directly related to your major. A finance or business degree supports analyst and acquisitions roles. An urban planning degree fits property development. Matching your major to the role protects your authorization and strengthens future sponsorship cases.
Focus on corporate real estate over individual brokerage
Large commercial firms, REITs, and property management companies are far more likely to sponsor visas than independent brokers. These employers have HR infrastructure and prior experience navigating H-1B visa petitions, making them more realistic sponsorship candidates after your OPT concludes.
Avoid commission-only structures on OPT
Commission-only roles create authorization risk. Your OPT requires paid, qualifying employment. Salaried or guaranteed-draw positions at established firms provide the documented employment history you need for status maintenance and any future visa sponsorship petition.
Track your OPT end date against licensing timelines
Many real estate roles eventually require a state license, which can take several months to obtain. Plan your exam and application timeline so licensing doesn't conflict with OPT expiration or any H-1B cap-subject filing window you're working toward.
Build relationships with employers who have filed LCAs before
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications have already navigated the process. Prioritizing these firms when applying signals that sponsorship won't be a brand-new operational burden, which meaningfully increases the likelihood of a positive conversation.
Frame your international background as a business asset
Real estate firms active in cross-border investment or serving international buyer markets genuinely value multilingual professionals. Positioning your background as client-facing value, not just cultural familiarity, gives employers a concrete business reason to invest in your long-term sponsorship.
Real Estate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Positions in property analysis, asset management, real estate finance, or transaction coordination typically qualify for students with degrees in business, finance, economics, or urban planning. Commission-only sales roles at independent brokerages can be harder to document as qualifying employment, so salaried positions at established firms are lower risk.
Are real estate jobs STEM OPT eligible?
Most real estate roles are not STEM OPT eligible because the field itself is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. However, if your degree is in a STEM field, such as data science or computer science, and you're applying for a real estate technology or quantitative analytics role at a qualifying employer, STEM OPT may apply. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before relying on a 24-month extension.
Will real estate employers sponsor an H-1B after OPT?
Sponsorship is most realistic at commercial real estate firms, REITs, property management companies, and real estate investment arms of larger financial institutions. Independent brokerages almost never sponsor. Roles in acquisitions, asset management, real estate finance, and market research are more likely to qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards than general leasing or sales agent positions. You can browse sponsorship-friendly real estate employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as a real estate agent on OPT?
You can work in a real estate agent capacity on OPT if the role is salaried, directly related to your degree, and with an eligible employer. However, purely commission-based independent contractor arrangements are problematic for OPT compliance. State licensing requirements also apply regardless of your immigration status. Consult your DSO about how your specific arrangement will be documented before accepting an offer.
What types of real estate roles are most common for OPT students?
OPT students most commonly enter real estate through analyst roles at investment firms, financial modeling positions at REITs, market research at commercial brokerages, and property management support at large residential operators. These roles align well with business, finance, and economics degrees, carry a lower risk of compliance issues compared to commission-based sales positions, and appear more frequently among employers with prior H-1B sponsorship history.