OPT Real Estate Development Jobs
Real estate development jobs on OPT typically fall under specialty occupation roles in urban planning, finance, or project management, making them compatible with both STEM and non-STEM OPT. Employers range from large REITs and development firms to city agencies. Your 12-month window (or 36 months on STEM OPT) gives you time to build a project portfolio and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Provides data and guidance for Financial Analyst to run financial models (in coordination with operations management, fuels management and construction management, etc.) to qualify new sites for lease or purchase. Negotiates Purchase contracts with sellers and leases with Landlords. Prepares real estate proposals and contracts for management approval. Provides guidance and support to Real Estate Coordinator on organizing real estate market tours for bulk acquisition projects, periodic market reviews and new to industry projects. Compiles site ride binders and market summaries. Assists Real Estate Director to oversee due diligence, entitlement activity, beer and wine applications, escrow closings, including meeting with government officials and public hearings. Assists in coordinating with architects, engineers, attorneys and other consultants. Works closely with internal management team to design projects. Ensures compliance with requirements, policies and regulations. Performs other duties as necessary. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analyses.
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting and orienting employees. Maintains staff job results by training coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field preferred. Other combinations of job related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
Three years of experience in General Commercial Brokerage, Development, Finance or Corporate Real Estate Management with emphasis in Commercial/Retail/Fuel/Fast Food/C-Store industries or more preferred; including minimum of one years of management responsibility.
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mapping and Demographic software desirable and Word preferred.
Demonstrated ability to purchase and develop retail location.
Proven track record in single-site acquisitions and M&A transactions, including financial due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing of both real estate and operating site acquisitions.
Familiarity with gas station or convenience retail operations is preferred but not required; candidates from other multi-site retail sectors are encouraged to apply.
Working knowledge of broker networks, market valuations for real property and leasehold investments.
Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a busy environment with multiple changing priorities and deadlines.
Must be willing to adapt to the changing responsibilities of the position.
Self-motivated, self-directed individual with strong organizational skills required.
Requires travelling, including some overnight travel. (50% of Travel)
Requires a driver’s license and a good driving record.
Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:
- Sit for long periods of time.
- Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
- View computer monitor.
- Hear and speak via telephone.
- Reach forward and/or overhead.
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
- The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
- Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.
NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.
LI-CS2
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Essential Functions:
Provides data and guidance for Financial Analyst to run financial models (in coordination with operations management, fuels management and construction management, etc.) to qualify new sites for lease or purchase. Negotiates Purchase contracts with sellers and leases with Landlords. Prepares real estate proposals and contracts for management approval. Provides guidance and support to Real Estate Coordinator on organizing real estate market tours for bulk acquisition projects, periodic market reviews and new to industry projects. Compiles site ride binders and market summaries. Assists Real Estate Director to oversee due diligence, entitlement activity, beer and wine applications, escrow closings, including meeting with government officials and public hearings. Assists in coordinating with architects, engineers, attorneys and other consultants. Works closely with internal management team to design projects. Ensures compliance with requirements, policies and regulations. Performs other duties as necessary. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analyses.
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting and orienting employees. Maintains staff job results by training coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field preferred. Other combinations of job related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
Three years of experience in General Commercial Brokerage, Development, Finance or Corporate Real Estate Management with emphasis in Commercial/Retail/Fuel/Fast Food/C-Store industries or more preferred; including minimum of one years of management responsibility.
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mapping and Demographic software desirable and Word preferred.
Demonstrated ability to purchase and develop retail location.
Proven track record in single-site acquisitions and M&A transactions, including financial due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and closing of both real estate and operating site acquisitions.
Familiarity with gas station or convenience retail operations is preferred but not required; candidates from other multi-site retail sectors are encouraged to apply.
Working knowledge of broker networks, market valuations for real property and leasehold investments.
Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a busy environment with multiple changing priorities and deadlines.
Must be willing to adapt to the changing responsibilities of the position.
Self-motivated, self-directed individual with strong organizational skills required.
Requires travelling, including some overnight travel. (50% of Travel)
Requires a driver’s license and a good driving record.
Physical Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:
- Sit for long periods of time.
- Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
- View computer monitor.
- Hear and speak via telephone.
- Reach forward and/or overhead.
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
- The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
- Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS / DUTIES AND /OR RESPONSIBILITIES NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY THE JOB AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO SET FORTH ALL OF THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.
NOTE: This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.
LI-CS2
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Real Estate Development
Target firms with active development pipelines
Large REITs, national developers, and institutional real estate firms file H-1B visa petitions regularly. A firm actively building projects has more budget and incentive to retain talent than a small boutique shop with one or two deals per year.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation early
Real estate development roles that require a finance, urban planning, or civil engineering degree are strong specialty occupation candidates. Clarify your degree-to-role connection in your resume and cover letter before an employer raises the question themselves.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in civil engineering, finance, urban planning, or environmental science often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since STEM eligibility directly affects how long you can work without H-1B selection.
Get involved in the deal process, not just support tasks
Employers are more likely to sponsor someone whose departure would hurt active deals. Positioning yourself on underwriting, entitlements, or construction oversight, rather than administrative support, builds the case that your role is specialized and hard to replace.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Real estate firms vary widely on visa sponsorship. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B employees before and whether they work with immigration counsel. Discovering incompatibility after starting wastes precious OPT time.
Build relationships with project managers and principals
Sponsorship decisions in real estate often come from senior leadership, not HR. Building trust with project leads and principals, who can advocate internally for retaining you, matters more than in industries where HR drives hiring policy centrally.
Real Estate Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate development job qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Real estate development roles can qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a field like urban planning, finance, civil engineering, or architecture. Generalist roles where any degree is accepted are harder to support. The strongest cases link a specific degree field directly to the technical tasks the job requires.
Can I work for a real estate developer on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your F-1 status and SEVIS record, not to employer sponsorship. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS to hire you on OPT. They simply need to report your employment to your DSO within 10 days and confirm the role is related to your degree field.
How do I find real estate development employers who are open to OPT and future H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces real estate development roles at employers with a history of sponsoring work visas. Filtering by visa sponsorship history saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering incompatibility at the offer stage, when changing course is costly.
Does my OPT employment in real estate development need to be full-time?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week and directly related to your degree field. Full-time is preferable if you plan to pursue a STEM OPT extension later, as part-time employment still counts but raises more scrutiny when your DSO certifies the training plan. Unpaid roles are allowed but must still meet the degree-relatedness requirement.
What degree fields support OPT authorization for real estate development roles?
Urban planning, civil engineering, real estate finance, architecture, environmental science, business administration with a real estate concentration, and construction management degrees all support OPT authorization for development roles. The key is that your specific job duties must connect to what your degree program trained you to do. Your DSO makes the initial determination, but the employer and USCIS may also assess the connection for H-1B purposes later.