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Real Estate Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in real estate, business administration, finance, or urban planning. Your OPT work authorization covers full-time property management, asset management, and leasing roles. STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree program qualifies.
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Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Primary Purpose of Role:
The Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Manager develops and executes a global real estate strategy to support business growth, cost efficiency, and operational performance for Allison’s global real estate portfolio. This role streamlines and standardizes processes across registrations, documentation, lease administration, inspections, and compliance activities. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and governance across +100 global sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate real estate data, files, compliance records, and in partnership with global brokerage account team.
- Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, and termination activity across all regions, working with local brokers and outside counsel to protect the company's commercial and operational interests.
- Manage lease documentation and critical date tracking; coordinating renewals, registrations, amendments, and adjustments.
- Coordinate assessments, surveys, inspections, and regulatory or insurance requirements across EHS, Environmental Services, Legal, Security, and other partners.
- Standardize processes, procedures, templates, and governance for lease administration and real estate documentation.
- Support financial and ROI data gathering for cost reduction opportunities, rate comparisons, and monetary recovery (e.g., deposits, adjustments).
- Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on portfolio status, active projects, strategy alignment, and key risks.
- Serve as central liaison for brokers, legal counsel, insurers, third-party providers, site teams, and global firm engagement activities.
Key Performance Measures:
- Timely execution of real estate portfolio tasks and renewals
- Accuracy of portfolio data and documentation
- Adoption of standardized processes across sites
- Effectiveness of inspection, survey, and compliance coordination
- Contribution to cost savings and recovery opportunities
Competencies and Behaviors:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with external contacts, internal stakeholders, and key service providers.
- Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to build consensus and communicate effectively across organizations at a corporate level.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field
- Experience in corporate or industrial lease administration or real estate management (3–5+ years preferred)
- Familiarity with compliance tracking, inspections, and global real estate processes
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting tools, and lease administration systems
- Ability to work across global time zones; travel as needed
Experience:
5+ years of experience in real estate, facilities management, and program administration across global sites.
Scope Factors:
- Supports administration and compliance for +100 sites in 28 countries
- Helps manage documentation for approximately $30M in annual lease-related expenses
- Single-contributor role with broad coordination responsibility across business units, legal partners, insurers, and vendors
Travel or Physical Demands:
Up to 25% domestic and global
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com.
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS
Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.
Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!
Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Primary Purpose of Role:
The Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Manager develops and executes a global real estate strategy to support business growth, cost efficiency, and operational performance for Allison’s global real estate portfolio. This role streamlines and standardizes processes across registrations, documentation, lease administration, inspections, and compliance activities. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and governance across +100 global sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate real estate data, files, compliance records, and in partnership with global brokerage account team.
- Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, and termination activity across all regions, working with local brokers and outside counsel to protect the company's commercial and operational interests.
- Manage lease documentation and critical date tracking; coordinating renewals, registrations, amendments, and adjustments.
- Coordinate assessments, surveys, inspections, and regulatory or insurance requirements across EHS, Environmental Services, Legal, Security, and other partners.
- Standardize processes, procedures, templates, and governance for lease administration and real estate documentation.
- Support financial and ROI data gathering for cost reduction opportunities, rate comparisons, and monetary recovery (e.g., deposits, adjustments).
- Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on portfolio status, active projects, strategy alignment, and key risks.
- Serve as central liaison for brokers, legal counsel, insurers, third-party providers, site teams, and global firm engagement activities.
Key Performance Measures:
- Timely execution of real estate portfolio tasks and renewals
- Accuracy of portfolio data and documentation
- Adoption of standardized processes across sites
- Effectiveness of inspection, survey, and compliance coordination
- Contribution to cost savings and recovery opportunities
Competencies and Behaviors:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with external contacts, internal stakeholders, and key service providers.
- Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to build consensus and communicate effectively across organizations at a corporate level.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field
- Experience in corporate or industrial lease administration or real estate management (3–5+ years preferred)
- Familiarity with compliance tracking, inspections, and global real estate processes
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting tools, and lease administration systems
- Ability to work across global time zones; travel as needed
Experience:
5+ years of experience in real estate, facilities management, and program administration across global sites.
Scope Factors:
- Supports administration and compliance for +100 sites in 28 countries
- Helps manage documentation for approximately $30M in annual lease-related expenses
- Single-contributor role with broad coordination responsibility across business units, legal partners, insurers, and vendors
Travel or Physical Demands:
Up to 25% domestic and global
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at Ask4Max@allisontransmission.com.
Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Real Estate Manager
Target property management firms, not just brokerages
Large property management companies and real estate investment trusts sponsor more consistently than small brokerages. Firms managing commercial or institutional portfolios are more likely to have HR infrastructure to support OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation asset
Real Estate Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Highlight your degree in real estate, finance, or business administration when applying to strengthen your work authorization position.
Start your job search at least 90 days before OPT ends
Real estate hiring timelines can stretch four to eight weeks. Starting early gives you room to complete interviews, negotiate offers, and file any necessary H-1B or extension paperwork before your current authorization expires.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Bring up work authorization early in the process, not after an offer. Ask whether the company has sponsored visas before and whether their legal team handles immigration. This saves time and avoids late-stage rejections.
Emphasize asset management and financial analysis skills
Real estate employers who sponsor visas typically hire for analytical roles. Candidates with experience in financial modeling, NOI analysis, or portfolio reporting are easier to justify as specialty occupation hires to USCIS.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly real estate employers
Browse Real Estate Manager listings on Migrate Mate to find employers who have sponsored visas before. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company does not sponsor.
Real Estate Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Real Estate Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in real estate, business administration, finance, or a related field. Roles focused on asset management, property operations, or portfolio analysis typically meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement may face more scrutiny during petitioning.
Can I work as a Real Estate Manager on OPT without a real estate license?
It depends on the specific role. Property management and asset management positions at institutional firms generally do not require a real estate license. Roles involving direct brokerage transactions or representing clients in property sales usually do require state licensure. Review each job description carefully and check your state's licensing requirements before applying.
Is a Real Estate Manager job eligible for a STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree is from a STEM-designated program. Real estate and urban planning degrees are not typically STEM-designated, but degrees in finance, management information systems, or data analytics may qualify. Check your school's STEM OPT eligibility list with your DSO and confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies before assuming the 24-month extension applies.
Where can I find Real Estate Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option. The platform lists Real Estate Manager roles from employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring international candidates, so you are not spending time applying to companies that will decline once they learn your authorization status. Filtering by visa sponsorship availability is built into the search.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to a real estate employer who has never hired an international student?
Keep it straightforward. Explain that OPT is a federal work authorization allowing you to work full-time in your field of study for up to 12 months, with no cost or action required from the employer during that period. Mention that transitioning to H-1B sponsorship later involves an immigration attorney and standard government fees, and that many real estate firms have done it before.