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Real Estate Operations jobs span asset management, property administration, transaction coordination, and facilities oversight. F-1 OPT students typically qualify under business, finance, or real estate degree programs. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to build a track record in a full deal cycle, making you a competitive candidate for operations-focused teams.
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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 in Real Estate Operations
Target property management companies and REITs
Large REITs and national property management firms run structured operations teams with defined roles. These organizations are more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller independent brokerages, making them more likely to onboard international candidates without hesitation.
Connect your degree to the operations function
Real estate operations roles often require a business, finance, or urban planning degree. In your application materials, explicitly connect your coursework to the operational responsibilities in the job description so hiring managers can confirm your OPT eligibility at a glance.
Apply early if you need STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in a STEM-designated program like data analytics or construction management, file your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. This gives you 24 additional months and significantly strengthens your case for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Highlight transaction coordination and systems experience
Real estate operations teams value candidates who know property management software, lease administration systems, or CRM tools. Demonstrating hands-on experience with these platforms shows you can contribute immediately, which reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT employee.
Research employer H-1B filing history before applying
Employers who have filed H-1B petitions for operations or finance roles in the past are meaningfully more likely to sponsor again. Reviewing OFLC disclosure data helps you prioritize companies with a proven track record before you invest time in their application process.
Disclose your OPT status at the right stage
Wait until you have a phone screen or first-round interview before disclosing OPT status. By that point the employer has already seen value in your application. Frame it factually: you have work authorization now and will need sponsorship before your OPT window closes.
Real Estate Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Real Estate Operations roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if your degree aligns with the role. Real estate operations positions typically fall under business administration, finance, urban planning, or construction management programs. USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and your job duties, so roles focused on asset management, lease administration, or financial reporting are strong fits for business and finance graduates.
Can I qualify for a STEM OPT extension working in real estate operations?
It depends on your degree program's CIP code. Degrees in data analytics, construction management technology, or certain urban systems programs carry STEM designation and qualify you for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months. A general business or real estate degree typically does not qualify. Confirm your program's designation with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Real Estate Operations employers who sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter real estate operations listings by sponsorship willingness. Larger REITs, institutional asset managers, and national property management firms are your best targets because they have established HR processes and a track record of hiring international employees. Smaller owner-operator shops often lack the infrastructure to process OPT and subsequent sponsorship efficiently.
What happens to my OPT if I transition from one real estate operations role to another?
You can change employers on OPT as long as your new role is directly related to your degree program. You are not required to notify USCIS before starting, but you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no grace period between jobs if you are on standard OPT, so plan your transition carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment.
Will real estate operations experience help with future H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Real estate operations roles at companies that manage institutional assets often qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules, particularly when the position requires a finance, business, or engineering degree. Building documented experience in financial analysis, contract administration, or systems management during OPT strengthens the case that the role meets the specialty occupation threshold when your employer files the petition.