OPT Site Manager Jobs
Site Manager jobs on OPT require employers who can support H-1B visa sponsorship after your 24-month STEM extension, since construction and facilities management roles often involve multi-year project timelines. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, making them viable for F-1 OPT students with engineering or construction management degrees.
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Job Description:
Job Overview
The Site Manager will be responsible for directing company programs and implementing company policy to ensure total compliance with contract duties between company and customer.
Roles & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans and develops work schedules to ensure adequate service.
- Prepares schedules for service personnel, assigns personnel to routes.
- Inspects and evaluates physical condition of establishment for program compliance, i.e. safety, quality, and service.
- Audits and maintains inventories supplies and equipment.
- Investigates new and promotes improved equipment and methods.
- Reviews customer requests for service to ascertain cause for service request, type of malfunction, and address with manager.
- Implements organization policies and goals.
- Analyzes & facilitates budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made.
- Assist in the promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.
- Inspects plant and evaluates use of space and facilities.
- Assists with plans, budgets, and schedules modifications including cost estimates bid sheets and contracts.
- Ensures that site meets budget goals on a sustaining basis.
- Assist in the development of long-range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements for program/process improvements.
- Coordinates program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents.
- Compiles data for preparing estimates.
- Maintain and report on financial part of business, such as, labor hours, overhead, supplies, expenses, billing, forecasting and any changes to these areas.
- Maintain a safe work environment for self and employees.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, such as, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, etc.
- Directs supervisory management engaged in support of facilities programs.
- Acts as liaison between company, customers, clients, employees, and subcontractors.
- Maintains contract and contractor status databases.
- Reviews all correspondence concerning contractors and responds as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract process.
- Conduct and attend meetings to communicate top down, and bottom up on a consistent real time basis, with customers, clients, and employees.
- Assist with human resource concerns and issues.
- Some travel is required for this position.
Qualification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 – 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bilingual a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service, problem solving, time management, project management, planning, excellent communication, presentation, interviewing, coaching and training skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Skills.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and public.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Compensation
$60,000-$63,000.08
Benefits:
SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:
www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM
SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Title:
Site Manager
Job Description:
Job Overview
The Site Manager will be responsible for directing company programs and implementing company policy to ensure total compliance with contract duties between company and customer.
Roles & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans and develops work schedules to ensure adequate service.
- Prepares schedules for service personnel, assigns personnel to routes.
- Inspects and evaluates physical condition of establishment for program compliance, i.e. safety, quality, and service.
- Audits and maintains inventories supplies and equipment.
- Investigates new and promotes improved equipment and methods.
- Reviews customer requests for service to ascertain cause for service request, type of malfunction, and address with manager.
- Implements organization policies and goals.
- Analyzes & facilitates budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made.
- Assist in the promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.
- Inspects plant and evaluates use of space and facilities.
- Assists with plans, budgets, and schedules modifications including cost estimates bid sheets and contracts.
- Ensures that site meets budget goals on a sustaining basis.
- Assist in the development of long-range plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements for program/process improvements.
- Coordinates program specifications, requirements for proposals and contracts, and associated documents.
- Compiles data for preparing estimates.
- Maintain and report on financial part of business, such as, labor hours, overhead, supplies, expenses, billing, forecasting and any changes to these areas.
- Maintain a safe work environment for self and employees.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, such as, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, etc.
- Directs supervisory management engaged in support of facilities programs.
- Acts as liaison between company, customers, clients, employees, and subcontractors.
- Maintains contract and contractor status databases.
- Reviews all correspondence concerning contractors and responds as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains contact with contractors to ensure the smooth working of the contract process.
- Conduct and attend meetings to communicate top down, and bottom up on a consistent real time basis, with customers, clients, and employees.
- Assist with human resource concerns and issues.
- Some travel is required for this position.
Qualification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2 – 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bilingual a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service, problem solving, time management, project management, planning, excellent communication, presentation, interviewing, coaching and training skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Skills.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and public.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Compensation
$60,000-$63,000.08
Benefits:
SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:
www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM
SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Site Manager
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
General contractors, engineering firms, and large real estate developers file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritize companies with established immigration infrastructure over smaller subcontractors, who rarely have the HR capacity to navigate sponsorship processes.
Confirm your degree supports a specialty occupation claim
Site Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a construction management, civil engineering, or architecture degree. A general business degree may weaken your H-1B petition later, so clarify this with your employer's immigration attorney early.
Start your OPT job search before your EAD arrives
Site Manager hiring timelines often run 4 to 8 weeks from interview to offer. Beginning your search 90 days before graduation gives you enough runway to accept an offer and start legally once your EAD card is in hand.
Leverage your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Construction management, civil engineering, and related programs are STEM-designated, giving you 36 months of total OPT. That timeline covers two H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your odds of securing sponsorship before your status expires.
Be transparent about your work authorization status
Site Manager roles involve long-term project commitments, so hiring managers care about your authorization timeline. Clearly explaining your OPT period, STEM extension eligibility, and H-1B sponsorship needs builds trust and avoids late-stage offer withdrawals.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Site Manager roles
Not every construction or facilities employer sponsors visas. Searching through Migrate Mate lets you focus on Site Manager openings at companies already willing to support OPT and H-1B sponsorship, saving significant time in your job search.
Site Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Site Manager on OPT?
Yes, provided your degree is directly related to the role. Site Manager positions tied to civil engineering, construction management, or architecture degrees satisfy the OPT requirement that your job be in your field of study. A degree in an unrelated field, like general business, may not meet DSO reporting standards and could put your status at risk.
Do Site Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree program. If your underlying degree is in civil engineering, construction engineering and management, or a similarly STEM-designated field, your Site Manager role likely qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify, which most major general contractors and engineering firms already are.
How do I find Site Manager jobs that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which lists Site Manager openings at employers who support OPT work authorization and are open to H-1B sponsorship. Beyond the job board, target large general contractors, infrastructure firms, and commercial real estate developers, since these organizations file H-1B petitions regularly and typically have established immigration legal support in place.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for a Site Manager role?
Many do, particularly large contractors, engineering and procurement construction firms, and corporate facilities management companies. The role needs to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a specific degree is normally the minimum requirement for entry. Smaller regional contractors or residential builders are less likely to sponsor because the administrative cost is harder to justify for a single hire.
What should I report to my DSO while working as a Site Manager on OPT?
You must report your employer name, address, and job title to your DSO within 10 days of starting. For Site Manager roles, confirm that your reported job function reflects your degree field, since DSOs verify the connection. If you change employers or project locations significantly, update your records promptly to stay compliant with OPT reporting requirements.