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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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The Manager, Environmental Services (EVS) provides leadership for the daily operations of environmental services to ensure a safe, clean, sanitary, and patient-centered environment across the hospital. The role plans, organizes, and monitors EVS activities; establishes and maintains cleanliness standards; leads supervisors and frontline staff; and drives quality through training, auditing, rounding, and continuous improvement. The Manager partners with clinical and operational departments to ensure service excellence, regulatory alignment, and consistent delivery of environmental hygiene services that support patient care, safety, and experience. This role supervises frontline EVS staff, coordinates daily work activities, ensures adherence to established cleaning and infection control standards, and conducts inspections and quality assurance activities. The Supervisor also supports staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management while maintaining effective communication with clinical and operational partners. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
1) EVS Operations & Service Delivery
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily EVS operations and linen services to ensure consistent delivery of cleaning and sanitation services and supplies across assigned areas.
- Establish and maintain standards for cleanliness and sanitation; ensure work is completed using appropriate procedures and techniques.
- Develop and manage staffing schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage across shifts and service needs.
- Serve as liaison with clinical/support departments to address service needs, resolve issues, and ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
2) Quality, Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular inspections, rounding, and quality assurance reviews; document findings and implement corrective actions.
- Lead training, auditing, and process improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning effectiveness and operational performance.
- Monitor and report operational metrics (e.g., workload studies, staffing utilization, quality indicators) to support continuous improvement.
3) Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Hygiene Practices
- Ensure safe and compliant environmental hygiene practices, including appropriate use of cleaning products, equipment, and procedures.
- Support regulatory and accreditation compliance activities related to environmental cleaning standards and documentation (e.g., audits, inspections, reporting as required).
4) Capital, Equipment & Vendor Coordination
- Direct and monitor maintenance, inventory, and utilization of EVS equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Evaluate new products, equipment, and materials; participate in testing and provide recommendations for procurement.
- Coordinate vendor and contracted services (e.g., pest control, window cleaning) to ensure service quality and compliance with expectations.
5) Financial & Operational Management
- Support departmental budget management by monitoring labor utilization, supplies, and operational expenses.
- Prepare and maintain operational reports, including staffing, productivity, and performance data.
- Review timekeeping, schedules and productivity measures to ensure efficient resource utilization and coverage.
6) People Leadership & Workforce Management
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and development of EVS staff; build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Provide direct and/or indirect leadership of EVS supervisors, team leads, and frontline staff. Evaluate each providing coaching, feedback and corrective action as needed. Facilitate regular team communication (meetings, updates, policy reinforcement) to ensure alignment and accountability.
7) Incident Management & On-Call Support
- Support resolution of operational issues and escalated service concerns; coordinate response to urgent cleaning needs or events.
- Participate in on-call or off-hours support as required to maintain continuity of EVS services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Associate degree in management, business administration, or healthcare-related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience
- Required: Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Environmental Services/housekeeping, with 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in EVS operations, scheduling, quality inspection, and staff supervision.
Licensure / Certification
- Preferred: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).
- Preferred: EVS training certifications (e.g., T-CHEST/T-CSCT) where training programs are emphasized.
- As required: Valid driver’s license for roles requiring site travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed throughout patient care and support areas; requires frequent walking, standing, and routine rounding/inspection activities.
- May involve exposure to environmental conditions typical of hospital operations; adherence to safety procedures required.
- May require periodic travel between sites and participation in off-shift/on-call coverage.
Pay Range
$78,416.00-$129,355.20
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
3pm-12am
Work Shift
Evening
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
The Manager, Environmental Services (EVS) provides leadership for the daily operations of environmental services to ensure a safe, clean, sanitary, and patient-centered environment across the hospital. The role plans, organizes, and monitors EVS activities; establishes and maintains cleanliness standards; leads supervisors and frontline staff; and drives quality through training, auditing, rounding, and continuous improvement. The Manager partners with clinical and operational departments to ensure service excellence, regulatory alignment, and consistent delivery of environmental hygiene services that support patient care, safety, and experience. This role supervises frontline EVS staff, coordinates daily work activities, ensures adherence to established cleaning and infection control standards, and conducts inspections and quality assurance activities. The Supervisor also supports staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management while maintaining effective communication with clinical and operational partners. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
1) EVS Operations & Service Delivery
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily EVS operations and linen services to ensure consistent delivery of cleaning and sanitation services and supplies across assigned areas.
- Establish and maintain standards for cleanliness and sanitation; ensure work is completed using appropriate procedures and techniques.
- Develop and manage staffing schedules and assignments to ensure adequate coverage across shifts and service needs.
- Serve as liaison with clinical/support departments to address service needs, resolve issues, and ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
2) Quality, Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct regular inspections, rounding, and quality assurance reviews; document findings and implement corrective actions.
- Lead training, auditing, and process improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning effectiveness and operational performance.
- Monitor and report operational metrics (e.g., workload studies, staffing utilization, quality indicators) to support continuous improvement.
3) Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Hygiene Practices
- Ensure safe and compliant environmental hygiene practices, including appropriate use of cleaning products, equipment, and procedures.
- Support regulatory and accreditation compliance activities related to environmental cleaning standards and documentation (e.g., audits, inspections, reporting as required).
4) Capital, Equipment & Vendor Coordination
- Direct and monitor maintenance, inventory, and utilization of EVS equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Evaluate new products, equipment, and materials; participate in testing and provide recommendations for procurement.
- Coordinate vendor and contracted services (e.g., pest control, window cleaning) to ensure service quality and compliance with expectations.
5) Financial & Operational Management
- Support departmental budget management by monitoring labor utilization, supplies, and operational expenses.
- Prepare and maintain operational reports, including staffing, productivity, and performance data.
- Review timekeeping, schedules and productivity measures to ensure efficient resource utilization and coverage.
6) People Leadership & Workforce Management
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and development of EVS staff; build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Provide direct and/or indirect leadership of EVS supervisors, team leads, and frontline staff. Evaluate each providing coaching, feedback and corrective action as needed. Facilitate regular team communication (meetings, updates, policy reinforcement) to ensure alignment and accountability.
7) Incident Management & On-Call Support
- Support resolution of operational issues and escalated service concerns; coordinate response to urgent cleaning needs or events.
- Participate in on-call or off-hours support as required to maintain continuity of EVS services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Associate degree in management, business administration, or healthcare-related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience
- Required: Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Environmental Services/housekeeping, with 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in EVS operations, scheduling, quality inspection, and staff supervision.
Licensure / Certification
- Preferred: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).
- Preferred: EVS training certifications (e.g., T-CHEST/T-CSCT) where training programs are emphasized.
- As required: Valid driver’s license for roles requiring site travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed throughout patient care and support areas; requires frequent walking, standing, and routine rounding/inspection activities.
- May involve exposure to environmental conditions typical of hospital operations; adherence to safety procedures required.
- May require periodic travel between sites and participation in off-shift/on-call coverage.
Pay Range
$78,416.00-$129,355.20
Location
Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type
3pm-12am
Work Shift
Evening
Daily Hours
8 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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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.