Construction OPT Jobs in Michigan
F-1 OPT construction jobs in Michigan are concentrated in the Detroit metro, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where firms like Barton Malow, Walbridge, and Clark Construction handle large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects. Engineering, project management, and estimating roles are the most common OPT-eligible positions, though sponsorship availability varies by employer and project cycle.
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At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Area Maintenance Manager to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.
Read on to learn more!
About the Role
As an Area Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient material handling operations. You’ll lead teams responsible for maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
This role blends hands-on operational leadership with strategic oversight. You’ll plan and allocate resources, develop talent, improve maintenance processes, and partner closely with client leadership and operations teams to deliver world-class performance. From staffing and performance management to root cause analysis and reliability initiatives, you’ll have the authority and support to make a measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
- Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
- Lead and coordinate the work of employees engaged in maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
- Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
- Participate, in conjunction with Manager, interviewing/hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
- Formulate, disseminate, and communicate work standards and/or procedures.
- Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions to facilitate continuous improvement and development opportunities.
- Provide performance management for team development and growth.
- Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
- 4+ years of compatible industry experience and/or training and demonstrated ability leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years' experience with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
- Understanding predictive maintenance technologies such as (thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound).
- Proven knowledge of using maintenance systems to achieve world-class equipment maintenance.
- Ability to travel 25% off-site as needed.
- Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
CBRE Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Disability benefit program
- 401k company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity
At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Area Maintenance Manager to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.
Read on to learn more!
About the Role
As an Area Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient material handling operations. You’ll lead teams responsible for maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
This role blends hands-on operational leadership with strategic oversight. You’ll plan and allocate resources, develop talent, improve maintenance processes, and partner closely with client leadership and operations teams to deliver world-class performance. From staffing and performance management to root cause analysis and reliability initiatives, you’ll have the authority and support to make a measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
- Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
- Lead and coordinate the work of employees engaged in maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
- Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
- Participate, in conjunction with Manager, interviewing/hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
- Formulate, disseminate, and communicate work standards and/or procedures.
- Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions to facilitate continuous improvement and development opportunities.
- Provide performance management for team development and growth.
- Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
- Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
- 4+ years of compatible industry experience and/or training and demonstrated ability leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment.
- 2+ years' experience with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
- Understanding predictive maintenance technologies such as (thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound).
- Proven knowledge of using maintenance systems to achieve world-class equipment maintenance.
- Ability to travel 25% off-site as needed.
- Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
CBRE Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Disability benefit program
- 401k company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
OPT Construction Job Roles in Michigan
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Search Construction Jobs in MichiganConstruction OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan-based firms with histories of hiring international talent include Barton Malow, Walbridge, and Ghafari Associates, particularly for engineering and project management roles. Larger general contractors and engineering-focused construction firms are more likely to have HR infrastructure to support OPT authorization. Smaller specialty subcontractors rarely sponsor due to administrative complexity. Sponsorship is never guaranteed and depends on the specific role, office location, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Michigan have the most construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, including Southfield, Troy, and Auburn Hills, account for the majority of construction OPT opportunities given the concentration of corporate headquarters and major contractors. Grand Rapids is a secondary market with active commercial construction, particularly in healthcare and industrial sectors. Lansing and Ann Arbor also see demand, often tied to public infrastructure projects and university-affiliated construction programs.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that most commonly align with OPT eligibility in construction are those directly related to a STEM or engineering degree, such as civil engineer, structural engineer, construction project engineer, estimator, and BIM coordinator. Positions requiring field labor or trades certification generally do not qualify. OPT authorization is tied to your degree field, so a civil engineering graduate would need a role with duties matching that discipline.
How do I find construction F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and state, making it straightforward to search for construction roles in Michigan that are open to F-1 OPT candidates. Rather than manually screening hundreds of postings, you can browse employers who have already indicated sponsorship willingness for OPT workers. Targeting Detroit-area contractors and engineering firms through Migrate Mate narrows the search to positions most relevant to your authorization window.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the construction industry?
Michigan's construction sector is heavily tied to automotive, infrastructure, and healthcare facility projects, which means hiring tends to follow project pipelines rather than fixed annual cycles. OPT students should be aware that the 90-day unemployment limit applies regardless of project delays or slow hiring periods. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree, and construction management degrees may or may not qualify depending on their CIP classification at your university.