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Global Director roles attract H-1B visa, L-1A, and O-1A sponsorship from multinational corporations moving senior leaders across borders. Most require a master's degree or equivalent and proven executive leadership, with L-1A offering a direct intracompany path for candidates already employed abroad. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support
Job Description Summary
The Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support will lead and drive the delivery of our technical services program, including critical environments, building engineering, asset planning, maintenance and repair, CMMS, and energy management across a dispersed global portfolio for a client who is a market leader in the technology industry. This role will be responsible for the global engineering & operations program, developing a thorough understanding of client’s business strategies and aligning the account team to support those objectives.
Job Description
We are seeking a forward-thinking Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our technical and operational functions. This role is responsible for driving program development, innovation, optimizing performance, and ensuring operational excellence across complex, critical environments. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering acumen with exceptional leadership skills to deliver scalable solutions, streamline processes, and guide high-performing teams in achieving organizational goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Establish the vision and strategy of the account’s Engineering & Operations service line and ensure the client receives exceptional service
- Create community of practice of technical resource leaders across the account to drive consistency, training, and auditability to service delivery
- Ensure a high level of client satisfaction, establishing and managing the service delivery and vendor teams, delivering key initiatives and well as ensuring consistency in processes, reporting and operational delivery
- Updates senior management on issues or risks related to the engineering & operation program and presents solutions
- Identify opportunities for delivery, service quality, innovation and process improvement on an ongoing basis
- Manage and enhance a sustainable performance measurement for internal benchmarking and identify industry data to leverage for external benchmarking
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal leadership driving the operational and strategic goals of both the client & associated stakeholders
- Consult with customers on changing industry trends/projections/budget planning/etc.
- Actively manage and mentor future leadership and management of the engineering and operations organization. Work to identify top talent and focus on the development and retention of these key players.
- Work with teams to design reporting products to meet the client’s unique requirements
- Implement standard processes and best practices that maximize efficiencies
- Manage the client's assets in the most profitable and/or cost-effective manner and consistent with the management contract and account plan for each property
- Develop and maintain technical proficiency, industry knowledge and communication skills to provide timely information on all property-specific issues as well as keeping the client informed of important developments and trends in the property and facility management industry
- Promote and adhere to all established policies and procedures related to standard assignment deliverables, business conduct and integrity while ensuring ongoing quality management of all C&W’s Engineering & Operations Program offering
- Travel at ~15-20%, primarily to Austin, TX office location
Key Competencies:
- Excellent computer skills
- Leadership, managerial, teamwork, prioritization and interpersonal skills
- Must possess excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information in a manner that non-technical individuals can comprehend
Important Experience:
- BA/BS degree required, Advanced degree strongly preferred
- 15+ years in Facilities Engineering or technical services management, including outsourced facility management and mobile engineering
- Demonstrated experience building global programs; Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Black Belt Preferred
- PE license preferred
- Technology: Expertise with asset management/CMMS platforms, highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including ability to perform Internet based research
- Experience with high-level, complex Facility and Engineering operations including asset management, maintenance best practices, safety
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills required
- Strong competency in strategic planning, execution and business acumen
- Competency in Resource Allocation and Implementation
- Accomplished relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational abilities required
- Team strategic development and leadership experience
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $144,500.00 - $170,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support
Job Description Summary
The Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support will lead and drive the delivery of our technical services program, including critical environments, building engineering, asset planning, maintenance and repair, CMMS, and energy management across a dispersed global portfolio for a client who is a market leader in the technology industry. This role will be responsible for the global engineering & operations program, developing a thorough understanding of client’s business strategies and aligning the account team to support those objectives.
Job Description
We are seeking a forward-thinking Global Director, Facility & Engineering Support to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our technical and operational functions. This role is responsible for driving program development, innovation, optimizing performance, and ensuring operational excellence across complex, critical environments. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering acumen with exceptional leadership skills to deliver scalable solutions, streamline processes, and guide high-performing teams in achieving organizational goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Establish the vision and strategy of the account’s Engineering & Operations service line and ensure the client receives exceptional service
- Create community of practice of technical resource leaders across the account to drive consistency, training, and auditability to service delivery
- Ensure a high level of client satisfaction, establishing and managing the service delivery and vendor teams, delivering key initiatives and well as ensuring consistency in processes, reporting and operational delivery
- Updates senior management on issues or risks related to the engineering & operation program and presents solutions
- Identify opportunities for delivery, service quality, innovation and process improvement on an ongoing basis
- Manage and enhance a sustainable performance measurement for internal benchmarking and identify industry data to leverage for external benchmarking
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal leadership driving the operational and strategic goals of both the client & associated stakeholders
- Consult with customers on changing industry trends/projections/budget planning/etc.
- Actively manage and mentor future leadership and management of the engineering and operations organization. Work to identify top talent and focus on the development and retention of these key players.
- Work with teams to design reporting products to meet the client’s unique requirements
- Implement standard processes and best practices that maximize efficiencies
- Manage the client's assets in the most profitable and/or cost-effective manner and consistent with the management contract and account plan for each property
- Develop and maintain technical proficiency, industry knowledge and communication skills to provide timely information on all property-specific issues as well as keeping the client informed of important developments and trends in the property and facility management industry
- Promote and adhere to all established policies and procedures related to standard assignment deliverables, business conduct and integrity while ensuring ongoing quality management of all C&W’s Engineering & Operations Program offering
- Travel at ~15-20%, primarily to Austin, TX office location
Key Competencies:
- Excellent computer skills
- Leadership, managerial, teamwork, prioritization and interpersonal skills
- Must possess excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information in a manner that non-technical individuals can comprehend
Important Experience:
- BA/BS degree required, Advanced degree strongly preferred
- 15+ years in Facilities Engineering or technical services management, including outsourced facility management and mobile engineering
- Demonstrated experience building global programs; Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Black Belt Preferred
- PE license preferred
- Technology: Expertise with asset management/CMMS platforms, highly proficient with MS Office Suite, including ability to perform Internet based research
- Experience with high-level, complex Facility and Engineering operations including asset management, maintenance best practices, safety
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills required
- Strong competency in strategic planning, execution and business acumen
- Competency in Resource Allocation and Implementation
- Accomplished relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational abilities required
- Team strategic development and leadership experience
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $144,500.00 - $170,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Position yourself for L-1A intracompany transfer
If you currently work for a multinational's foreign affiliate, the L-1A is your fastest path. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is designed precisely for executives transferring into a U.S. managerial or executive role.
Document your executive authority explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes Global Director petitions for genuine executive function. Your resume and offer letter must clearly show you direct departments, set organizational goals, and exercise wide latitude, not just manage individual contributors or execute others' decisions.
Understand that premium processing can be critical
At the director level, delayed work authorization has real business consequences. Many employers use H-1B or L-1 premium processing as standard practice for senior roles, confirm this during the offer negotiation stage, not after signing.
Build a record that supports an O-1A if needed
Global Directors with speaking engagements, published work, board memberships, or industry awards may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This is especially useful for candidates who miss the H-1B lottery or don't have an intracompany transfer path.
Align your degree field with your functional area
H-1B specialty occupation requirements apply even at the director level. A business administration, international management, or field-specific graduate degree strengthens your petition considerably and reduces the risk of a USCIS request for evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Global Director roles?
The H-1B visa, L-1A, and O-1A are the three most common paths. The L-1A is ideal for candidates transferring from a foreign affiliate of a U.S. company, as it's designed for executives and managers and skips the lottery. The H-1B applies broadly, and the O-1A suits candidates with significant industry recognition or an established professional profile. You can browse Global Director roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Does a Global Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS considers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field to be specialty occupations. Global Director positions typically require degrees in business, international management, finance, or a related discipline. Generic management degrees are sometimes challenged, so the petition is stronger when the degree field aligns directly with the director's functional area, such as engineering, finance, or marketing.
Is a master's degree required to get sponsored as a Global Director?
Not always required, but it significantly strengthens the petition. A bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience is sufficient for H-1B eligibility. However, for L-1A blanket petitions and O-1A applications, demonstrated executive achievement often matters more than degree level. Many employers at the director level have a de facto preference for candidates with graduate degrees, particularly for international or strategy-focused roles.
How does the L-1A visa work for Global Directors moving from a foreign office?
The L-1A allows multinational employers to transfer executives and managers from a foreign affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company to the U.S. entity. You must have worked for the related company abroad for at least one continuous year within the past three years. Approval requires proving the U.S. role is genuinely executive or managerial. The L-1A is also a common stepping stone toward an EB-1C green card, which is reserved for multinational executives and managers.
What makes a Global Director petition more likely to receive a Request for Evidence?
USCIS frequently issues RFEs when the job description blends executive duties with hands-on work, when the organization chart doesn't clearly show subordinate staff, or when the petitioning company is small and the director title seems inconsistent with the company's scale. A well-prepared petition includes a detailed organizational chart, a job description focused on strategic and executive functions, and evidence that qualified employees report to the role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Global Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.