Real Estate Development Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Real estate development roles in the U.S. can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, urban planning, architecture, or civil engineering. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before sponsoring, and most openings are with development firms, REITs, and large commercial developers.
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INTRODUCTION
The Specialist, Corporate Real Estate serves as a frontline resource supporting FINRA's hybrid workplace model and facilities operations. Under general direction of the manager, this role supports workspace management with comprehensive facilities coordination to ensure seamless workplace experiences for staff and visitors across assigned location(s). As an integral member of the Corporate Real Estate team, the Specialist contributes directly to workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction across FINRA locations.
FINRA is hiring 1 Specialist in each of the following FINRA offices:
- Boca Raton
- Chicago
- Woodbridge
- Los Angeles
- Philadelphia
- Tyson's Corner
- Jericho
- Denver
- Boston
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workspace & Reservation System Management:
- Act as the primary on-site resource for workplace operations, local real estate operation coordination, and frontline representative for employee experience.
- Manage hotel reservation system and resolve workspace booking issues for assigned location(s).
- Utilize excellent customer service skills to troubleshoot space/facility navigation and reservation process issues and provide timely guidance to employees and visitors at all levels, in a professional and client-focused manner.
Conference Center Operations:
- Manage and maintain conference rooms and meeting spaces to ensure professional, well-organized areas; ensure equipment functionality and room readiness with minimal supervision.
Facilities Service Coordination:
- Process and coordinate facility service requests through FM Interact system; liaise with contractors, building management, and internal staff to resolve issues.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
- Support oversight of vendor maintenance activities and ensure compliance with FINRA procedures; maintain vendor documentation, insurance certificates, and maintenance schedules.
Administrative & Procurement Operations:
- Process invoices, purchase requisitions, and staff relocation coordination; manage regional supply inventory and ordering processes.
Asset & Inventory Control:
- Track equipment locations, serial numbers, and building operation supplies; coordinate with maintenance personnel on inventory management.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain organized facility records, work orders, and vendor documentation; ensure adherence to established facilities procedures and policies.
Performance Analysis & Reporting:
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Monitor and document workspace utilization and facility performance metrics; prepare status reports on facilities operations and system effectiveness.
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Work autonomously on routine tasks while escalating complex issues appropriately.
- Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
- Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Facility Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in facilities coordination, administrative support, or customer service.
- Experience with reservation systems and facilities management software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
- Problem-solving skills with proven ability to make independent decisions within established guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities in a professional environment.
- Experience with procurement processes and vendor coordination preferred.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Full-time onsite presence in a FINRA office location required.
- Must be able to work outside of normal business hours and remain on-call 24 hours/day.
- Some travel may be required.
COMPENSATION
For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.
- Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $30.22, Maximum Hourly Rate $35.76
- San Francisco, CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $36.23, Maximum Hourly Rate $46.84
- CO/FL/TX: Minimum Hourly Rate $30.22, Maximum Hourly Rate $53.57
- IL/PA: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.42, Maximum Hourly Rate $58.90
- MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $34.75, Maximum Hourly Rate $61.50
- NY/NJ: Minimum Hourly Rate $34.75, Maximum Hourly Rate $64.27
To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
Time Off and Paid Leave
FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program starting at 15 days of paid time off (increasing with years of service, up to 25 days), 5 personal days, and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.
- Based on full-time schedule
Important Information
FINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code’s investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions—including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA’s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President—by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.
You can read more about these restrictions here.
As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company’s policy on nepotism.
Washington state applicants: click here for required notice(s).
Search Firm Representatives
Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.
FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or any other status or classification protected by state or local law.
FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA’s Employee Relations team at 240-386-4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@FINRA.org. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding accommodations in the application process.
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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Match your degree to the role
Real estate development spans finance, planning, and construction. Make sure your bachelor's degree field directly aligns with the specific role, a finance degree supports acquisitions roles, while civil engineering or architecture supports project management and entitlements positions.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large REITs, institutional developers, and commercial real estate firms are far more likely to sponsor than boutique shops or family offices. Companies with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure are better positioned to navigate the H-1B visa petition process efficiently.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing
H-1B registrations open in March each year, with the lottery drawing in late March and employment starting October 1. Plan your job search and offer timeline around this cycle, missing the window means waiting a full year for the next opportunity.
Australian citizens should explore the E-3 visa
The E-3 visa is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery. Real estate development roles that meet specialty occupation requirements can qualify, making it a significantly faster and more predictable path than the H-1B for eligible candidates.
Frame your experience around specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires that the role normally requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. When applying, highlight how your role involves specialized knowledge in financial modeling, zoning law, or development feasibility, not just general business or management responsibilities.
Browse visa-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Most job boards don't filter by sponsorship availability, making it hard to know which real estate employers will actually file a petition. Migrate Mate lists roles specifically from employers open to sponsorship, saving significant time in your search.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can real estate development roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only if the role meets the specialty occupation standard. Positions like development analyst, acquisitions associate, or project finance manager typically qualify because they require a degree in finance, real estate, urban planning, or a closely related field. General project coordinator roles with no specific degree requirement are less likely to qualify and may face USCIS challenges.
What degree fields are most relevant for sponsorship in real estate development?
Finance, real estate finance, urban planning, civil engineering, architecture, and economics are the strongest degree fields for sponsorship in this sector. The key is that your degree must align with the specific job duties, a civil engineering degree supports construction project management roles, while a finance or real estate degree supports acquisitions and capital markets positions.
Do real estate development employers commonly sponsor visas?
Sponsorship is more common at institutional-scale employers: publicly traded REITs, private equity real estate firms, and large commercial developers. Smaller private development shops and family offices rarely sponsor because of the legal costs and administrative burden. Searching Migrate Mate helps identify which real estate employers are actively open to sponsoring international candidates.
Are there visa options for real estate development roles outside the H-1B?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a much faster timeline. The L-1B visa is an option if you're being transferred from an overseas office of a multinational firm, common with global developers or investment managers. The O-1A is available for candidates with exceptional achievement, such as recognized expertise in sustainable development or major project leadership.
What are common reasons USCIS denies H-1B petitions for real estate roles?
The most frequent issue is failing the specialty occupation test. If the job description is broad enough that someone with any bachelor's degree could fill it, USCIS may deny the petition. Roles framed as general 'project management' or 'business development' without tying specific duties to a specialized field are vulnerable. Strong petitions include detailed job descriptions, org charts showing where the role sits, and evidence that the employer's industry requires that specific degree.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Real Estate Development 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.