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Real estate operations roles, covering property management, transaction coordination, asset management, and facilities oversight, are sponsored under the H-1B visa when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Join the TikTok USDS JV Workplace Team! This team manages all daily workplace operations and infrastructure across our locations, ensuring our spaces and in-office experience run seamlessly. Our dynamic scope of work encompasses real estate strategy, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, facilities maintenance, space management, food and beverage programs, and company-sponsored event programming. Our mission is to deliver a best-in-class and pragmatic workplace experience that promotes inclusivity while optimizing efficiency, safety, and productivity. By creating exceptional environments, we enable the entire organization to achieve its core business goals.
- Fiscal Stewardship & Budget Management: Manage full OpEx and CapEx budgets with a "founder’s mindset." Conduct ground-up reviews of all vendor contracts (cleaning, catering, maintenance, parking, etc.) to ensure every dollar spent contributes directly to employee productivity or long-term asset value.
- Operational Transformation: Identify opportunities to decrease reliance on external agencies and transition from outsourced services to internally-driven operations.
- Global Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a global team of 10–15 FTEs and select BPOs. Focus on upskilling the internal team to bring critical expertise back in-house and reduce third-party dependency.
- Real Estate Strategy & Execution: Act as a strategic partner to JV leadership on physical footprint optimization. Manage the end-to-end real estate lifecycle, including site selection, lease negotiation, and final move-in.
- Project & Construction Management: Oversee office build-outs and renovations globally. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, under budget, and strictly adhere to brand and quality standards.
- Workplace Experience: Balance the "art of hospitality" with the "science of operational efficiency," ensuring the physical workspace serves as a catalyst for employee performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- 7+ years of experience in Workplace, Facilities, or Real Estate management.
- 3+ years of experience in a direct people-management role, with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Proven experience managing multi-city or global office footprints across diverse regulatory environments.
- Deep knowledge of commercial leasing structures and end-to-end construction project management.
- Proficiency in managing complex spreadsheets, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and presenting ROI data to executive stakeholders.
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills; ability to distill complex operational data into actionable executive summaries.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Expert-level experience in "insourcing" services and successfully transitioning from external agency models to high-performing internal teams.
- Proven ability to lead organizations through office moves, onsite work transitions, or significant cultural and operational shifts in the workplace.
- Prior experience navigating a rapidly scaling global organization.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128440 - $255360 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
Join the TikTok USDS JV Workplace Team! This team manages all daily workplace operations and infrastructure across our locations, ensuring our spaces and in-office experience run seamlessly. Our dynamic scope of work encompasses real estate strategy, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, facilities maintenance, space management, food and beverage programs, and company-sponsored event programming. Our mission is to deliver a best-in-class and pragmatic workplace experience that promotes inclusivity while optimizing efficiency, safety, and productivity. By creating exceptional environments, we enable the entire organization to achieve its core business goals.
- Fiscal Stewardship & Budget Management: Manage full OpEx and CapEx budgets with a "founder’s mindset." Conduct ground-up reviews of all vendor contracts (cleaning, catering, maintenance, parking, etc.) to ensure every dollar spent contributes directly to employee productivity or long-term asset value.
- Operational Transformation: Identify opportunities to decrease reliance on external agencies and transition from outsourced services to internally-driven operations.
- Global Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a global team of 10–15 FTEs and select BPOs. Focus on upskilling the internal team to bring critical expertise back in-house and reduce third-party dependency.
- Real Estate Strategy & Execution: Act as a strategic partner to JV leadership on physical footprint optimization. Manage the end-to-end real estate lifecycle, including site selection, lease negotiation, and final move-in.
- Project & Construction Management: Oversee office build-outs and renovations globally. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, under budget, and strictly adhere to brand and quality standards.
- Workplace Experience: Balance the "art of hospitality" with the "science of operational efficiency," ensuring the physical workspace serves as a catalyst for employee performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- 7+ years of experience in Workplace, Facilities, or Real Estate management.
- 3+ years of experience in a direct people-management role, with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Proven experience managing multi-city or global office footprints across diverse regulatory environments.
- Deep knowledge of commercial leasing structures and end-to-end construction project management.
- Proficiency in managing complex spreadsheets, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and presenting ROI data to executive stakeholders.
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills; ability to distill complex operational data into actionable executive summaries.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Expert-level experience in "insourcing" services and successfully transitioning from external agency models to high-performing internal teams.
- Proven ability to lead organizations through office moves, onsite work transitions, or significant cultural and operational shifts in the workplace.
- Prior experience navigating a rapidly scaling global organization.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128440 - $255360 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Target asset management and corporate real estate teams
Large REITs, institutional investors, and corporate real estate departments are more likely to sponsor than small residential brokerages. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure to handle H-1B petitions efficiently and repeatedly.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Real estate operations sponsorship hinges on proving the role requires a specific degree. A degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or urban planning strengthens your case considerably more than a general liberal arts background would.
Prioritize roles with analytical or financial components
Positions involving financial modeling, lease analysis, portfolio reporting, or asset valuation are easier to sponsor because the degree-to-job connection is clearer. Pure administrative or coordination roles face more scrutiny under specialty occupation standards.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview stage
Real estate employers often assume candidates are already work-authorized. Raising sponsorship early filters out non-sponsors quickly and lets you focus your energy on companies that have sponsored before or are genuinely open to it.
Check for cap-exempt employer options
Universities with real estate or facilities departments, nonprofit housing organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. These roles bypass the lottery entirely, making them significantly more reliable pathways for first-time applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate aggregates real estate operations roles from employers with documented sponsorship history. Searching there narrows your focus to companies already familiar with the process, saving you from cold-applying to firms that will decline immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can real estate operations roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the position must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate, finance, or business administration. Roles focused on asset management, financial analysis, or lease administration have a stronger case than general operations or administrative coordinator titles, which USCIS scrutinizes more heavily.
What degree do I need for visa sponsorship in real estate operations?
A bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business administration, urban planning, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. The key is that your degree must logically connect to the specific duties of the role. A mismatch between your field of study and the job description is one of the most common reasons USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on real estate H-1B visa petitions.
Which types of real estate employers are most likely to sponsor visas?
REITs, institutional asset managers, commercial real estate firms, corporate facilities teams at large companies, and university real estate departments are the most consistent sponsors. Residential brokerages and small property management companies rarely sponsor because they lack the legal infrastructure and volume of hires to justify the cost and complexity of H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find real estate operations roles at employers with verified sponsorship history.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances in real estate operations?
Real estate operations is not an exempt occupation, so most roles go through the annual H-1B lottery with roughly a 20 to 25 percent selection rate per registration. The exception is roles at cap-exempt employers like universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated research organizations, where the lottery does not apply. If you're on OPT, timing your job search around the April lottery window is critical for maintaining continuous work authorization.
Can property management or transaction coordinator roles be sponsored?
It's possible but difficult. USCIS requires proof that the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Property management and transaction coordinator titles often have job descriptions broad enough that USCIS may argue a degree isn't truly required. Employers can strengthen the petition by emphasizing financial analysis, lease structuring, or portfolio reporting duties over purely administrative responsibilities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Real Estate Operations 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.