Job Title
Transaction Manager
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients. Responsibilities include market optimization planning, and monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and work product.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General:
- Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with clients real estate goals and objectives
- Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchase
- Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
- Review, and interpret financial analysis
- Oversee revenue tracking of all transactions
- Maintain database of transaction activity
- Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports
- Present transaction activity to client
- Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
- Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements relating to the transaction process
- Assist with the on-boarding of new team members
Process Management:
- Assist with the development of standard forms and procedures
- Implement standardized processes/playbooks that create maximum efficiencies and add value
- Assist in measuring transactional performance
- Ensure that all client and broker engagement documentation is executed
Transaction Management:
- Coordinate field broker selection process
- Assist with determining client needs and communicate project parameters
- Lead negotiations and management of transactions
- Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
- Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
- Resolve landlord/tenant disputes
- Coordinate client site visits/market tours
- Ensure all State real estate standards are met
- Assist in the management of client rebate account
Strategic Planning:
- Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans
- Identify occupancy cost opportunities
- Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
- Produce and/or support business case development
- Execute strategies by developing action plans
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Client Service Skills
2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
3. Financial Analysis
4. Negotiation Skills
5. Organization Skills
6. Teamwork Orientation
7. Multi-Tasking
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree (BA/BS) required in any field; finance/real estate preferred
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license
- LEED, MCR, CCIM designations are a plus
- Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, such as a lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some limited travel may be required for site inspections or to meet with local client businesses. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
