Job Title

Senior Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

As a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Portfolio Advisory Group, the Sr. Transaction Manager will be dedicated to one of Cushman & Wakefield’s most dynamic client accounts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with peers and the account team to support a client's strategic real estate vision. As the Sr. Transaction Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day transaction management oversight for a complex real estate portfolio . Responsibilities include: diligent oversight of transactions from initiation through execution, program management of stakeholder inputs. The Sr. Transaction Manager shall also be responsible for adherence to account and transaction level KPIs.

Job Description

Essential functions and responsibilities

General:

Implement portfolio plans with client’s real estate goals and objectives in mindOptimize and integrate portfolio with clients’ workplace strategyCollaborate with brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, build-to-suit, sublease and purchaseCollaborate with a broad range of internal contributors and client stakeholdersManage the flow of key documentation and client communicationsWork with the clients’ operational groups at all levels to identify real estate needsPrepare, review, and interpret financial analysis/accounting conceptsReport all transaction revenueEnsure accuracy of all transaction reports and client materialsPresent transaction activity to client/C&W managementParticipate in all client/C&W business reviewsLead and/or facilitate client meetings

Process Management:

Process and program management development and implementationImplement standardized processes that create maximum efficiencies and add valueOversee development and continuous improvement of standard forms and proceduresDevelop performance measurements for internal benchmarkingSupport creation and implementation of account operations manual/playbook

Transaction Management:

Oversee transaction service deliveryOversee/manage field broker selection processDetermine clients' needs and communicate project parametersOversee negotiations and management of transactionsCollaborate with portfolio administration team to help ensure data accuracyCoordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documentsEnsure accuracy of financial data and reportingResolve landlord/tenant disputesCoordinate client site visits/market toursEnsure all state real estate standards are metOversee budgeting and revenue tracking of all transactions

Strategic Planning:

Support development of strategic plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clientsIdentify occupancy cost savings strategiesDevelop occupancy expansion/contraction strategiesEnsure implementation of agreed upon strategyProduce and/or support business case developmentPrepare reports, data and financial analyses toward the completion of a strategic planExecute strategies by developing action plansQuantify and report on occupancy cost savings and value add analyses

Key Competencies

Client Service SkillsCommunication Proficiency (oral and written)Presentation SkillsFinancial AnalysisNegotiation SkillsTeamwork OrientationMulti-TaskingStrategic Planning.

Important education

Bachelor’s degree required in any related field

Important EXPERIENCE

7+ years real estate experience in transaction management or corporate real estateExperience with high-level, complex transaction management including experience in lease negotiations and strategy

Additional eligibility qualifications

Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson licenseLEED, MCR, CCIM designations are a plusAbility to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, such as a lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.Ability to travel up to 10%

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.

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