Lead end-to-end commercial real estate transactions including site selection, LOIs, lease execution, renewals, and dispositions. Manage portfolio optimization, financial tracking, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. Mentor coordinators, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain transaction databases, and support legal review to drive client-centric, data-driven outcomes.
Job Title
Transaction ManagerJob Description Summary
As a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Portfolio Advisory Group, the Transaction Manager will be dedicated to one or more of Cushman & Wakefield’s most dynamic client accounts. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing real estate transaction services across a diverse portfolio, supporting national and global clients. This role is central to PAG’s mission of delivering strategic, data-driven solutions that optimize client outcomes and operational efficiency. The Transaction Manager will embody our team philosophy “Client First, Insight Always, Execution Excellence”, ensuring every transaction reflects the team’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Transaction Leadership
- Manage end-to-end real estate transactions including site selection, LOI negotiation, lease execution, renewals, and dispositions.
- Lead market optimization planning and strategic portfolio initiatives aligned with client goals.
- Collaborate with internal and external brokerage teams to ensure effective negotiation and execution.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, landlords, vendors, and internal teams.
- Facilitate client meetings and present transaction activity with clarity and strategic insight.
- Build and maintain strong relationships that reflect PAG’s client-centric ethos.
Operational Excellence
- Monitor workflows to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of services.
- Maintain accurate transaction databases and reporting tools.
- Oversee revenue tracking and financial analysis for all transactions.
Team Development & Collaboration
- Mentor Transaction Coordinators and support onboarding of new team members.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration with Lease Administration, Project Management, and Finance.
- Contribute to the development of standardized processes and playbooks that drive efficiency.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to state real estate standards and internal compliance protocols.
- Coordinate legal review of transaction documents and resolve landlord/tenant disputes.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; finance or real estate preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in transaction management or corporate real estate.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial modeling and budgeting skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client service capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and real estate software platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with precision and urgency.
Certifications
- State real estate salesperson license required.
- LEED, MCR, CCIM designations are a plus.
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: $ 85,000.00 - $100,000.00Cushman & 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 [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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