Transaction Management Manager

About the Role

As a CBRE Transaction Management Manager, you will lead real estate transaction activities for a major telecommunications client, with a specific focus on supporting retail-focused Distribution Initiatives. You will manage a portfolio of lease transactions, working closely with the client’s Director of Retail Real Estate to execute strategy and drive results across a multi-site portfolio.

This role is part of CBRE’s Advisory & Transaction Services team, which delivers strategic real estate solutions to corporate clients. In this position, you will play a highly visible, client-facing role requiring strong negotiation expertise, retail real estate experience, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is an on-site role based in the Dallas market. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Dallas area and work in-office 4–5 days per week due to client requirements.

--- ## What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, renewals, and amendments across a retail-focused portfolio.
• Partner closely with the client’s Director of Retail Real Estate to execute portfolio strategy and achieve business objectives.
• Negotiate business terms with landlords, tenants, brokers, and other stakeholders to drive favorable outcomes.
• Monitor lease expirations and proactively manage renewals to ensure continuity and minimize risk.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners, including brokers, legal teams, and client stakeholders.
• Track transaction activity, key milestones, and savings, and maintain accurate reporting within project management systems.
• Review and interpret lease documents and financial components (e.g., rent structures, escalations, key terms).
• Support property identification and site acquisition efforts aligned to the client’s distribution and retail strategy.
• Utilize tools such as Dimension, Placer.ai, and Tango to manage transactions and portfolio data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across transaction workflows.

--- ## What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Active Real Estate License required (must be current at time of application).
• 5+ years of experience in retail real estate transaction management, with a strong focus on lease negotiation.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end transactions including renewals, amendments, and lease execution.
• Strong client-facing experience supporting corporate real estate portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to review and interpret complex lease documents independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to balance consultative discussions and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); basic financial analysis skills.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience in telecommunications or distribution network real estate.
• Experience managing multi-site or portfolio-based transactions.
• Exposure to tools such as Co Star, Placer.ai, Tango, or similar systems.

--- ## Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

--- ## Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

--- ## Disclaimers

• This role does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must be able to work on-site in the Dallas market in alignment with client expectations.