Job Title

Sr. Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Transaction Manager is responsible for managing and executing the expansion and oversight of a dynamic real estate portfolio, with a focus on site selection, portfolio management, and transaction execution. This role requires an experienced deal-maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and can drive organizational efficiencies through process improvement. The position will also be expected to aid in the creation of systems and processes that ensure organizational efficiencies within the growing department.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a region and own the production of new sites across targeted service areas.
• Be a subject matter expert on your region and influence the business on where target service areas should be located.
• In addition to executing new sites, day-to-day portfolio management of all active sites is required.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with real estate owners, local businesses with high community presence, and cities/counties.
• Represent client at public hearings related to projects in your region.
• Deep dive in surveying new markets to find optimal partners and locations that align with the client strategy and brand.
• Lead and manage the site selection due diligence process.
• Coordinate closely with all internal stakeholders including concept design, A&E, construction, legal and lease administration.
• Own the lease negotiation process with support from client counsel
• Cultivate a relationship and establish a proof of concept with various utility companies, ensuring leadership is aware of incentive programs or any other strategic efforts
• Support occasional pop-up event and other initiative with client.
• Oversee the end-to-end transaction process, from initiation through execution, ensuring compliance with all standards and KPIs.
• Implement and continuously improve standardized processes, forms, and procedures to maximize efficiency and value.
• Manage the flow of key documentation and communications.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, transaction management, business development, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced certifications (LEED, MCR, CCIM) are a plus.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
• Excellent presentation, communication (oral and written), and negotiation skills.
• EV charging, industrial site selection are a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Financial analysis and strategic planning proficiency.
• Willingness to travel (up to 40%).
• Must obtain and maintain any required state real estate licenses.
• Ability to read and interpret complex real estate transaction documents (leases, purchase & sale agreements, etc.).

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: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

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.

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 HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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