Director, Transaction Management

Cushman & Wakefield • New York, NY

2d • $153,850 - $181,000

About The Position

As the Transaction Management Director, you will lead transaction management strategy and execution for large, complex client portfolios and enterprise real estate initiatives across multiple asset classes. The role translates client business objectives into market optimization strategies, transaction plans, portfolio opportunities, and high-quality execution outcomes while leading brokerage resources, transaction teams, and cross-functional partners.

As a member of Cushman & Wakefield’s Portfolio Advisory Group, the Director will be dedicated to one or more dynamic client accounts and collaborate with peers and the account team to support a client's strategic real estate vision. The role embodies the team philosophy “Client First, Insight Always, Execution Excellence,” with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead market optimization planning and strategic transaction initiatives aligned with client business goals, portfolio objectives, and real estate priorities.
• Develop strategic real estate plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clients.
• Identify occupancy cost savings strategies, pull-forward opportunities, expansion and contraction strategies, and other portfolio optimization opportunities.
• Produce and support business case development, reporting, data analysis, and financial analysis for strategic plans.
• Initiate transactions, dispositions, and renewals, and guide transaction delivery through execution.
• Manage internal and third-party brokerage resources throughout transactions, providing strategic direction to brokers and client stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations to deliver favorable client outcomes and support consistent transaction management practices.
• Execute complex, large transactions and oversee legal review of client leased documents.
• Engage project managers, facility managers, environmental consultants, and other partners as needed for transaction execution.
• Partner with client corporate real estate teams and local business unit leaders to understand requirements and build transaction strategies.
• Lead and facilitate client presentations, business reviews, key client meetings, and transaction governance discussions.
• Partner with clients’ senior-level operational groups to identify real estate needs, transaction priorities, and opportunities.
• Maintain and monitor client process reporting and ensure accurate transaction data using various systems.
• Perform market and financial analysis to support transaction strategy, portfolio recommendations, and client decision making.
• Manage revenue projections and tracking for account-level visibility and performance management.
• Prepare close-out reports and value-add calculations for transactions.
• Coordinate reporting requirements and guide field agents, service partners, and clients to maximize reporting effectiveness.
• Modify and adapt process documents and playbooks to meet client requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, innovations, post-transaction reviews, and client survey practices.
• Leverage AI-enabled and technology-driven solutions to improve transaction execution, reporting quality, analysis, workflow efficiency, and client outcomes.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to support an engaged, high-performing transaction management team.
• Lead transaction teams, brokers, field agents, service partners, and cross-functional contributors through complex transaction activity.
• Maintain a cohesive, performance-measured team environment supporting client satisfaction, work quality, and consistent delivery.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally available to eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans are generally available to eligible employees.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally available to eligible employees.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed