Director, Transaction Management

Cushman & Wakefield•Denver, CO

4d•$127,500 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the day-to-day transaction management for a specialized broker-led advisory team serving clients in the technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and research & development sectors. Partner closely with the brokerage team and client stakeholders to execute some of the most complex and mission-critical lease transactions in our industry — including cleanrooms, secure/classified facilities, R&D and laboratory space, and other specialized-use environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum seven years of experience in transaction management or corporate real estate
Proficiency in managing high-level, complex transactions and contract compliance
Must obtain and hold a state real estate salesperson license in the state of Colorado.
In-office presence required five (5) days per week.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
Experience supporting clients in technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and/or research & development sectors strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Align with client’s real estate objectives, accounting for sector-specific drivers such as product development timelines, government contract cycles, clinical/research milestones, and funding events
Optimize the portfolio according to client workplace and facility strategies, including specialized space types such as laboratories, cleanrooms, and secure/classified environments
Manage brokerage professionals — including brokers with sector-specific expertise — to effectively negotiate lease, sale, sublease, and purchase terms for high profile facilities
Ensure consistency between C&W service areas and the client’s real estate, facilities, security, and compliance functions
Oversee documentation flow and client communications, maintaining a high standard of discretion and confidentiality given the sensitivity of client operations and facilities
Partner with senior operational, security, and compliance groups to identify real estate needs and opportunities
Responsible for day-to-day transaction management and service delivery for a broker-led account, coordinating closely with brokerage partners on deal strategy and execution
Execute complex, high-value transactions, including build-to-suit, acquisitions and dispositions, and other specialized-use facility transactions
Communicate project parameters based on client needs, including technical, security, and regulatory requirements specific to the client’s industry
Manage broker selection, transaction negotiations, and legal document review for facilities with specialized infrastructure needs.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants on facility requirements unique to technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and R&D environments
Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with state real estate standards
Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking
Develop and provide strategic real estate advice tailored to innovation-driven and essential operating environments
Identify and implement occupancy cost-saving and expansion/contraction strategies which are aligned to clients’ objectives
Support business case development and strategic plan execution
Manage stakeholder coordination for proposed transactions, including the client’s security, legal, and technical/facilities teams as needed
Draft decision documents based on business justifications
Liaise with counsel for lease document preparation
Conduct transition review meetings post-lease execution
Participate in ad hoc portfolio and transaction-related exercises
Organize market updates and best practice presentations specific to the technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and R&D sectors as part of a global team
Monitor market trends affecting specialized-use real estate, including life sciences and lab market conditions, and secure-facility availability
Willingness to travel as needed to support client site visits at specialized facilities