Real Estate Transactions Manager (Ohio)

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

21h

About The Position

Responsible for managing assigned real estate transactions from initiation through closeout. Coordinates due diligence, negotiations, approvals, and stakeholder communication to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business needs. The posting describes a single vacancy offered across two possible levels: Transaction Manager (Salary Grade 6) and Transaction Manager, Sr (Salary Grade 7). Education and/or relevant experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.

Requirements

Demonstrated negotiation, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
Working knowledge of transaction processes, contracts, financial evaluation, and document coordination.
Ability to manage multiple deals and competing deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transaction tracking tools.
For Transaction Manager: four or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, finance, or related business functions.
For Transaction Manager, Sr: seven or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, portfolio strategy, or related business functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned acquisitions, dispositions, leases, renewals, and related real estate transactions from planning through execution.
Coordinate due diligence, valuation inputs, approvals, documentation, and closing requirements.
Negotiate routine to moderately complex business terms with landlords, sellers, buyers, brokers, and service providers.
Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business leaders to ensure transaction requirements are met.
Track schedules, risks, and dependencies to keep transactions on time and within business expectations.
Maintain transaction records, reporting, and controls to support governance and audit readiness.
Identify and escalate commercial, legal, operational, or timing risks that may affect execution.