Senior Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Transaction Manager will provide oversight and management of the delivery of real estate services to client(s), focusing on effective management of real estate functions, contracts, negotiations, and all transaction services required. This role involves managing and negotiating advanced transactions, including market optimization, site identification, lease terms, and renewals. The Senior Transaction Manager will lead major or high-profile transactions with minimal assistance, compile and provide accurate tracking and reporting of client deliverables, and monitor the workload of the team. A key aspect of this role is understanding client strategic real estate goals and implementing corresponding real estate plans, while also providing leadership and guidance through the onboarding and training of new team members. The position requires creating and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external parties, providing regular feedback to leadership, and managing day-to-day client interactions and expectations. Participation in team and client objectives is crucial to ensure targets are met, alongside providing a high level of customer service to clients and vendors. The role may also involve managing or executing special projects and demonstrating initiative by taking on additional responsibilities. Assistance with the preparation of transaction documents for new business pursuits is also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree
5+ years relevant work experience
Or any similar combination of education and experience
Must obtain and hold state real estate license
Advanced familiarity with and understanding of lease language and terms, the reconciliation process for Common Area Maintenance, insurance and real estate taxes
Proficiency in all applicable software/hardware applications, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong financing, budgeting and pro forma modeling skills
Demonstrated leadership, self-management, and problem resolution skills
Ability to manage, review, and approve a large volume of transactions simultaneously
Proven record of providing exceptional internal and external customer service
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and reflect a sense of urgency by meeting or exceeding deadlines

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and management of the delivery of real estate services to client(s) with focus on effective management of real estate functions, contracts and negotiations and all transaction services required
Manage and negotiate advanced transactions including market optimization activities, site identification and selection, LOI and lease terms, and renewals
Lead major or high profile transactions with minimal assistance from others
Compile and provide accurate tracking and reporting of client(s) deliverables
Monitor and review the workload of team and/or managers
Understand client(s) strategic real estate goals and implement corresponding real estate plans
Provide leadership and guidance through the on-boarding support of new team members, including training of new team members
Create and maintain trust and strong relationships with internal and external parties
Provide regular feedback to leadership regarding issues, challenges, and areas for additional focus
Manage day-to-day client interactions and expectations
Participate in team and client objectives to ensure targets and goals are achieved
Provide high level of customer service to client(s) and vendors
Manage or execute special projects, as assigned
Demonstrate initiative through taking on additional projects and responsibilities
Assist with preparation of transaction documents (e.g. case studies) needed for new business pursuits