Transaction Manager - GLS Max

Newmark • Atlanta, GA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transaction Manager serves as Newmark’s lead representative for the planning, execution, and successful completion of assigned lease acquisition actions under the GSA GLS Max contract. Except for inherently governmental functions, the Transaction Manager acts in the capacity of, and performs the same duties as, a GSA Leasing Specialist, and functions as GSA’s primary point of contact responsible for the successful completion of each assigned Task Order. This position provides end-to-end transaction leadership across market analysis, solicitation, pricing, negotiation, award support, and post-award coordination to help ensure timely, compliant, and customer-focused leasing outcomes for GSA and its customer agencies.

Requirements

• Must possess the required real estate broker licensure, or otherwise meet applicable state and local jurisdiction licensure requirements, for a location within the assigned geographic zone.
• Must have demonstrated experience performing commercial real estate transactions, including tenant or owner representation services, comparable in scope and complexity to GSA lease acquisition support services.
• Must have working knowledge of the GSA lease acquisition process, applicable lease contract documents, market survey practices, solicitation procedures, and related policies, procedures, and administrative limitations.
• Must be able to perform core transaction activities such as market analysis, Request for Lease Proposal preparation, pricing and funding support, negotiation, and post-award tenant improvement design and construction coordination.
• Must be able to analyze lease offers, rental structures, tenant improvement pricing, and other transaction data, and communicate clear, well-supported recommendations to Government stakeholders.
• Must possess strong negotiation, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple transaction milestones, priorities, and communications simultaneously.
• Must be able to prepare, maintain, and organize complete and accurate transaction documentation, correspondence, and lease files in accordance with contract requirements and GSA standards.
• Must be able to identify project risks, schedule impacts, and transaction issues early and support timely resolution to help ensure successful completion of assigned Task Orders.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (2–4 year college degree) preferred.
• Broker licensure by state/local jurisdiction, or compliance with the applicable state licensure requirement.
• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial real estate experience, which must include at least one (1) year of government real estate experience, all within the past ten (10) years.
• Demonstrated ability to review project documentation, track schedules and milestones, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and support successful execution from lease award through occupancy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to identify project risks, document deficiencies, support corrective actions, and communicate status clearly to Government and project stakeholders.
• Required training (to be completed as specified under the contract; may be completed within four (4) months following Notice to Proceed if temporary approval is granted by the Government): Lease Acquisition Training, Federal Real Property Lease Law, Cost and Price Analysis of Lease Proposals, Techniques of Negotiating Federal Real Property Leases, Pricing in Leased Space Training, Market Survey Training (SME2U), GSA Online University (OLU) training — required annually, GLS Max Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned lease acquisition actions and provide day-to-day transaction management from project initiation through lease award and post-award transition.
• Perform leasing support services in a manner aligned with the GSA Leasing Specialist role, except for inherently governmental functions, and support the successful completion of each assigned Task Order.
• Conduct market analysis, market surveys, and related research to identify viable locations, assess market conditions, and support development of acquisition strategies that meet customer agency requirements.
• Support the development, refinement, and documentation of space requirements, acquisition plans, schedules, and solicitation materials, including Requests for Lease Proposals (RLPs) and related amendments.
• Solicit, receive, organize, and evaluate offers and proposal information; analyze pricing, tenant improvement costs, market comparables, and other transaction data to support sound leasing recommendations.
• Lead or support negotiations with lessors and their representatives regarding rental rates, lease terms and conditions, tenant improvement build-out, delivery requirements, and other business terms within the scope of the contract.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize lease acquisition documentation, transaction records, analysis, correspondence, and supporting materials in accordance with GSA and customer procedures and Task Order requirements.
• Coordinate with GSA officials, customer agencies, legal counsel, lessors, brokers, post-award staff, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain momentum, and support timely transaction milestones.
• Track schedules, critical dates, deliverables, approvals, and risks throughout the lease acquisition lifecycle, and communicate status, recommended actions, and emerging issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support lease award and transition activities, including coordination of post-award tenant improvement design and construction requirements, transfer of project information, and continuity of service through occupancy-related milestones as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve transaction efficiency, strengthen market competition, enhance documentation quality, and achieve cost-effective outcomes that support GSA and customer agency objectives.

Benefits

• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• This position may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree