Transaction Manager

JLL•Chicago, IL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. We are looking for a Transaction Manager to join our Data Center Brokerage team in our Chicago, IL office. Your primary focus will be to manage deal workflow while fostering client relationships and business growth. You will work both independently and as part of a team, and will occasionally supervise or manage the workload of Senior Analysts and Analysts. Our Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units. This is a high-volume client-facing environment that is fun, fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic and inclusive.

Requirements

3+ years commercial real estate transaction or leasing experience or data center experience

Nice To Haves

Understanding of & commitment to client services with superior negotiation, leasing & interpersonal skills including verbal & written communication
Ability to build relationships & interact effectively with business partners & clients
Project management capabilities, including multi-tasking, prioritization, deadline management, & the ability to work both independently & with a team
Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, assignments & to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or related is preferred
Real estate brokerage or salesperson's license

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive project oversight ensuring all initiatives remain on track through rigorous timeline management, deliverable coordination, and quality assurance across all client engagements
Drive operational efficiency across team functions by streamlining RFP processes, pitch development, prospecting workflows, and client outreach activities while maintaining robust prospect tracking systems
Proactively anticipate client and team needs, identifying potential challenges and implementing solutions before requests are made, maintaining a forward-thinking approach to project management
Oversee master project tracking system encompassing pipeline management, deliverable coordination, action item delegation, and systematic follow-up protocols to ensure seamless project execution
Coordinate daily and weekly strategic meetings to drive critical support functions and maintain momentum across all active engagements and business development activities
Develop and maintain comprehensive status dashboards and tracking systems for pursuit activities and transaction management, providing real-time visibility into project status
Execute comprehensive deal administration including CRM system management, representative agreement processing, NDA coordination, scope of work development, RFP creation, and LOI preparation
Provide executive calendar management and comprehensive meeting support including briefing preparation, detailed note-taking, action item documentation, and systematic follow-up coordination
Process and coordinate NDA execution, proposal development, RFP response management, and conduct systematic follow-up communications to advance deal progression
Coordinate targeted email communications and marketing outreach initiatives while maintaining organized file management systems across all client engagements
Assist in developing client deliverables including offering memorandums, summary decks, management of RFP analysis, property reviews and more
Client facing at times