VP, Transaction Management
About The Position
Our Occupier Services team is looking for a Vice President, Transaction Management who is motivated by the drive to expand their knowledge in all aspects of commercial real estate. This role involves providing ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a complex or high-profile portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients. The position also includes preparing, recommending, and implementing portfolio-wide transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of real estate properties, and coordinating field resources and other stakeholders in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, downsizing renewals, early lease termination, and more. This role is perfect for someone who is eager to coordinate multiple transactions, own the process, flex their creative muscle with marketing support and help maintain effective client relations to help build business for the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of commercial real estate transaction experience, applicable industry tenure or similar combination of education and experience.
- Active real estate license (otherwise must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment).
- Advanced computer software applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills.
- Working knowledge of AI and large language model (LLM) tools, with the ability to apply them to research, analysis, and workflow efficiency (agents).
- Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective and persuasive presentation ability on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, proof reading, and multi-tasking skills.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Responsibilities
- Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals.
- Assist with project initiation and scope of definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
- Act as a tenant/buyer/end user agent and effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, such as lease acquisition, renewal, regear, property disposal and acquisitions, for mainly office and data center in North America.
- Coordinate field broker selection and other required resources and subject matter experts.
- Facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
- Draft and create a variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker.
- Negotiate leases and lease amendments.
- Monitor lease expirations and other critical dates.
- Develop strategies and negotiate lease renewals within prescribed timeline.
- Locate and acquire new properties to meet client requirements and timelines.
- Dispose of surplus properties within the timeline.
- Review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) financial analyses to enable clients to make more informed decisions.
- Closely track all transaction activity (commissionable and non-commissionable), prepare commission forecasts and vouchers, and account for all savings results achieved on behalf of clients.
- Monitor and maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion.
- Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Attend regular calls across time zones and travel as needed for site tours, regional meetings, and other business requirements.
- Manage dozen projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
- Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability
- Company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match
- 10 days of sick leave
- A minimum of 15 days vacation annually
- Unlimited time off (for certain senior-level roles)
- 10 paid holidays
- Two personal flex days throughout the calendar year
- Twelve weeks (for birth parents) of paid parental leave
- 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave
- Annual bonus, based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
