VP, Transaction Management

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services•Fort Worth, WI

13h•Remote

About The Position

Colliers is seeking a Vice President, Transaction Management to join their Occupier Services team. This role involves managing real estate transaction activities for complex or high-profile portfolios on behalf of corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be motivated to expand their knowledge in commercial real estate, including developing and implementing portfolio-wide transaction strategies, coordinating field resources, and managing lease renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions. This position is suitable for someone eager to coordinate multiple transactions, own the process, utilize marketing support, and 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 dozens of projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

Benefits

Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability
401k plan with 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 annually
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave (for birth parents) after 90 days of employment
Four weeks of paid parental leave (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) after 90 days of employment
Annual bonus, based on company and individual performance