Posted
07-Oct-2022
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Sales & Leasing, Transaction Management
Location(s)
Cleveland - Ohio - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - United States of America
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate services firm. CBRE has over 100,000 employees and operates in more than 100 countries. We are seeking a Sr. Transaction Manager to join our team in Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh or Detroit Metro.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a complex or high profile portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients. Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy for acquiring and disposing of real estate properties. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sale renewals, early lease termination, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
Concurrently acts as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent and effectively negotiates the business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products, including land, office, retail and industrial.
Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitates client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
Drafts and creates a large 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, and broker's opinions of value.
Coordinates the negotiation of sales through a field broker. Negotiates leases and lease amendments. Monitors lease expirations. Negotiates lease renewals within prescribed timeline. Locates and acquires new properties to meet client's requirements and timeline. Disposes of surplus properties within prescribed timeline.
Understands how to review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including book 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.
Works closely with CBRE and/or client's Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management, and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
Closely tracks all transaction activity (commissionable and non-commissionable), prepares commission forecasts and vouchers, and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of clients.
Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties.
Adheres to all state real estate agency requirements. Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
Resolves landlord and tenant disputes.
Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business or related field, MBA preferred.
5+ years of transactions or related industry experience.
Real Estate Salesperson license within 90 days of hire.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation ability.
Superior analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to problem solve and develop multiple solutions.
Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Experience conducting financial and business analysis, preparing budgets, forecasts and reports.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
Business acumen, leadership and strong negotiation skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.