Job Title
Director, Transaction Management
Job Description Summary
As a member of Cushman & Wakefieldâ™s Portfolio Advisory Group, the Director, Transaction Management will be dedicated to one or more of Cushman & Wakefieldâ™s most dynamic client accounts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with peers and the account team to support a client's strategic real estate vision. As the Director, Transaction Management you will be responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of various large strategic initiatives and enterprise transactions that cut across various asset classes on behalf of client. Accountabilities include market optimization planning, monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent high quality of service and work product. The strategic initiatives will require the candidate to be proactive around identifying opportunities for the client to optimize their portfolio as well as oversee aggressive negotiations to deliver great outcomes on behalf of the client. The candidate will prepare best in class reporting and be comfortable with ideating solutions.
Job Description
General:Â
⢠Implement portfolio plans with clientâ™s real estate goals and objectives in mindÂ
⢠Optimize and integrate portfolio with clientsâ™ work place strategyÂ
⢠Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchaseÂ
⢠Align C&W and clients on real estate functions to ensure consistency of service areasÂ
⢠Manage the flow of key documentation, responsible for budgeting, revenue and profit tracking of all transactions as well as reporting profitability results to Account Director and/or Senior ManagementÂ
⢠Work with the clientsâ™ operational groups at all levels to identify real estate needsÂ
⢠Prepare, review, and interpret financial analysis/accounting conceptsÂ
⢠Report all transaction revenueÂ
⢠Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports and client materialsÂ
⢠Present transaction activity to client/C&W managementÂ
⢠Participate in all client/C&W business reviewsÂ
⢠Lead and/or facilitate client meetingsÂ
⢠Provide supervision for Transaction team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationshipÂ
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Process Management:Â
⢠Process and program management development and implementationÂ
⢠Implement standardized processes that create maximum efficiencies and add valueÂ
⢠Oversee development and continuous improvement of standard forms and proceduresÂ
⢠Develop performance measurements for internal bench markingÂ
⢠Create and implement account operations manual/playbookÂ
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Transaction Management:Â
⢠Oversee transaction service deliveryÂ
⢠Coordinate and manage transaction teamsÂ
⢠Oversee/manage field broker selection processÂ
⢠Determine clients' needs and communicate project parametersÂ
⢠Oversee negotiations and management of transactionsÂ
⢠Collaborate with portfolio administration team to help ensure data accuracyÂ
⢠Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documentsÂ
⢠Ensure accuracy of financial data and reportingÂ
⢠Resolve landlord/tenant disputesÂ
⢠Coordinate client site visits/market toursÂ
⢠Ensure all state real estate standards are metÂ
⢠Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking of all transactionsÂ
⢠Manage client rebate accountÂ
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Strategic Planning:Â
⢠Lead the development of strategic plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clientsÂ
⢠Identify occupancy cost savings strategiesÂ
⢠Develop occupancy expansion/contraction strategiesÂ
⢠Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategyÂ
⢠Produce and/or support business case developmentÂ
⢠Prepare reports, data and financial analyses toward the completion of a strategic planÂ
⢠Execute strategies by developing action plansÂ
⢠Quantify and report on occupancy cost savings and value add analysesÂ
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KEY COMPETENCIESÂ
1. Client Service SkillsÂ
2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)Â
3. Presentation SkillsÂ
4. Financial AnalysisÂ
5. Negotiation SkillsÂ
6. LeadershipÂ
7. Organization SkillsÂ
8. Teamwork OrientationÂ
9. Multi-TaskingÂ
10. Strategic PlanningÂ
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IMPORTANT EDUCATIONÂ
⢠Bachelorâ™s degree required in any field; finance/real estate preferredÂ
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IMPORTANT EXPERIENCEÂ
⢠7+ years real estate experience in transaction management or corporate real estateÂ
⢠Experience with high-level, complex transaction management including experience in contract management/complianceâ‹Â
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ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSÂ
⢠Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson licenseÂ
⢠LEED, MCR, CCIM designations are a plusÂ
⢠Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, such as a lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.Â
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $178,500.00 - $210,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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