Job Title

Sr. Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

Oversee daily transaction management activities for a complex and/or high-profile portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more National and/or Global Corporate Services clients. Key responsibilities include developing and executing market optimization strategies, monitoring internal and external workflows to ensure consistent service quality and deliverables, and leading or supervising Transaction Managers and Transaction Coordinators. Additionally, accountable for transaction budgeting, revenue and profit tracking, and reporting financial performance to the Account Director and/or senior leadership.

Job Description

Portfolio & Client Management

• Execute portfolio strategies aligned with the client’s real estate goals and business objectives.

• Integrate and optimize the portfolio in support of the client’s workplace strategy.

• Partner with C&W and external brokerage professionals to negotiate favorable business terms across a broad range of transactions, including leases, sales, subleases, and acquisitions.

• Ensure alignment between C&W and the client’s real estate functions to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

• Manage critical documentation workflows and maintain clear, proactive client communications.

• Collaborate with client operational teams at all levels to assess and address real estate requirements.

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial models and accounting concepts.

• Track and report all transaction-related revenue.

• Ensure accuracy and quality control of transaction reports and client deliverables.

• Present transaction updates and performance results to client and C&W leadership.

• Participate in client and C&W business review meetings.

• Lead and facilitate client meetings as required.

• Supervise Transaction team members and other personnel supporting account activity.

Process Management

• Design, develop, and implement transaction and program management processes.

• Establish standardized procedures to drive efficiency and enhance value.

• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of templates, forms, and operational procedures.

• Create performance metrics for internal benchmarking and process evaluation.

• Develop and maintain the account operations manual/playbook.

Transaction Management

• Direct overall transaction service delivery.

• Coordinate and manage transaction teams across markets.

• Lead and oversee the field broker selection process.

• Define client requirements and communicate project scope and parameters.

• Supervise negotiations and end-to-end transaction execution.

• Partner with portfolio administration teams to ensure data integrity.

• Coordinate legal review of lease and ownership documentation.

• Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance in reporting.

• Resolve landlord and tenant disputes as needed.

• Organize client site visits and market tours.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state real estate regulations.

• Oversee transaction budgeting and revenue tracking.

• Manage client rebate accounts.

Strategic Planning

• Lead the development of strategic real estate plans and provide advisory guidance to clients.

• Identify and implement occupancy cost reduction opportunities.

• Develop expansion and contraction strategies aligned with business needs.

• Drive execution of approved strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and support business case development.

• Develop reports, financial models, and data analyses to inform strategic decisions.

• Translate strategies into actionable implementation plans.

• Quantify and report occupancy cost savings and value-added outcomes.

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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 79,900.00 - $94,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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