Director, Transaction Management

Director, Transaction Management

Lead the day-to-day transaction management for a high-profile portfolio of properties across North and South America for a global corporate client. Partner closely with the Dallas-based client to implement strategic vision and goals. Take charge of reporting, metrics, budgeting, revenue, and profit tracking. Keep the Account Director and senior leaders updated on profitability and performance.

Portfolio & Client Management :

• Align portfolio plans with client real estate objectives.
• Optimize portfolio according to client workplace strategies.
• Manage brokerage professionals to effectively negotiate lease, sale, sublease, and purchase terms.
• Ensure consistency between C&W service areas and client real estate functions.
• Expand account services and engage in business development, fostering senior-level relationships.
• Oversee documentation flow and client communications.
• Partner with senior operational groups to identify real estate needs and opportunities.

Transaction Management :

Lead transaction teams and service delivery across North and South America.

Execute complex, high-value transactions.

Communicate project parameters based on client needs.

Manage broker selection, transaction negotiations, and legal document review.

Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with state real estate standards.

Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking.

Strategic Planning :

Develop and provide strategic real estate advice.

Identify and implement occupancy cost-saving and expansion / contraction strategies.

Support business case development and strategic plan execution.

Manage stakeholder coordination for proposed transactions.

Collaborate with PPM, GWO, and functional partners for financial analyses and business case development.

Draft decision documents based on business justifications.

Liaise with counsel for lease document preparation.

Conduct transition review meetings post-lease execution.

Additional Duties :

Source transactions and support non-C&W commission-related transactions.

Participate in ad hoc portfolio and transaction-related exercises.

Organize market updates and best practice presentations as part of a global team.

Competencies :

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Client Service Skills

Results-Driven

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Presentation Skills

Ability to Manage Ambiguity

Financial Acumen & Negotiation Skills

Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred.

Minimum seven years of experience in transaction management or corporate real estate.

Proficiency in managing high-level, complex transactions and contract compliance.

Willingness to travel up to 10%.

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 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 : $140,250.00 - $165,000.00.

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