Commercial Leasing Portfolio Manager

Friedman Real Estate; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401

3+ weeks PTO and 10 holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Referral bonuses and recognition

Job summary

Friedman Real Estate is seeking a Commercial Leasing Portfolio Manager in Farmington Hills, MI to lead the full lifecycle of leasing transactions for a portfolio of commercial properties. You will negotiate leases, LOIs, and RFPs while managing client and broker relationships.

The role reports to the Managing Director – Leasing and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to drive deal outcomes and ensure exceptional service. Strong CRE experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years in commercial leasing, real estate negotiations, asset management, brokerage, or related CRE roles.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating lease terms, reviewing legal documents, and core leasing terminology.
• Strong relationship management with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire leasing lifecycle for the assigned portfolio from prospect to execution.
• Lead deal structuring and evaluation of leasing opportunities.
• Oversee renewals, relocations, and new lease initiatives for the portfolio.
• Coordinate with legal teams to review, draft, and negotiate lease documents and term sheets.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and brokers to ensure high-level service and outcomes.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/real estate/finance

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Commercial Leasing Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial properties and leading the full lifecycle of leasing transactions. This role oversees negotiating and drafting commercial lease agreements, letters of intent, and requests for proposals while managing both client and broker relationships. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong real estate acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex deals from initial prospect engagement through execution.

This position reports to the Managing Director – Leasing and collaborates closely with Friedman’s internal teams (construction, legal, accounting, brokerage, and property management), as well as third‑party clients, and external brokers.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Lifecycle Management

• Manage the entire leasing process, including initial broker communication, prospect qualification, proposal development, RFP responses, and lease negotiation
• Lead deal structuring and evaluation of leasing opportunities
• Oversee renewals, relocations, and new lease initiatives for assigned portfolio
• Coordinate with legal teams to review, draft, and negotiate lease documents, amendments, and term sheets
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring consistent communication and a high level of service
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, property owners, and tenants to drive deal outcomes

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in commercial leasing, real estate negotiations, asset management, brokerage, or related commercial real estate roles
• Demonstrated experience negotiating lease terms, reviewing legal documents, and understanding core leasing terminology
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to interface effectively with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

Preferred

• Law degree or paralegal degree/certificate
• Experience working with third‑party clients and managing a portfolio of commercial assets
• Proficiency with CRM or lease‑tracking systems

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• 3+ weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Referral bonuses and recognition programs

Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.