Director, Strategic Real Estate Transactions

cw; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Denver seeks a Director, Transaction Management to lead the day-to-day management for a broker-led advisory team serving clients in technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and R&D. You will coordinate with brokerage partners to execute complex lease and acquisition transactions, ensuring compliance and alignment with client strategy.

Requirements include 7+ years in transaction management or corporate real estate, Bachelor's degree, Colorado real estate license,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Proficiency in managing high-level, complex transactions and contract compliance
• Experience in technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and/or research & development sectors strongly preferred
• Must obtain Colorado real estate salesperson license; in-office presence five days per week; travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Align with client's real estate objectives including sector-specific drivers
• Optimize portfolio for client workplace strategies incl. labs, cleanrooms, secure environments
• Manage brokers to negotiate lease, sale, sublease, and purchase terms for high-profile facilities
• Ensure consistency between C&W service areas and client's real estate, facilities, security, and compliance functions
• Oversee documentation flow and client communications with discretion and confidentiality
• Partner with senior operational, security, and compliance groups to identify needs and opportunities
• Day-to-day transaction management and service delivery coordinating with brokerage partners
• Execute complex, high-value transactions including build-to-suit, acquisitions and dispositions
• Communicate project parameters including technical, security, and regulatory requirements
• Manage broker selection, negotiations, and legal document review for specialized facilities
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants on facility requirements
• Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with state real estate standards
• Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking
• Develop and provide strategic real estate advice tailored to innovation-driven environments
• Identify occupancy cost-saving and expansion/contraction strategies
• Support business case development and strategic plan execution
• Manage stakeholder coordination with security, legal, and facilities teams
• Draft decision documents and liaise with counsel
• Conduct transition review meetings post-lease execution
• Participate in ad hoc portfolio and transaction-related exercises
• Organize market updates and best practice presentations for technology sectors
• Monitor market trends in life sciences and lab market conditions

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Client Service Skills

Results-Driven

Communication Proficiency

Presentation Skills

Ability to Manage Ambiguity

Financial Acumen & Negotiation Skills

Discretion in handling sensitive and

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Denver seeks a Director, Transaction Management to lead the day-to-day management for a broker-led advisory team serving clients in technology, aerospace & defense, life sciences, and R&D. You will coordinate with brokerage partners to execute complex lease and acquisition transactions, ensuring compliance and alignment with client strategy.

Requirements include 7+ years in transaction management or corporate real estate, Bachelor's degree, Colorado real estate license,