Global Real Estate Transaction Manager

Black & Veatch

Overland Park (KS)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Real Estate Transaction Manager to lead complex global transactions from strategy through closeout. This role partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver real estate solutions that support business objectives and long-term workplace strategy.

The position requires strong commercial real estate expertise, executive-level communication, financial analysis capability, and the ability to manage high-impact transactions with governance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in design, real estate, construction management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in real estate or related field.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

Lead complex global real estate transactions, including market strategy, site selection, financial analysis, lease negotiation support, AFE/approval routing, governance, execution, and closeout.
Drive acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, expansions, consolidations, relocations, and leasing activities; evaluate business requirements, financial impacts, key dates, options, and risks to develop recommendations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and secure office and site locations in priority markets.
Ensure transaction governance, corporate oversight, risk review, approvals, documentation, and administrative requirements are completed accurately and timely for each transaction.
Proactively monitor the real estate portfolio and lead transaction planning for renewals, extensions, expansions, contractions, terminations, consolidations, and other strategic portfolio actions.
Translate corporate real estate strategy, business objectives, market intelligence, financial considerations, and workplace priorities into practical transaction recommendations.
Manage and influence external broker partners, landlords, consultants, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality transaction outcomes aligned with overall real estate objectives.