Lead Remote Real Estate Transactions Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Transaction Manager to support a retail-focused portfolio through leases, renewals, sales and dispositions in a remote US setting.

You will coordinate negotiations, review financial analyses, track project activity, and prepare concise reports for clients and stakeholders to meet deadlines and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3–5 years in real estate transactions.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information and manage expectations.
• Strong leadership to influence cross-functional teams.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transactions including leases, renewals, sales, and dispositions.
• Negotiate terms as landlord/seller and tenant/buyer.
• Coordinate property acquisitions and disposition strategies.
• Track project activity and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain transaction tracking system and ensure timely closures.
• Improve processes and advocate CBRE RISE values.
• Lead by example and resolve day-to-day issues.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.

About the Role:

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented commercial real estate professional ready to contribute to groundbreaking innovation? CBRE is seeking a Transaction Manager to support the success of a portfolio on retail transactions.

As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities including new leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of the client. The portfolio includes mostly retail. Some in office work for client interaction will be highly encouraged.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Act as a landlord or seller agent and tenant or buyer agent to effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
• Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals.
• Locate and acquire new properties to meet the client's requirements and timeline.
• Disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, early lease terminations, etc.
• Understand how to review, evaluate, and interpret financial analysis templates.
• Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job subject area and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive approach.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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