Senior Transaction Manager

Cresa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresa is seeking a leader to manage end-to-end real estate transactions for a complex portfolio on behalf of corporate clients. The role directs internal teams and external partners in lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and strategic disposition actions to maximize client value.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial analysis capabilities (NPV/IRR), robust negotiation skills, and proven project management experience in industrial and office settings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading real estate transactions from start to finish.
• Office and industrial real estate experience required; retail experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end real estate transactions including site selection, financial analysis, contract negotiations, zoning and entitlements, and site development.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to drive on-time, on-budget outcomes.
• Incorporate client business drivers, market intelligence and challenges to optimize value and terms.
• Prepare and review documents such as PIFs, market reports, RFPs, LOIs, and value opinions.
• Analyze cash flow, NPV and IRR to advise clients on strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Real estate transactions

Job description

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.

Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.

We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Job Description

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.

Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.

We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Summary

Management of end-to-end real estate transaction activities for complex or high-profile portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients. This role manages internal and external resources and other stakeholders in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposal of excess space through subleasing, sale, and alternative transaction strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Core competency in the ability to lead and direct real estate transactions from beginning to end including complex site selection, financial analysis, contract negotiations, zoning and entitlements, and site development. Both industrial and office experience required with retail experience preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple projects, tasks and stakeholders concurrently and in an organized manner. Program management and workstream management skills are key to success.
• Ability to incorporate clients’ business drivers, market intelligence and challenges to manage complex transactions and demonstrate value.
• Develops a wide range of considerations and relevant documents, including but not limited to project initiation forms (PIFs), market comparable reports, Broker Opinions of Value (BOVs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), location comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.
• Experience and ability to examine, analyze, and interpret complex financial assessments including NPV (net present value), cash flow projections and IRR (internal rate of return) to advise clients accordingly.