Transaction Coordinator

CRE Finance Council; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills is seeking a highly organized Transaction Coordinator to support our Corporate Real Estate team. You will act as the engine behind Account Managers, coordinating lease renewals, acquisitions, dispositions, and expansions across a corporate portfolio.

Responsibilities include linking internal units with brokers and legal counsel to ensure on-time, on-budget transactions aligned with corporate strategy, and maintaining strict oversight of critical dates and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in commercial real estate transaction management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures (Triple Net, Gross, Modified Gross).
• Proficiency with CRE portfolio management software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to translate complex data for non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end real estate transactions including leases, acquisitions, renewals and dispositions for corporate portfolios.
• Serve as the central liaison among internal teams, brokers, and legal counsel to ensure timely, budget-conscious transactions aligned with strategy.
• Track critical dates, renewals, and rent commencements; maintain portfolio databases and reporting for leadership.

Job description

About Savills

Savills is an organization full of extraordinary individuals. Brilliant people who are driven to succeed, hungry to remain at the forefront of their specialties, and eager to propel themselves, our clients, and our business forward. We are one of the preeminent commercial real estate firms with services ranging from tenant representation and project management to workplace strategy and occupant experience - showcasing the breadth and depth of our expertise.

Find your place to thrive

No matter the role you’re in, we all share one purpose: to help people thrive through places and spaces. The DNA ingrained in our business guides us on this mission, shaping the way we behave to deliver the best results. When you join Savills, our ask for you is simple:

Be extraordinary, together.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Transaction Coordinator to support our Corporate Real Estate team. In this role, you will act as the critical engine behind our Account Managers, overseeing the execution of real estate transactions across a diverse corporate portfolio.

Your day-to-day will involve coordinating lease renewals, new acquisitions, dispositions, and expansions. You will serve as the central point of contact linking internal business units, Account Managers, external brokers, and legal counsel to ensure every transaction is executed on time, within budget, and aligned with corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Execution & Coordination: Manage the end-to-end transaction lifecycle for corporate leases, acquisitions, subleases, and dispositions.
• Account Manager Support: Partner directly with CRE Account Managers to gather business requirements, evaluate market options, and implement portfolio strategies.
• Broker & Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison with third-party brokerage networks. Issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), review site options, and hold external teams accountable to timelines.
• Financial & Critical Date Tracking: Maintain strict oversight of portfolio databases. Proactively track lease expirations, renewal options, termination dates, and rent commencements to eliminate compliance risks.
• Financial Analysis: Perform financial evaluations, including sales & lease comparables analysis, net present value (NPV) calculations, cash flow analyses, and lease-vs-buy comparisons to support decision‑making.
• Document Review & Due Diligence: Coordinate the draft and review of Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease agreements, amendments, and estoppels alongside corporate legal counsel.
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare transaction business cases, approval memos, and regular portfolio status reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience: 1-3+ years of experience in commercial real estate transaction management, corporate real estate, or commercial brokerage.
• Portfolio Comfort: Proven track record managing transaction pipelines across multiple markets (regional, national, and global).
• Lease Literacy: Deep understanding of commercial lease structures (Triple Net, Gross, Modified Gross) and technical legal terminology.
• Software Proficiency: Experience utilizing CRE portfolio management software alongside advanced Excel skills.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to easily translate complex real estate data for non-real-estate clients.

Preferred:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Licensure: Active Real Estate Broker license is a strong plus.
• Certifications: Professional designations such as CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) or MCR (Master of Corporate Real Estate).

What Success Looks Like in This Role

The First 90 Days:

You have successfully audited the upcoming 12-month critical dates pipeline, built strong working relationships with regional brokerage partners, and seamlessly assumed day-to-day transaction workflows, allowing Account Managers to focus on high-level client strategy.

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status,or any other protected characteristic. Savills participates in the E-Verify program.