Transaction Director

CBRE Group, Inc.; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle (CA, CA, WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Transaction Management Director to oversee a team responsible for commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will manage daily activities, mentor staff, and implement strategies aligned with client goals. This role offers a mix of hybrid and remote work with some travel commitments. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of financial analysis are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and mentoring employees.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transaction management team and staff development.
• Coordinate daily activities and set work schedules.
• Support internal divisions on land and facilities management.
• Implement real estate plans aligned with client goals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients.
• Monitor quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate with external partners and vendors.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Financial analysis

Real estate negotiation

Project management

Client relationship management

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Transaction Management Director, you will oversee the transaction management team responsible for performing a variety of commercial real estate transaction activities, including the negotiation of new leases, renewals, and dispositions of surplus commercial properties on behalf of clients.

Ideal locations for this position include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. This role offers a blend of hybrid and remote work, with some travel required.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision of employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Support staff and internal divisions on the acquisition, management, and disposal of land and facilities.
• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Coordinate field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, business partners, etc. Facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the completion of transactions.
• Evaluate and interpret financial analysis templates. Develop a robust client report package. Prepare and deliver effective presentations to relevant parties. • Administer quality assurance program, tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators, and customer satisfaction surveys.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.