Transaction Manager

JLL; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transaction Manager to lead lease transactions and client relationships in a fast-paced brokerage environment. The role focuses on coordinating tenant improvements, TI construction, and move-in activities while ensuring timely, compliant project delivery.

The position requires 3+ years in commercial real estate transactions or leasing, plus a real estate license. Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial real estate transaction or leasing experience.
• Real estate brokerage or salesperson’s license.

Responsibilities

• Improve client transaction management processes with high-volume transactions, reporting updates to clients and attending regular client meetings & conference calls.
• Support tenant improvement projects and move-in coordination.
• Serve as the main point of contact for tenants once a lease is signed.
• Guide customers through pre-occupancy requirements (Business Tax Receipt, Certificate of Use).
• Support tenants in coordinating IT setup, security systems, furniture, warehouse racking, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Oversee tenant improvements and construction activities with contractors and internal Prologis teams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and communications to ensure on-time delivery of tenant projects.
• Track and resolve customer issues to maintain a seamless move-in experience.
• Review lease documents, write lease summaries & abstracts, as part of due diligence process.
• Work on and direct special projects & assignments

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

What This Job Involves

We are looking for a

• Improve client transaction management processes by handling a high volume of transactions, reporting updates to clients and attending regular client meetings & conference calls
• Support tenant improvement projects and move-in coordination, including but not limited to:
• Serve as the main point of contact for tenants once a lease is signed.
• Guide customers through critical pre-occupancy requirements, including obtaining a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and Certificate of Use (COU).
• Support tenants in coordinating IT setup, security systems, furniture, warehouse racking, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Help coordinate and oversee tenant specific improvements (TI) and construction activities with contractors, municipalities, and internal Prologis teams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and communications to ensure on-time, compliant delivery of tenant projects.
• Track and resolve customer issues to maintain a seamless move-in experience.
• Review lease documents, write lease summaries & abstracts, as part of due diligence process
• Work on and direct special projects & assignments

What This Job Involves

We are looking for a Transaction Manager to join our Brokerage team in our Atlanta, GA office. Your primary focus will be to manage lease transactions while fostering client relationships and business growth. You will work both independently and as part of a team. Our Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units. This is a high-volume client-facing environment that is fun, fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic and inclusive.

• Improve client transaction management processes by handling a high volume of transactions, reporting updates to clients and attending regular client meetings & conference calls
• Support tenant improvement projects and move-in coordination, including but not limited to:
• Serve as the main point of contact for tenants once a lease is signed.
• Guide customers through critical pre-occupancy requirements, including obtaining a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) and Certificate of Use (COU).
• Support tenants in coordinating IT setup, security systems, furniture, warehouse racking, equipment, and other operational needs.
• Help coordinate and oversee tenant specific improvements (TI) and construction activities with contractors, municipalities, and internal Prologis teams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and communications to ensure on-time, compliant delivery of tenant projects.
• Track and resolve customer issues to maintain a seamless move-in experience.
• Review lease documents, write lease summaries & abstracts, as part of due diligence process
• Work on and direct special projects & assignments

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:

Required

• 3+ years commercial real estate transaction or leasing experience
• Real estate brokerage or salesperson’s license

Preferred

• Understanding of & commitment to client services with superior negotiation, leasing & interpersonal skills including verbal & written communication
• Ability to build relationships & interact effectively with business partners & clients
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, assignments & to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
• Project management capabilities, including multi-tasking, prioritization, deadline management, & the ability to work both independently & with a team. Previous experience in real estate related project management and/or construction coordination strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software (Salesforce experience a plus).
• Familiarity with Atlanta, GA market permitting processes, tenant improvements, or commercial move-in procedures strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or related is preferred