Transaction Manager

Cresa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate field is seeking a Transaction Manager to oversee client-driven initiatives and provide analytical support. The role requires reviewing documents, developing financial models, and demonstrating strong communication and project management skills. Located in Chicago, the position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to key real estate decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Active real estate license in state of residence.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review lease documents, write lease summaries and abstracts.
• Develop financial models for lease cash flows.
• Analyze business performance data for executive reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Project management

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Power BI

Tableau

Lease administration platforms (CoStar, Visual Lease)

Job description

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• Review lease documents, write lease summaries and abstracts and review other materials as part of the due diligence process
• Deliver on client-driven priorities, tracking progress and milestones
• Experience developing analytics models and methodologies using a variety of data points to develop informed recommendations to clients
• Experience with developing and/or completing financial models for evaluation of lease cash flows and P&L impact
• Ability to analyze business performance data and budgets for executive-level operations reporting
• Review critical dates, evaluate contract options, and provide recommendations.
• Create and implement reports including but not limited to: PIF (Project Initiation Forms), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Market Comps, Business Case, Location analysis, (BOV) Broker opinion of value
• Support all transaction activity, preparing forecasts and savings results reporting.
• Apply critical thinking and market knowledge to assist with unique client-specific research requests such as strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and highest and best use analyses.
• Summarize and communicate analytic findings, insights and recommendations via executive-level summary documents and presentations.
• Complete other client driven initiatives to support their internal real estate needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work as a team player
• Resourceful, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Review lease documents, write lease summaries and abstracts and review other materials as part of the due diligence process
• Deliver on client-driven priorities, tracking progress and milestones
• Experience developing analytics models and methodologies using a variety of data points to develop informed recommendations to clients
• Experience with developing and/or completing financial models for evaluation of lease cash flows and P&L impact
• Ability to analyze business performance data and budgets for executive-level operations reporting
• Review critical dates, evaluate contract options, and provide recommendations.
• Create and implement reports including but not limited to: PIF (Project Initiation Forms), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Market Comps, Business Case, Location analysis, (BOV) Broker opinion of value
• Support all transaction activity, preparing forecasts and savings results reporting.
• Apply critical thinking and market knowledge to assist with unique client-specific research requests such as strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and highest and best use analyses.
• Summarize and communicate analytic findings, insights and recommendations via executive-level summary documents and presentations.
• Complete other client driven initiatives to support their internal real estate needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work as a team player
• Resourceful, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Prior experience managing transactions for commercial real estate services
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Active real estate license in state of residence.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills – attention to detail is critical
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience working with cross-functional teams
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook). Advanced MS Excel proficiency is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet and Salesforce reporting preferred; proficiency in Power BI and Tableau preferred.
• Experience with lease administration platforms (CoStar, Visual Lease)
• Ability to work across multiple time zones to accommodate global initiatives
  
  

Location: This position is based in Chicago, IL, but willing to consider other Cresa office locations or remote work on a case by case basis.

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