Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Transaction Manager based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This role involves client-facing responsibilities and handling the full lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions, with emphasis on accuracy, coordination, and teamwork.

The successful candidate will bring 3+ years of CRE experience, especially in industrial transactions, and must have or obtain a New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson's license within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• Experience in industrial transactions required.
• NJ Real Estate Salesperson’s License or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational coordination to transaction management professionals across a dispersed portfolio.
• Process paperwork and coordinate between Real Estate, Lease Administration, and other service lines.
• Coordinate client feedback questionnaires and surveys.
• Support the transactions team with documentation for leases, renewals, purchases, sales, subleases, options, etc.
• Interface with clients to report and update stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CoStar

Real Capital Analytics

Job description

Job Title Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

As part of a high performing team, this role offers candidates to be in a client-facing role and partake in actual deal processing. The candidate will participate in presentations and support existing clients on the full life cycle of a commercial real estate transaction. The position is based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are critical keys to success in this role. A successful candidate must also have previous commercial real estate experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides operational coordination to C&W transaction management professionals who are supporting a client’s dispersed portfolio of real estate locations, primarily in North America.
• Process paperwork (e.g. ensure proper distribution once documents are fully executed, act as a liaison between Real Estate, Lease Administration, and other service lines as needed)
• Coordinate client feedback questionnaires/surveys
• Support the transactions team with any documentation required to be used during the transaction’s management process including new leases, renewals, purchases, sales, subleases, options, etc.
• Interface directly with clients as needed to report and update stakeholders
• Track and report upcoming lease expirations and other critical dates
• Draft and process all requests for service or client initiation documents
• Draft and process all Co-Broker and agent engagement letters
• Manage and oversee transactions occurring all over the world
• Participate in client meetings and pitches
• Unlimited growth opportunities to manage and close deal transactions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 or more years of commercial real estate experience
• Experience in industrial transactions required
• Experience using CoStar and Real Capital Analytics a plus
• New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson’s License, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Exceptional analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail
• Experience in creating cash flow analyses is preferable
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and leasesAbility to operate efficiently both individually and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries.

In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com