Transaction Manager

Colliers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance resources

Voluntary benefits to support you and:

Job summary

Colliers Wisconsin is seeking a Transaction Manager to join the Occupier Advisors team in Milwaukee. You will lead day-to-day execution of complex real estate transactions for corporate occupier clients and coordinate with clients, brokers, attorneys, project managers, and internal staff to keep projects moving forward.

This role emphasizes maintaining timelines, reporting, financial analyses, and proactive problem solving to ensure exceptional client service and efficient operations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing projects, transactions, client engagements, or other complex workstreams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease renewals, relocations, expansions, contractions, acquisitions, dispositions, and subleases.
• Coordinate brokers, attorneys, consultants, and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Develop and maintain transaction timelines, action items, and status reports.
• Participate in transaction update calls and drive accountability among project teams.
• Prepare financial analyses, proposal comparisons, presentations, and transaction summaries.
• Support negotiations through market research and transaction coordination.
• Maintain accurate transaction records, reporting, and portfolio data.
• Assist with portfolio planning, strategic initiatives, and client business reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Colliers Wisconsin is seeking a Transaction Manager to join the Occupier Advisors team and lead the day-to-day execution of complex real estate transactions for corporate occupier clients. This role serves as the primary coordinator of transaction activity, working closely with clients, brokers, attorneys, project managers, and internal team members to keep projects moving forward. The Transaction Manager enables account leaders to focus on strategy while ensuring exceptional execution and client service.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by four core values.

• Better Together: We believe the best results come from collaboration, trust, and supporting one another.
• Warrior Spirit: We approach challenges with determination, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
• Empathy: We lead with understanding, respect, and care for our tenants, clients, and teammates.
• Integrity: The value that binds everything together. We do what is right, honor our commitments, and build trust through our actions every day.

What You'll Do

• Manage lease renewals, relocations, expansions, contractions, acquisitions, dispositions, and subleases.
• Coordinate brokers, attorneys, consultants, and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Develop and maintain transaction timelines, action items, and status reports.
• Participate in transaction update calls and drive accountability among project teams.
• Prepare financial analyses, proposal comparisons, presentations, and transaction summaries.
• Support negotiations through market research and transaction coordination.
• Maintain accurate transaction records, reporting, and portfolio data.
• Assist with portfolio planning, strategic initiatives, and client business reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and operational efficiency.

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated commercial real estate professional who is ready to grow their career and make an impact from day one.

Requirements Include

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing projects, transactions, client engagements, or other complex workstreams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, consulting, finance, project management, construction, architecture, or a related field.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder or multi-location projects.
• Exposure to financial analysis, contract negotiations, or portfolio management.
• Real estate license or willingness to obtain one within three (3) months.
• Experience presenting recommendations to clients or senior leadership.
• Interest in developing into an account management or occupier advisory role.

Why Join Us?

You will join a team that believes in supporting one another, serving others well, tackling challenges head-on, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Because great properties are built on great relationships.

And great relationships start with great people.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance resources
• A variety of voluntary benefits to support you and your family

We are committed to investing in our employees' personal and professional success and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.