Transaction Manager

Inland Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Colliers Wisconsin is seeking a Transaction Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of complex real estate transactions for corporate occupier clients. You will coordinate brokers, attorneys, and internal teams, develop timelines, and ensure accurate reporting to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes collaborating with clients and project stakeholders to optimize service delivery, financial analyses, and negotiations, across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in managing projects, transactions, or similar workstreams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage leases/renewals/relocations and related transactions.
• Coordinate brokers, attorneys, and internal teams across markets.
• Develop and maintain transaction timelines and status reports.
• Lead transaction update calls and drive accountability.
• Prepare analyses, comparisons, and summary materials.
• Support negotiations with market research and coordination.
• Maintain transaction records and portfolio data.
• Assist with portfolio planning and client reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and efficiency.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Independent and collaborative

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.