Cushman & Wakefield · 17 hours ago
Sr. Transaction Management Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking a Senior Transaction Management Director to manage and direct a team responsible for delivering Portfolio Strategy support and Transaction Management services. The role involves collaborating with peers to support clients' strategic real estate vision and maximizing the value of their real estate portfolio.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Lead coordination, delivery and quality assurance of all C&W Transaction Management account services and adherence to the client’s real estate standards of performance and needs and assure integration, as applicable, across all service delivery work streams
Maintain a complete understanding of client’s portfolio of lease obligations and ensure customer focus within all areas of operational activities. Develop financial plans and specific goals for cost control/reduction of client’s real estate portfolio
Provide leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward. Develop and maintain relationships with team leaders driving the operational and strategic goals and support effective business communications. Make direct contributions during team meetings, client briefings and monthly reporting. Maintain effective relationships with key client contacts focused with the business unit you are assigned
Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across the portfolio to balance coverage and performance needs with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure staffing with appropriately skilled personnel and teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of qualified personnel and an effective succession plan
Lead and support the organization to develop an initiative-taking approach to: Drive continuous improvement philosophy and culture throughout the organization. Ensure SLA’s & KPI’s are achieved and aligned with contractual agreements. Identify and recommend remedial actions and process changes. Ensure all works are competently completed. Minimize commercial risk to the business - Document requirements and assist in analyzing and reviewing potential solutions
Develop and successfully implement an overall plan designed to enhance the value of the client's portfolio to operate the portfolio at peak efficiency. Manage the client's assets in the most cost-effective manner and consistent with the management contract and account plan. Provide industry knowledge and communication skills to deliver timely information as well as keeping the client informed of important developments and trends
Oversee and ensure the quality of all client reporting by standardizing systems and procedures that assure compliance with reporting standards, promote and adhere to all established policies and procedures relative to standard assignment deliverables, business conduct and integrity while ensuring on-going quality management of all C&W’s products and services and ensure that all matters/issues pertaining to human resources, legal and risk management are coordinated and resolved
Improvement & Innovation - Constantly look for ways to improve the way we work and the solutions we offer to our business and our clients
Function as the primary liaison between Client BU Portfolio Leader (PL) and the assigned BU Transaction Management team
Support the PL to lead a cross-functional program designed to help the assigned BU develop an effective real estate strategy
Apply best practices, industry knowledge, and relevant market data that help the PL understand risks and opportunities within their portfolio
Manage the day-to-day delivery of transaction management services to the client’s Global Real Estate organization
Support the PL with the Annual Lease plan including assisting to develop Business Unit (BU), Business Unit Integrator (BUI), and Business Relationship Manager (BRM) alignment; establish lease capital budget estimates, confirm critical governance and execution dates
Ongoing ownership and execution of lease capital plan in support of the BU PL Ensure critical date management to drive real estate action. Ensure project dates are established and adhered to during the real estate life cycle. Ensure projects are closed on-time
Support the BU PL to develop and implement strategies to minimize portfolio risk for new site delivery and business continuity, financial exposure and management of associated risks
Manage complex and high value real estate transactions that support long-range BU strategies
Lead the CW Transaction Team in the execution of real estate projects, including but not limited to: Gathering of requirements from the Planning & Asset Management Team, Establishing the project team to meet the requirements (including Legal, EHS, Government Relations, Engineering, Facilities, Project/Construction, Network Infrastructure, Facilities, and Communications), Managing project team meetings as applicable to ensure successful project execution. Ensure adherence to governance and leadership approvals. Execution of appropriate transaction documents Handoff and ongoing support to Project Management / Construction Management Group (PM/CM)
Tracking and reporting scope, schedule, cost, and quality responsibility for real estate transactions for BU
Develop options for unique real estate issues that require extensive research, feasibility modeling and financial analysis
Assist the BU PL to manage the implementation of real estate strategy including transaction workflow processes, market/financial analysis, valuation, lease versus purchase studies, and BU reporting
Support the development of best practices, tools, templates, and analytical tools to further the growth and development of the assigned BU according to its defined strategic priorities
Gather and report best practice tools, templates and analytical tools from the CW Platform teams to advance the client’s portfolio strategy and transaction execution
Oversee the coordination, delivery and execution of the transaction management services from the field brokers and CW transaction management team
Support adherence to Client’s GRE standards of performance and needs and assure integration, as applicable, across all other service delivery work streams
Provide leadership, guidance, advice, and other support where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and service delivery to the assigned BU
Develop and maintain relationships with BU and Global Real Estate & Facilities leaders in order to drive the execution of operational and strategic goals while supporting effective business communications
Lead and support the CW Team to develop an initiative-taking approach to: Drive continuous improvement philosophy and culture throughout the organization. Ensure SLA’s & KPI’s are managed and achieved. Identify and recommend remedial actions and process changes. Minimize commercial risk to the business. Document requirements and assist in analyzing and reviewing potential solutions
Management of 3rd party service providers (Alta survey, appraisals, property due diligence, etc.)
Negotiates land use and project development approvals with City and State officials
Improvement & Innovation - Constantly look for ways to improve the way we work and the solutions we offer to our business and our clients
Deliver initiative-taking approach to analytical outcomes with each group by function and geographic team with regard to business process re-engineering, internal control objectives, and best practices to address business needs, identify and solve problems, and enhance service levels
Perform regular system monitoring to ensure data integrity and support internal and external operational audits
Adhere to industry standard legal requirements and security policies and ensure compliance
Remain educated and up to date with current technologies, solutions, trends and risks
Resolves any issues and solves problems throughout project life cycle
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of 10 years previous experience
Outstanding customer service skills
Basic understanding of PowerBI and other data and dashboard technology
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Must possess excellent time management skills and be adaptable to change
Ability to apply basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management, co-workers and direct reports; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed
Prioritize quality and accuracy
Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without prompting
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively in front of customers or employees
Ability to read, write and understand the English language
Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with customers, management and co-workers, and the ability to listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed
Ability to work with mathematical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Must be able to solve practical problems involving several concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to read, analyze and interpret simple and complex instructions, work orders, and technical procedures
Ability to research and resolve issues relating to projects
Ability to perform repetitive mental functions
College Degree in Business / Real Estate / Finance / Accounting required
Requires ten or more years of experience
5 Years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Leadership
Persuasion
Presentation
Priority Setting
Relationship Management
Results Driven
Strategic Thinking
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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