About the Role As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities including new leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of the client. Their portfolio of properties includes office, retail, R&D, warehouse and some life sciences space.
Location & Work ModelWe are ideally seeking a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area for this Transaction Manager role, which requires a hybrid schedule (up to three (3) days per week on-site). While we are prioritizing local candidates, we encourage applications from qualified professionals throughout the Western United States who are interested in this opportunity.
What You'll Do - Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
- Act as a landlord or seller agent and tenant or buyer agent to effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
- Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals.
- Locate and acquire new properties to meet the client's requirements and timeline.
- Disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, early lease terminations, etc.
- Understand how to review, evaluate, and interpret financial analysis templates.
- Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
- Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What You'll Need:- Bachelor's Degree is preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Real Estate salesperson license required.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job subject area and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive approach.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use DisclosureWe value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Transaction Manager position is $120,000 annually or ($57.70 per hour) and the maximum salary for the Transaction Manager position is $190,000 annually [or $91.35 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.
The application window is anticipated to close on 9/7/26 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.
