Real Estate Transaction Manager

Description

The Real Estate Transaction Manager is responsible for managing and executing real estate transactions across the organization’s diverse portfolio of approximately 250+ manufacturing, engineering, and office properties. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition, disposition, and leasing of properties. The Transaction Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to support strategic real estate objectives and lead facility projects aligned with business goals.

• Provide data for business cases and support presentation of recommendations to executive management.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and return-on-investment assessments for proposed deals.
• Oversee space planning, equipment layouts, and moves, adds, and changes within work areas.
• Support strategic planning for real estate expansion or consolidation.
• Prepare and review transaction documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Coordinate due diligence activities, including title, survey, and environmental reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison between landlords, brokers, attorneys, and internal teams.
• Track and report transaction progress and performance metrics.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or portfolio optimization.
• Oversee end-to-end real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations.
• Manage construction and tenant improvements for new facilities and renovations of existing sites.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to evaluate transaction viability.
• Determine rent allocation at larger facilities and ensure efficient use of space.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Procurement, Site Leaders, Business Leaders) to plan and execute real estate and facilities projects.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and adapt in a dynamic, geographically dispersed environment.

This position requires 25% travel within North America.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, contracts, and negotiation practices.
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external business partners, including senior management.
• Strong understanding of finance and cost accounting.
• Experience with multi-site portfolios or corporate real estate.
• +2 years of experience in real estate transactions, leasing, or portfolio management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and real estate software tools.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities: communicator, organizer, influencer, action planner, and self-motivated implementer.

Benefits

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $168,000-$186,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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