Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real‑estate firm delivering services from leasing to asset and facilities management.
Manage daily real estate transactions for a client portfolio, handling negotiations and optimization.
14 hours ago
$85,000 - $100,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Santa Ana, California, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
52,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Transaction Services
Capital Markets
Corporate Solutions
Facilities Management
Global Occupier Services
Investment Management
Project & Development Services
Valuation & Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Role
Description
lease negotiation
transaction management
market optimization
financial reporting
data accuracy
strategic planning
The Transaction Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day transaction management of a portfolio of properties for a national or global occupier services client. Core duties include LOI and lease negotiation, market‑optimization planning, and monitoring internal and external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and deliverables.
- Implement portfolio plans with client’s real estate goals and objectives in mind
- Optimize and integrate portfolio with clients’ work place strategy
- Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchase
- Align C&W and clients other real estate functions to ensure consistency of service areas
- Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
- Work with the clients’ operational groups at all levels to identify real estate needs
- Prepare, review, and interpret financial analysis/accounting concepts
- Report all transaction revenue
- Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports and client materials
- Present transaction activity to client/C&W management
- Participate in all client/C&W business reviews
- Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
- Provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship
- Implement standardized processes that create maximum efficiencies and add value
- Oversee development and continuous improvement of standard forms and procedures
- Develop performance measurements for internal benchmarking
- Create and implement account operations manual/playbook
- Oversee transaction service delivery
- Coordinate and manage transaction teams
- Oversee/manage field broker selection process
- Determine clients' needs and communicate project parameters
- Oversee negotiations and management of transactions
- Collaborate with portfolio administration team to help ensure data accuracy
- Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
- Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
- Resolve landlord/tenant disputes
- Coordinate client site visits/market tours
- Ensure all state real estate standards are met
- Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking of all transactions
- Lead the development of strategic plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clients
- Identify occupancy cost savings strategies
- Develop occupancy expansion/contraction strategies
- Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
- Produce and/or support business case development
- Prepare reports, data and financial analyses toward the completion of a strategic plan
- Execute strategies by developing action plans
- Quantify and report on occupancy cost savings and value add analyses
Requirements
bachelor's
5+ years
real estate
transaction mgmt
negotiation
client service
- Client Service Skills
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Presentation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Organization Skills
- Teamwork Orientation
- Multi-Tasking
- Bachelor’s degree required in any field; finance/real estate preferred
- 5+ years real estate experience in transaction management or corporate real estate; experience with high-level, complex transaction management including contract management/compliance
- Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents such as lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.
Benefits
Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, vision, dental, flexible spending, health‑savings, retirement, life and disability coverage, as well as paid and unpaid leave. Compensation for this role ranges from $85,000 to $100,000, with the final offer reflecting geographic location, experience, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health‑savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; paid and unpaid time off
- Competitive pay ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, dependent on location, experience, and other factors
- Equal Opportunity employment with accommodations available for disabilities
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1917
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1917, marking over a century of operation in the commercial real-estate services sector.
$9.5B in Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2023
In 2023, the company generated over $9.5 billion in revenue, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
$191B in Deals
Total transaction volume in 2023
The company facilitated over $191 billion in deals in 2023, showcasing its substantial influence in the real-estate market.
4.3B sq ft Managed
Global commercial space managed
The company manages over 4.3 billion square feet of commercial space worldwide, highlighting its extensive portfolio.
- With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight.
- Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management.
- The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare.
- A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.
Culture + Values
- Driven – We celebrate determination. Our intrinsic motivation, proactiveness, and service attitude outperform expectations for our colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Resilient – We tackle challenges with grit. We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Inclusive – We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback into solutions.
- Visionary – We foster forward thinking. Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future for our colleagues, clients and communities.
- Entrepreneurial – We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
Environment + Sustainability
43% Drop
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.
68% Reduction
Office Emissions Efficiency
Improved energy efficiency in offices, reducing emissions per thousand sq ft since 2019.
50% Target
GHG Emission Reduction
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Electricity
Aiming to source all electricity for corporate offices from renewable sources by 2030.
- Science-based targets approved by SBTi to reach net zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
- Partnering with clients to set science-based targets by 2025.
- 52% reduction in entire value chain emissions since 2019.
- Electrify vehicle fleet globally by 2035.
- Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented globally by end-2024.
- Single-use plastics eliminated from offices by end-2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,400 Veterans Hired
Military & Veteran Program
The program has successfully integrated over 1,400 veterans into the workforce as part of its commitment to supporting military talent.
1,400+ Veterans
Veteran Employment Initiative
Over 1,400 veterans have been hired through the company's dedicated Military & Veteran Program, reflecting its strong commitment to military talent.
- Nine Employee Resource Groups active (e.g., Women’s Integrated Network, LGBTQ+ Integrated Network, Veterans, Parents & Caregivers Together).
- Employee Resource Groups contribute to measurable inclusion via professional development, community engagement, recruitment and cultural observances.
- Aiming to elevate women's representation—no specific percentage disclosed.