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Transaction Manager

CBRE • Full-time • Columbus, OH, US • 2w ago

Transaction Manager

Job ID

231884

Posted

30-Jan-2026

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Transaction Management

Location(s)

Columbus - Ohio - United States of America

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About the role

As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of commercial properties.

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 preferred with 3-5 years of relevant 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).