Transaction Manager

CBRE
Springfield, IL

Transaction Manager

Job ID

248396

Posted

18-Nov-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Transaction Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

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.

This position is part of the Brokerage job family. Brokers are responsible for the buying, selling, and leasing of industrial, office, retail, and other commercial properties on behalf of clients for occupation.

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.

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We 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 $90,000 annually or ($43.27 per hour) and the maximum salary for the Transaction Manager position is $110,000 annually [or $52.89 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 12/5/25 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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