Apply for this jobJOB SUMMARY The Client is a multinational conglomerate who is a market leader in providing building solutions and infrastructure development. The Transaction Manager will be responsible for providing ongoing management of real estate transaction activities, encompassing offices & industrial units across the SEA and Pacific regions. . Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders or self-performs in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, early lease termination and more. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
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 governance.
Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources or self-performs, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
Draft and create a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.
Monitor lease expirations. Locate and acquire new properties and lead disposal of surplus properties within prescribed the timeline.
Work closely with CBRE and/or client's Lease Administration, Project Management, Facility Management and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
Closely track all critical dates (lease expiries, notice periods etc.), transaction activities and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of client.
Monitor and maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
Ensures compliance with CBRE's corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Engineering or related discipline
10+ years in the real estate industry
Account/client management skills
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES Candidates with recognised real estate (RICS/ MCR or similar) qualification will have distinct advantage ESSENTIAL SKILLS include the following:
Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and negotiation skills, diplomatic but assertive
Proactively managing customer relationships
An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
Commercial acumen
Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures
Organizing and prioritizing a large and varied workload
Account managing / planning
Financial analysis / modelling
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Power Point , Word etc.)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive issues.
Ability to enable clients decision making by providing relevant information decks .
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, management, and client groups to take desired action.
Must be able to act as the clients spokesperson and lead the dialogue with landlords/ 3rd parties.
Ability to write reports and articles using a clear and comprehensive style.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Understands how to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis including P&L and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions.