• Transaction Director

    CBRE (Chicago, IL)


    Transaction Director

     

    Job ID

     

    218649

     

    Posted

     

    07-May-2025

     

    Service line

     

    Advisory Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Transaction Management

     

    Location(s)

     

    Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

    About the Role:

    As a CBRE Transaction Management Director, you will be responsible for managing complex real estate transaction activities for multiple portfolios.

     

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

    What You’ll Do:

    + Prepare, recommend, and execute complex transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of properties.

    + Develop real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic goals.

    + Gather resources to execute elaborate lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and disposition of surplus space through subleasing.

    + Approve leases, amendments, and track expirations.

    + Secure new high-value properties to meet client’s requirements and timelines.

    + Work with internal and external teams to ensure integration between the service lines.

    + Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.

    + Showcase in-depth expertise in leading-edge technologies within own function.

    + Use experience and knowledge of all job areas within a function, practical experience in several functional areas or businesses, or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline to coach and guide others.

    + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions of strategic importance. Anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

    + Drive the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services.

    + Significantly impact the design of policies and procedures. Provide moderate impact on the business direction through the development of innovative services or products.

    What You’ll Need:

    + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10-15 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

    + Real Estate salesperson license required.

    + Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.

    + Ability to identify and solves the most complex problems.

    + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

    + Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

    + Expert math skills. Ability to calculate 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 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.

     

    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Transaction Director position is $140,000 annually or ($67.31 per hour) and the maximum salary for the Transaction Director position is $200,000 annually [or $96.16 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.

     

    **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)