Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We\'re looking for an experienced, licensed, Transaction Manager to provide instrumental support to a well-established office leasing team located in our Ottawa office. The role provides ongoing management of office leasing real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients. This role will manage competing priorities and deadlines, be service-oriented with external clients and work with teammates to manage leasing deal flow and the business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements real estate marketing plans with an understanding of the client\'s strategic real estate goals. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.

• Concurrently acts as landlord representative and effectively negotiates the business terms and conditions for a wide variety of office leasing initiatives. Monitors lease expirations and negotiates lease renewals within prescribed timeline.

• Drafts and creates 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.

• Understands how to review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including book and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) financial analyses to enable clients to make more informed decisions.

• Works 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 tracks all transaction activity (commissionable and non-commissionable), prepares commission forecasts and vouchers, and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of clients.

• Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion.
• Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties.

• Adheres to all state real estate agency requirements. Ensures compliance with CBRE\'s corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.

• Resolves landlord and tenant disputes.

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides assistance and oversight such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\'s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of four to six years of related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

• Real Estate Salesperson license.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Conducts advanced financial

analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause significant impact to client, co-workers, and supervisor.

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

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