What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transaction Manager position at JLL?
We are looking for a Transaction Manager to join our Data Center Brokerage team in our Chicago, IL office. Your primary focus will be to manage deal workflow while fostering client relationships and business growth. You will work both independently and as part of a team, and will occasionally supervise or manage the workload of Senior Analysts and Analysts. Our Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units. This is a high-volume client-facing environment that is fun, fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic and inclusive.
Required
- Maintain comprehensive project oversight ensuring all initiatives remain on track through rigorous timeline management, deliverable coordination, and quality assurance across all client engagements
- Drive operational efficiency across team functions by streamlining RFP processes, pitch development, prospecting workflows, and client outreach activities while maintaining robust prospect tracking systems
- Proactively anticipate client and team needs, identifying potential challenges and implementing solutions before requests are made, maintaining a forward-thinking approach to project management
- Oversee master project tracking system encompassing pipeline management, deliverable coordination, action item delegation, and systematic follow-up protocols to ensure seamless project execution
- Coordinate daily and weekly strategic meetings to drive critical support functions and maintain momentum across all active engagements and business development activities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive status dashboards and tracking systems for pursuit activities and transaction management, providing real-time visibility into project status
- Execute comprehensive deal administration including CRM system management, representative agreement processing, NDA coordination, scope of work development, RFP creation, and LOI preparation
- Provide executive calendar management and comprehensive meeting support including briefing preparation, detailed note-taking, action item documentation, and systematic follow-up coordination
- Process and coordinate NDA execution, proposal development, RFP response management, and conduct systematic follow-up communications to advance deal progression
- Coordinate targeted email communications and marketing outreach initiatives while maintaining organized file management systems across all client engagements
- Assist in developing client deliverables including offering memorandums, summary decks, management of RFP analysis, property reviews and more
- Client facing at times
Required
- 3 years commercial real estate transaction or leasing experience or data center experience
- Understanding of & commitment to client services with superior negotiation, leasing & interpersonal skills including verbal & written communication
- Ability to build relationships & interact effectively with business partners & clients
- Project management capabilities, including multi-tasking, prioritization, deadline management, & the ability to work both independently & with a team
- Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, assignments & to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or related is preferred
- Real estate brokerage or salesperson’s license
Salary : $79,600 - $90,000
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