What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transaction Operations Manager position at Kris Lindahl Real Estate?
About the Role
Kris Lindahl Real Estate is seeking an experienced Transaction Operations Manager to lead and support our Transaction Coordination team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day TC work.
This is a hands-on leadership role designed for a seasoned Transaction Coordinator who is ready to step into a supervisory position — mentoring others, overseeing transaction quality and compliance, and driving operational excellence — while still managing transactions of their own.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, understand the full lifecycle of a real estate transaction, and enjoy leading from the front, this role was built for you.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Coordination (Hands-On)
- Coordinate real estate transactions from contract to close
- Ensure all files are accurate, complete, compliant, and on schedule
- Review contracts, amendments, disclosures, and closing documentation
- Proactively identify and resolve transaction issues to avoid delays
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for agents throughout the transaction process
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Transaction Coordinators
- Act as a point of escalation for complex files or agent concerns
- Provide coaching, feedback, and training to maintain high performance
- Help onboard and train new Transaction Coordinators
- Foster accountability, professionalism, and consistency across the team
Operations & Process Improvement
- Monitor transaction workflows and workloads to ensure efficiency
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve turnaround times
- Ensure consistent systems, procedures, and best practices are followed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with agents, leadership, and operations teams
- Maintain compliance with state, brokerage, and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
- Transaction Coordinator experience (required)
- Strong working knowledge of real estate contracts, compliance, and transaction timelines
- Prior experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others (formal or informal)
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files and priorities
- Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal
- High attention to detail and ability to problem-solve under pressure
- Proficiency in real estate transaction systems and tools
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Prior experience as a Lead TC, Senior TC, or Team Lead
- Experience supporting high-volume or team-based real estate environments
- Comfort implementing process improvements and operational changes
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Hybrid work environment
- Leadership growth and advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, fast-paced team culture
At Kris Lindahl Real Estate, our core values guide everything we do. We live by LETS GO — Learning, Empathy, Tenacity, Staying Positive, Generosity, and Owning It. We believe in empowering leaders who take ownership, support their teams, and strive for excellence.
If you’re ready to lead transactions, mentor others, and elevate the way deals get done — we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000