Manager Corporate Real Estate Transactions

Job title:

Manager Corporate Real Estate Transactions

Company

Purolator

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.Job DescriptionDescriptionWe are seeking a Manager Corporate Real Estate Transactions to oversee and manage real estate transactions across a diverse portfolio, including office, industrial (warehouse), and land assets. This role plays a pivotal part in executing real estate strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring operational excellence in lease administration, transaction execution, project management, and stakeholder engagement.The ideal candidate has experience managing complex real estate deals, is a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial and legal aspects of real estate and excels in cross-functional leadership and vendor coordination.ResponsibilitiesTransaction Management

• Lead end-to-end real estate transactions: lease, sublease, purchase, sale, sale/lease-back, etc.

• Develop and execute strategic transaction plans aligned with corporate goals.

• Coordinate and manage brokerage teams, internal stakeholders, and legal counsel through negotiations and contract execution.

• Oversee and support lease negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.

• Support legal review for all transaction documents (leases, PSAs, estoppels, SNDAs).

• Ensure timely project execution, reporting, and alignment with transaction KPIs.

Portfolio & Lease Administration

• Manage lease-related documentation into real estate management systems.

• Partner with internal teams to ensure portfolio optimization aligned with workplace strategy.

• Support ongoing lease administration, including renewals, and terminations.

Project Management & Special Initiatives

• Oversee special projects including site acquisition, relocation, decommissioning, and restoration.

• Lead workspace planning initiatives across office, warehouse, and other footprints.

• Execute site exit strategies including restoration, handover, or consolidation projects.

Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the real estate portfolio.

• Drive data-driven decision-making through market analysis and financial performance metrics.

• Generate ad hoc reports for senior leadership, tracking KPIs and transaction metrics.

Team Leadership & Process Management

• Create and implement standardized processes, tools, and documentation to drive efficiency.

• Lead internal and external stakeholder meetings and business reviews.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Negotiation and Legal Acumen
• Financial Analysis and Budget Management
• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Lease Administration and Compliance
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Communication and Presentation Skills

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field (required); MBA or relevant Master’s (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of corporate real estate experience, including high-level transaction management and lease negotiations across office and industrial environments.
• Professional Designaiton: MCR or related designation is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), lease administration databases, and financial modeling tools.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial real estate legal documents and processes.

Preferred Attributes

• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value transactions and drive results across a global or national real estate portfolio.
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, finance, facilities, and external brokers.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.POSTING DETAILS
Location: 530 – Corporate
Working Conditions: Office EnvironmentReports to: Director Real Estate
—Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:45:18 GMT

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