--- title: 'Transaction Manager - Commercial Real Estate at Northmarq' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/transaction-manager-commercial-real-estate-northmarq-houston-texas-9v5fck045nvx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Transaction Manager - Commercial Real Estate at Northmarq - **Company:** Northmarq - **Location:** Houston Texas, United States - **Posted:** 2026-08-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/northmarq/jobs/5405547008 ## Job description At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate! Northmarq is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of a Commercial Investment Sales Transaction Manager in our Houston office. The Transaction Manager will work directly with our Commercial Investment Sales senior team members and play a key role in the team’s day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will possess hyper-organizational skills as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The role is a client-facing opportunity; therefore, customer service experience is preferred, and a high level of professionalism is imperative and expected. Northmarq does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, to be considered for this position. *This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date. Position Responsibilities: - Transaction & Deal Management: Oversee transactions from listing agreement and Letter of Intent (LOI) through closing, ensuring milestones, deliverables, documentation, and timelines are completed accurately and on schedule. - Client & Broker Support: Proactively support brokers in managing and strengthening client relationships, providing timely transaction updates and maintaining clear communication throughout the deal process. - Salesforce & Deal Tracking: Create, maintain, and monitor deals in Salesforce, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. Partner with the team to identify opportunities to improve Salesforce functionality and transaction management processes. - Due Diligence & Documentation: Organize, manage, and distribute due diligence materials, including environmental reports, appraisals, title documentation, leases, and other property-related materials. Draft and coordinate offers, purchase and sale agreements, transaction notices, and related correspondence. - Buyer & Offer Coordination: Manage the buyer and offer process, including tracking offers, coordinating required documentation, and supporting brokers and clients throughout negotiations and transaction execution. - Closing Coordination: Manage the closing process, including escrow and title coordination, compliance requirements, commission tracking, and communication with clients, brokers, lenders, legal counsel, tax professionals, title officers, and internal teams. - Third-Party Coordination: Coordinate property site visits, prospective buyer tours, third-party inspections, and other transaction-related activities with external partners and stakeholders. - Research & Database Management: Conduct research as needed and assist with the development and maintenance of proprietary contact and transaction databases. What We're Looking For: - Bachelor’s degree required. - Minimum of 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate and transaction coordination is required. - Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, closings, including documentation, legal requirements, due diligence, and industry practices. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce and/or project management tools is preferred. - Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. - Strong client service and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, brokers, and other internal and external stakeholders. Negotiation skills preferred. - Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels. - Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to resolving issues. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively while operating with a sense of urgency and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. - Current real estate license or willingness to obtain one upon employment. Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more! Note: The actual title and compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. #LI-Onsite #LI-MS1 ## About Northmarq ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Northmarq is a national commercial real estate capital markets firm providing debt and equity financing, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management for multifamily and commercial properties. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - **Founded**: 1962 (started as a small residential mortgage company) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Industry**: Commercial real estate services (capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, loan servicing) - **Target Customers**: B2B – commercial real estate investors, borrowers, lenders, and property owners (multifamily, office, retail, industrial, healthcare, etc.) - **Mission/Purpose**: To set the standard for client satisfaction by providing expert advice, customized solutions, and a collaborative, values-driven approach to every transaction. ## Products & Services - **Debt + Equity**: Originates and structures financing by matching borrowers with the widest lender pool in the industry, covering all property types. - **Investment Sales**: Brokerage services for multifamily and commercial real estate assets, acting as advisors to develop tailored disposition strategies. - **Loan Servicing**: Manages and coordinates in-place commercial loans, including asset management, insurance analysis, escrow, and compliance – with a servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion. - **Fund Management**: Offers fund management services for institutional and private capital. - **Sales Enablement & Corporate Services**: Supports producers with research, analytics, property marketing, transaction management, and back-office functions (operations, marketing, finance, legal, HR, IT). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total transaction volume of $80 billion from 2022–2025; servicing portfolio of $91.3 billion - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company maintains relationships with hundreds of lenders and institutional capital sources. - **Growth Signals**: Over 50 offices nationwide; named one of CRE’s Best Places to Work by GlobeSt. in 2024; actively hiring and opening new offices; 1,000+ CRE professionals. ## Competitive Advantages - **Independent & Flexible Structure**: Combines deep local market knowledge with a national platform, allowing nimble, client-focused solutions. - **Culture of Collaboration**: Open organizational structure encourages cross-office expertise sharing and mentorship. - **Scale & Track Record**: $91.3B servicing portfolio and $80B in recent transaction volume demonstrate trusted market presence. - **Full-Service Offering**: Integrated debt, equity, investment sales, and servicing under one roof reduces friction for clients. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth & Expansion**: Opening new office locations regularly and expanding into new markets. - **Talent Investment**: Prioritizing hiring, developing, and retaining top CRE professionals through associate programs, mentorship, and continuous learning. - **Technology & Innovation**: Leveraging research and analytics to empower sales teams and improve client outcomes. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven (integrity, respect, community). Named a Best Place to Work in 2024 by GlobeSt. - **Work Environment**: Office-based with a nationwide network; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but flexible structure implied. - **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive medical, dental, vision; paid time off and volunteer PTO; parental leave; education assistance; pet insurance; employee perks; annual conferences, team events, and community volunteer opportunities. - **Career Development**: Formal associate broker and producer programs with dedicated coaches; opportunities across multiple career paths (analyst, manager, coordinator, broker, corporate roles) – even for those new to CRE. ## Sources 1. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/) – Company homepage with key metrics and service overview 2. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/about) – About page with history, track record, and team details 3. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and program descriptions 4. [northmarq.com](https://www.northmarq.com/careers/company-culture) – Company culture page with events and community involvement 5. 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