Real Estate Transaction Manager

Company Description:

McDonalds is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonalds, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement!

Job Description:

Location: Remote: Candidate will support the Stamford and Columbus markets

Position Summary:

Contributes to the McDonalds National Development Plan by assuming primary real estate responsibilities for new/relo inventory post contract execution. The National Real Estate Transaction Manager is a member of the Real Estate COE team and supports the National Real Estate COE team for one or more Field Offices.

Responsibilities:

New/Relo Development Plan Inventory, Ground Break and Opening

• Accountable for the New Store Opening plan by assuming primary responsibility for real estate transaction post-execution through opening. This includes negotiating lease amendments, access agreements, and easements.
• Communicates with Landlord/Seller/Developer on a consistent basis to ensure that contract deliverables and site delivery are obtained in accordance with McDonalds opening plan.
• Work in tandem with construction managers to ensure seamless transitions into permitting, construction, and turnover/grand opening on individual projects.
• Partners with Coordinators regarding title, survey or issues that may impact building size, design, restrictions and other similar matters
• Updates financial proformas by coordinating revised sales volume estimates, construction costs, and deal terms.
• Updates various team trackers and reports. Provides updates to larger team members on status of contract deliverables and Landlord/Sellers permitting and construction timeframes.
• Professionally partner with key stakeholders across business units and teams to achieve results

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual agreements
• Strong technical aptitude
• Data analysis and ability to utilize Excel and PowerPoint to assist in understanding and presenting data
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, accuracy, documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as external clients, Landlord, Developers.
• Working knowledge of typical mapping, analytical, and sales projection tools.
• Understanding of retail leases, purchase agreements, easements, CC&Rs and other applicable real estate documents.
• Proficiency to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders including senior management, landlords, attorneys, and external consultants
• Can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Able to work independently with attention to detail, accuracy, documentation and follow-thru.
• Strong knowledge of the real estate process, and other real estate development transactions
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
• Ability to negotiate and manage many different transactions at the same time.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Commercial real estate experience
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate legal document administration
• BA/BS degree in a real estate or business discipline preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and teamwork skills.
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and productive working in a remote position.

• Willingness to be flexible, adaptive, and to operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Additional Information:

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