Real Estate Transaction Manager

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
Oct 29, 2025
Your Job LIFT, a division of Koch, Inc, is seeking a Real Estate Transaction Manager to develop and drive strategy and execution of global real estate transactions on behalf of our key internal business partners (Koch Companies). Our Team The Real Estate Transaction Manager will be responsible for the strategy, execution and delivery of commercial real estate transactions for business partners within Koch, Inc. In 2020, Koch partnered with JLL, a global corporate real estate services provider, forming the division named LIFT (Land, Infrastructure, Facilities, Transactions) to provide real estate consulting, advisory and project management, employee experience and facility management services globally. This position will collaborate closely with our LIFT team, including JLL partners, on executing commercial real estate transactions globally. Key characteristics for this position include Principle Based Management knowledge, excellent strategic and economic thinking skills, a passion for customer service, relationship building and advancing LIFT's vision. Additionally, there is potential growth in this role to eventually own key Koch business partner relationships, further enhancing the strategic influence and impact of the position while generating increased value for our business partners. What You Will Do Lead globally dispersed real estate projects (new leases, lease relocations, co-locations, lease extensions, acquisitions / dispositions of real estate) through entire project life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transaction strategies with overall business objectives Collaborate with JLL partners on transaction execution, strategy development and opportunity identification. Review transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, and lease agreements. Coordinate transaction processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements, while acting as a liaison between various stakeholders. Work closely with project stakeholders including the Integrated Solutions Managers / Program Managers / Project Managers / Occupancy Planners for global project delivery. Partner with Finance/Analytics teams to frame up decisions / opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Act as a trusted advisor to team members and Koch companies. Ensure the team understands the KII, Koch Capability and LIFT vision and how to apply it to their role and daily obligations to our customers. Become the preferred partner for the Koch Companies vs. market alternatives. Guide business partners and LIFT / JLL team members on applying PBM. What You Will Bring Ability to work within a diverse team environment, leading transactions within an integrated service delivery model. Ability to apply Koch economic thinking and financial modeling to evaluate and clearly communicate the economic impacts, tradeoffs, and opportunity costs of real estate alternatives to business leaders, enabling informed decision-making. Ability to challenge and influence leaders, being confident and well-versed in Koch business's priorities to help them execute on their company's vision. Ability to recognize and seek out opportunities to increase value creation for our Koch business partners. Self-directed, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities. Cultural awareness and tact in consulting with globally dispersed stakeholders Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience in Finance, Analytics, Business Development, Commercial, Accounting, or a related field. Ability to effectively communicate and present concepts to various global audiences at all levels of the organization including Koch business partner senior leadership. Experience utilizing economic thinking principles, frameworks, risk philosophy and tools. Real estate experience or license not required. Ability to travel (Approx. 5-10%). What Will Put You Ahead Experience managing commercial real estate transactions for a global company. Ability to simplify complex analysis and communicate (written and verbal) at multiple levels in the organization. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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