Real Estate Transaction Manager

Empower your Future at One of the Nation’s Leading Independent Electrical Distributors! At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry. USESI is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Real Estate Transaction Manager to join our team. This position will be fully remote. Reporting to VP of Finance, this role will own the day-to-day administration of our commercial lease portfolio, ensuring compliance, controlling costs, and supporting strategic real estate decisions across our network. Job Type: Part-time, Hybrid or Remote Key Responsibilities: Manage the full commercial lease portfolio — maintain a centralized database of all locations, critical dates, options, and upcoming expirations Work synchronously with 3rd party real estate relationships such as Brokers, Account Managers, Landlords and Property Owners Coordinate with internal stakeholders (business leadership, finance, etc.) and outside parties (landlords, attorneys, property managers) regarding lease negotiations and renewals to secure favorable terms Negotiate, draft and revise commercial real estate documents (i.e., leases, subleases, dispute letters). Conduct CAM reconciliation reviews and rent audits; identify and recover overbillings and ensure landlord compliance with lease obligations Track and administer rent escalations, option exercises, notice deadlines, and estoppel/SNDA requests Prepare lease summaries and abstracts, portfolio reports, and executive briefings for senior leadership Liaise with operations, finance, and outside counsel on lease-related matters Qualifications and Skills: 7+ years of commercial real estate or lease administration experience, preferably in a I Flex-industrial, or distribution environment Strong command of commercial lease structures, CAM reconciliation processes, and rent audit methodology 3+ Years experience in commercial real estate negotiation preferred Experience managing multi-location portfolios and negotiating directly with landlords, brokers and other third parties Experience managing acquisition and disposition of real estate and the associated due diligence (title work, surveys, environmental assessments, etc) preferred Proficiency with lease management software (e.g., Visual Lease/Costar Manager/Yardi Enterprise) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities Real estate license or paralegal certification a plus, but not required What we offer: Flexible, part-time schedule with hybrid or remote work arrangement Collaborative, lean team environment with direct access to senior leadership Opportunity to shape and professionalize the real estate function of a growing distributor Benefits: At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference—to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees! Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage • Paid Parental Leave • TeleMedicine • Matching 401(k) • Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D) • Supplemental Life Insurance • Short and Long Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. USESI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].