Transaction Coordinator

TRANSACTION COORDINATOR

Location: San Pedro, CA

Schedule: Full-Time- Onsite

Pay: $80,000/year (flexible for the right candidate)

Type: Direct Hire


Overview A growing real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Transaction Coordinator to manage commercial real estate transactions from initiation through closing. This individual will serve as the central point of coordination across internal teams and external partners, ensuring deals move forward on time and with precision. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and brings solutions rather than problems.


Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and loan transactions
• Track critical dates, deadlines, and deliverables across all active deals to ensure timely closings
• Coordinate with internal Development, Property Management, and Accounting teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Liaise with escrow officers, lenders, legal teams, title companies, and external partners
• Review and organize transaction documents, including title reports and loan documentation
• Proactively identify deal issues and present solutions to keep transactions on track
• Support process improvement initiatives, including SOP creation and workflow optimization
• Assist with operational and administrative support during slower deal cycles

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in real estate transactions
• Commercial real estate experience required
• Strong understanding of the full transaction lifecycle including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can operate independently and take ownership of their work
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

Ideal Candidate

• Background in commercial escrow or from within a real estate investment or development firm
• Understands how deals are structured and what it takes to keep all parties aligned
• Type A, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Solutions-oriented, brings ideas and next steps, not just problems
• Collaborative but not passive, able to take ownership without being pushed
• Adaptable and open to feedback
• Candidates with residential-only escrow experience will not be considered

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