Real Estate Operations Manager Jobs
Real Estate Operations Manager jobs are open across residential brokerage, commercial property management, and mixed-use development firms, at every level from operations coordinator to senior director, with specializations in process optimization, vendor management, and transaction operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing assigned real estate transactions from initiation through closeout. Coordinates due diligence, negotiations, approvals, and stakeholder communication to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business needs.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Manage assigned acquisitions, dispositions, leases, renewals, and related real estate transactions from planning through execution.
- Coordinate due diligence, valuation inputs, approvals, documentation, and closing requirements.
- Negotiate routine to moderately complex business terms with landlords, sellers, buyers, brokers, and service providers.
- Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business leaders to ensure transaction requirements are met.
- Track schedules, risks, and dependencies to keep transactions on time and within business expectations.
- Maintain transaction records, reporting, and controls to support governance and audit readiness.
- Identify and escalate commercial, legal, operational, or timing risks that may affect execution.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Transaction Manager (Salary Grade 6)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, finance, or related business functions.
Transaction Manager, Sr (Salary Grade 7)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, portfolio strategy, or related business functions.
Other Expectations
- Demonstrated negotiation, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of transaction processes, contracts, financial evaluation, and document coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transaction tracking tools.
What You’ll Get:
This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing assigned real estate transactions from initiation through closeout. Coordinates due diligence, negotiations, approvals, and stakeholder communication to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business needs.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Manage assigned acquisitions, dispositions, leases, renewals, and related real estate transactions from planning through execution.
- Coordinate due diligence, valuation inputs, approvals, documentation, and closing requirements.
- Negotiate routine to moderately complex business terms with landlords, sellers, buyers, brokers, and service providers.
- Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business leaders to ensure transaction requirements are met.
- Track schedules, risks, and dependencies to keep transactions on time and within business expectations.
- Maintain transaction records, reporting, and controls to support governance and audit readiness.
- Identify and escalate commercial, legal, operational, or timing risks that may affect execution.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Transaction Manager (Salary Grade 6)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, finance, or related business functions.
Transaction Manager, Sr (Salary Grade 7)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, portfolio strategy, or related business functions.
Other Expectations
- Demonstrated negotiation, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of transaction processes, contracts, financial evaluation, and document coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transaction tracking tools.
What You’ll Get:
This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap139
- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services118
- House Buyers of America98
- Keller Williams Realty92
- JPMorganChase51
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting51
- Banking & Financial Services46
- Law & Legal Services36
- Technology & Software31
- Investment & Asset Management15
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in real estate operations manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in real estate operations, property management, or brokerage support
- Proficiency with property management software and CRM platforms
- Experience managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities oversight
- Strong knowledge of lease administration, transaction coordination, and compliance processes
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field
- Real estate license or property management certification such as CPM or RPA preferred
Tips for Your Real Estate Operations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to property types
Hiring managers in commercial real estate want to see office, retail, or industrial experience called out clearly. If your background is residential or mixed-use, name the asset types you've managed so recruiters aren't guessing where you fit.
Highlight your systems and software fluency
Real estate operations roles often screen for experience with property management platforms and CRM tools. Name the platforms you've used directly on your resume rather than listing generic software skills, since job descriptions frequently specify them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists real estate operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show vendor and contract management experience
Many real estate operations manager postings specifically require vendor oversight and contract negotiation skills. Quantify your scope where you can, such as the number of vendors managed or contract values overseen, to give hiring managers concrete context.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you've handled a lease execution delay, a vendor dispute, or a property transition. Walk through your decision-making process and the outcome, not just the steps you took, since this role is judged on judgment as much as process.
Follow up with a property-specific note
After an interview, reference one detail from the conversation tied to the firm's portfolio or a challenge they mentioned. Generic thank-you notes get ignored in real estate offices that move fast and expect people who pay attention to specifics.
Real Estate Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most real estate operations managers?
The most active employers for real estate operations managers right now are Marcus & Millichap, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, and House Buyers of America, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National commercial real estate firms and large residential brokerage groups tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many real estate operations manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of real estate operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles still dominant given the hands-on nature of property oversight. Functions like transaction coordination, vendor contract management, and reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly within this role.
How do you become a real estate operations manager?
Start by building experience in property management, brokerage administration, or transaction coordination, since most employers want to see direct real estate exposure before promoting someone into an operations management role. Getting comfortable with lease administration, vendor oversight, and compliance workflows accelerates the path. A real estate license or a designation like CPM strengthens your profile further, particularly for commercial-side roles.
Can I get hired as a real estate operations manager without direct experience?
Candidates with adjacent operations experience, such as facilities management, construction project coordination, or multi-site retail or hospitality operations, can be competitive for junior or coordinator-level real estate operations roles. Emphasizing process management, vendor relationships, and contract oversight from your previous work helps bridge the gap. Smaller firms and property management companies are generally more open to candidates transitioning from adjacent industries than large commercial real estate shops.
What does the real estate operations manager interview process look like?
Expect a screening call focused on your operations and real estate background, followed by one or two interviews with the operations director or regional leadership. Many firms include a scenario or case component where you walk through how you'd handle a vendor escalation, a lease transition, or a process breakdown. References from past supervisors in real estate or property management carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to real estate operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to real estate operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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