Global Real Estate Transactions Manager
Denver, CO - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered precision power conversion measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment industrial manufacturing telecommunications data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY
Some people say its like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile growing small company you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time were a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position deep trust and partnership with leading customers a global best-in-class operations capability and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing working building and winning together. At our core we are Advanced Energy powering the future together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
TheGlobal Real Estate Transactions Manager is responsible for the execution and management of Advanced Energys global real estate transaction activities across a worldwide portfolio. Reporting to the Director Global Real Estate this role leads lease negotiations renewals acquisitions dispositions and portfolio optimization initiatives while ensuring alignment with business strategy operational requirements and financial objectives.
The position serves as the primary point of coordination between business stakeholders brokers landlords legal counsel Finance and external consultants to deliver high-quality transaction outcomes that support the companys growth and operational needs. The role combines strategic portfolio planning with hands-on transaction execution and governance.
Success Profile
This role is ideal for a real estate professional who enjoys being directly involved in transactions and negotiations while helping shape a global portfolio. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable negotiating a lease in Asia conducting a financial analysis in Excel presenting recommendations to executives and coordinating brokers and consultants worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Real Estate Transaction Management
- Lead global leasing acquisition disposition renewal expansion contraction and sublease transactions.
- Manage the end-to-end transaction lifecycle from aligning requirements with space options through execution and occupancy.
- Develop transaction strategies that balance operational requirements cost efficiency flexibility and risk mitigation.
- Support mergers consolidations and business expansion initiatives through real estate transaction planning and execution.
Site Selection & Market Analysis
- Conduct market assessments financial evaluations and location analyses.
- Support feasibility studies and location recommendations for executive approval.
Lease Negotiation & Administration
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with landlords. Lead commercial negotiations with landlords and developers.
- Partner with Legal to review and negotiate lease terms amendments renewals and related agreements.
- Ensure favorable lease economics operational flexibility expansion rights and risk protections.
- Maintain awareness and tracking of critical lease dates and proactively manage upcoming transaction events.
Broker & Consultant Management
- Manage global brokerage relationships and transaction service providers.
- Establish transaction scopes performance expectations and fee structures for each transaction.
- Monitor broker performance and ensure the highest level of service and consistency with company standards and objectives.
- Coordinate external real estate advisors appraisers and market consultants as needed.
Portfolio Planning & Optimization
- Support development and delivery of the global real estate roadmap and portfolio strategy. Report to stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Identify opportunities to optimize occupancy costs footprint utilization and lease obligations.
- Maintain current data metrics on each location including operating costs lease events capacity occupancy and others
- Analyze portfolio performance occupancy trends and upcoming transaction requirements.
- Develop recommendations for portfolio consolidation expansion or disposition.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Develop annual transaction budgets and track financial performance against approved targets.
- Support annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Facilities Operations Supply Chain HR Finance Legal IT and business unit leaders.
- Ensure transaction decisions align with operational requirements and strategic objectives.
- Support project handoffs to Project Managers and Facilities teams following transaction completion.
- Participate in executive review and approval processes.
Data Management & Governance
- Maintain accurate lease and transaction data within corporate systems and lease administration tools.
- Ensure transaction documentation is complete organized and audit-ready.
- Support continuous improvement of transaction processes controls and governance standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Location: Denver CO
- Environment: Works in a standard office environment and uses office equipment (telephone PC etc.).
- Travel as needed (approximately 10%) both domestic and international. Travel may include site visits broker meetings lease negotiations and support for major capital projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong expertise in commercial real estate transactions and lease negotiations.
- Knowledge of global corporate real estate practices and market dynamics.
- Understanding of industrial manufacturing laboratory office and warehouse facilities.
- Strong financial analysis and business case development capabilities.
- Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence across global organizations and work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization risk management and portfolio performance.
- Proficiency with lease administration systems and Microsoft Office applications.
EXPERIENCE:
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate brokerage transaction management or portfolio management.
- Experience managing global real estate transactions.
- Experience supporting industrial manufacturing electronics semiconductor or technology organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated success negotiating leases and delivering complex transaction projects.
- Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree in Real Estate Business Finance Facilities Management Architecture Engineering or a related field required.
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $115000 to $150000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented highly engaged compensation programs are focused on equitable fair pay practices including market-based base pay an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we the U.S. we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation 7 days of paid sick time and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness accident and hospital indemnity pet insurance identify theft and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities Females ProtectedVeteransand Individuals with Disabilities.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application please reach out to
CO ONLY:
Applications will be accepted through 09/11/2026 the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Required Experience:
Manager