Transitions Manager

The Transitions Manager is responsible for leading and executing all operational aspects of property transitions, including acquisitions, dispositions, new developments, and due diligence assignments. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between leadership, internal departments, and external partners, providing strategic oversight while maintaining hands-on ownership of administrative tasks, due diligence coordination, and process improvements.

What You'll Do:

Acquisitions & Dispositions

- Lead property integration projects from initiation through completion, ensuring smooth operational handoffs.
- Develop and maintain standardized transition plans, timelines, and checklists for all types of property integrations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders during each phase of the transition.
- Oversee administrative task completion for onboarding and offboarding of properties
- Review and approve final documentation packages for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain organized and accessible acquisition/disposition files for compliance and audit purposes.
- Manage transitions to ensure all takeover processes are within company policy and procedure including, but not limited to: transition calls, project manager and liaison between department heads, managers, and owners
- Act as liaison between client & PeakMade for transition properties by scheduling and hosting key calls as part of the integration.

New Developments

- Oversee and track all critical milestones for properties under development, from construction to operational launch.
- Facilitate regular new development calls with property leadership, construction teams, and corporate support departments to ensure alignment and progress.
- Serve as the central point of communication for project status, risks, and next steps between stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring all departments meet deadlines for leasing and operational readiness.
- Lead post-launch reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in the development-to-operations transition process.

Due Diligence

- Direct the collection, review, and organization of due diligence materials.
- Coordinate the due diligence process and oversee the execution end-to-end, including scheduling of due diligence assistance for site visit tasks and lease file audit.
- Identify and escalate risks or gaps in due diligence documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track outstanding items and address information gaps.
- Ensure the due diligence report is accurate, comprehensive, and submitted on time.

General Integration Oversight

- Lead, coach, and oversee the Transitions team, providing direction, removing roadblocks, and ensuring consistent execution of integration processes across all property transitions.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with all departments within the organization to foster effective information and idea exchange.
- Provide training, guidance, and direction for team members or property staff assisting with transitions.
- Participate in company meetings as needed.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, checklists, and timelines for all property transitions.
- Monitor progress against deadlines, flagging risks or delays to leadership.
- Analyze past integrations to identify opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Company policies & procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.

Reporting Relationships

This position is reported directly to Director of Learning and Operations Integrations

Internal Interfaces with:

- Property Team Members
- Peak Corporate Office to include:
- Regional VP/Regional Managers
- Shared Services
- People Operations
- Sales & Marketing
- Risk & Compliance
- Accounting
- Information Technology

External Interfaces with:

- Clients
- Outgoing & Incoming Management Companies
- Vendors
- Service Technicians
- Residents
- Guarantors

What You'll Need:

- Candidate must have a successful track record in Property Management.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to travel to newly acquired properties and due diligence assignments.
- This position is a minimum of 30% travel, including air travel.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must be at least 25 years of age to be able to meet some car rental requirements.
- Computer literacy required.
- Must be proficient in Entrata and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedule which may include weekends as necessary to fulfill job assignment.

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

- Paid Parental Leave + one year of diapers, on us
- 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days"
- 401(k) Match
- Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and reward programs through Peak's LiveWell program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Monthly renewal bonuses
- Additional rewards and recognition
- 10 Year Peakiversary Trip

Who We Are

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US. Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful.

PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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