Senior Lease Administration – Transaction Specialist

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Senior Lease Administration & Transaction Specialist managing real estate portfolio for American Bureau of Shipping. Overseeing lease commitments and supporting the Global Real Estate Manager in daily operations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the lease administration application (CoStar Real Estate Manager) and ensure the accurate maintenance of lease records, critical dates, lease abstracts, rent schedules, and related documentation within the lease administration system.
Support the administration of financial obligations associated with leased spaces, including rent obligations, operating expenses, and related payment activity.
Review, verify, and reconcile landlord billings, payments, monthly obligations, and annual operating cost reconciliations against lease terms and financial system records.
Manage lease renewals and support new lease transactions for global locations, including negotiating directly with landlords.
Evaluate the local real estate market and ensure terms are competitive.
Review and revise lease terms, perform transaction due diligence, and coordinate with internal partners for lease review and approval.
Assist Global Real Estate Manager with office-related real estate projects, including relocations, build-outs, renovations, and space turnover activities.
Provide secondary support for facilities-related matters, coordinating with landlords, vendors, and internal stakeholders to help address day-to-day facility issues as needed.
Provide administrative and coordination support to the Global Manager of Facilities and Real Estate and assist with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
3+ years of real estate experience in Corporate or Commercial Real Estate
Experience with lease negotiatioensuringthe ns required, including net present value and cash flow modeling.
Professional certification in commercial real estate, lease administration, property management, or facilities management is preferred e.g., CoreNet, BOMA

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance (PPO and HD)
dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
disability leave programs
parental leave program
paid holidays
paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lease Record MaintenanceRent Schedule ManagementLease Abstract PreparationFinancial ReconciliationCash Flow Modeling

Soft Skills

NegotiationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

CoreNetBOMA