Location: Remote within California (Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, or Torrance) Employment Type: Full-Time | Start Date: December 1, 2025 | Permanent Role Client Industry: Water Utility / Infrastructure

About the Role

Innovation Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Transaction Coordinator to support a confidential water utility client. In this key role, you'll manage the full lifecycle of property acquisitions and real estate transactions-from due diligence through closing-ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. You'll coordinate with Legal, Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, and Business Development teams, serving as the central hub for all deal activity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated, and infrastructure-focused environment where precision and communication drive success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of property acquisition and disposition transactions, from initiation through close.
• Oversee due diligence, title and escrow activities, and document management for multiple concurrent deals.
• Track milestones, contingencies, and closing deliverables to ensure smooth execution.
• Prepare, review, and organize purchase agreements, closing statements, and related documentation.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams, brokers, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain transaction trackers, dashboards, and compliance records in internal systems.
• Ensure all activities comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years coordinating commercial real estate transactions (utilities, infrastructure, or public sector strongly preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of title, escrow, and closing procedures with the ability to resolve exceptions efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ERP/CRM tools, and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting multi-property or regulated transactions.
• Working knowledge of California real estate practices, zoning, easements, and environmental reviews.
• California Real Estate License or Paralegal Certification a plus.

Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $70,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience) Benefits available immediately upon hire, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision through Covered California, supported by employer Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% + discretionary annual match
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks vacation, 11 holidays, and 40 hours of sick time annually
• Employee discount program (travel, hotels, memberships, and more)
• No vesting period - 100% vested in company contributions from day one

Why Work With Innovation Consulting LLC As an LGBTBE-certified, mission-driven consulting firm, we believe that emotional intelligence, inclusion, and innovation produce the best outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performance team that values integrity, diversity, and professional growth - while driving meaningful impact across California's infrastructure sector. Ready to Apply? If you're an experienced real estate transaction professional who thrives in a structured, dynamic, and mission-driven environment - we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join Innovation Consulting LLC and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure and real estate operations.