Interactive Org Chart
CRE Deal Team Org Chart
Visual guide to every role involved in a commercial real estate deal. Search, filter, and click any role to learn more — whether you're exploring a CRE career, hiring your deal team, or learning how commercial projects get built.
Principal / Owner
Developer · Investor · Sponsor
Coordinates the entire deal team
Brokerage & Sales
6 roles
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Licensed professional who represents buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants in commercial property transactions.
Tenant Representation Broker
A commercial broker who exclusively represents tenants — finding space, negotiating lease terms, and advocating for tenant interests.
NNN Investment Sales Broker
A specialist broker focused on single-tenant NNN and net-leased investment sales to 1031 buyers, HNWIs, and institutional investors.
Landlord Representation Broker
Commercial broker who represents property owners in leasing vacant space to tenants.
CRE Marketing & OM Designer
Creates offering memorandums, flyers, and marketing materials for commercial real estate dispositions.
CRE Drone Pilot & Photographer
FAA-licensed drone operator and professional photographer producing aerial and architectural imagery for commercial real estate.
Development & Construction
5 roles
Commercial Real Estate Developer
The principal who sources land, secures tenants, arranges financing, manages construction, and delivers commercial properties.
General Contractor
Licensed construction firm that manages the day-to-day building process — scheduling, subcontractors, budget, and quality.
Construction Manager / Owner's Rep
Owner's representative who oversees construction on behalf of the developer — managing the GC, budget, and schedule.
Permit Expediter
Specialist who navigates the permit approval process — tracking submissions, resolving comments, and speeding up approvals.
Commercial Roofing Contractor
Licensed contractor specializing in commercial roof installation, repair, and replacement.
Engineering & Design
8 roles
Civil Engineer
Designs site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems for commercial projects.
Architect
Designs building layout, elevations, and construction documents. Coordinates MEP engineering and building code compliance.
Land Surveyor
Licensed professional who produces boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and topographic surveys for commercial properties.
Geotechnical Engineer
Tests soil conditions, bearing capacity, and groundwater to inform foundation design.
MEP Engineer
Designs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
Structural Engineer
Designs the structural frame of commercial buildings — foundations, framing, load calculations.
Landscape Architect
Designs site landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, and outdoor spaces for commercial properties.
Fire Protection Engineer
Designs fire suppression, alarm systems, and life safety systems for commercial buildings.
Due Diligence
3 roles
Environmental Consultant (Phase I / II ESA)
Conducts environmental site assessments (ESAs) to identify contamination risks and environmental liability.
Commercial Property Inspector
Conducts Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) to evaluate building systems, structure, and maintenance needs.
Traffic Engineer
Analyzes traffic counts, signalization, and access for commercial development site selection.
Legal & Transactional
4 roles
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Attorney who drafts and negotiates purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents for commercial transactions.
Land Use & Zoning Attorney
Attorney specializing in zoning, entitlements, variances, and land development approvals at the municipal level.
Title Company & Closing Agent
Handles title insurance, escrow, closing coordination, and recording of commercial real estate transactions.
1031 Qualified Intermediary
A neutral third party that holds 1031 exchange proceeds and facilitates tax-deferred property exchanges.
Finance & Valuation
6 roles
Commercial Mortgage Broker
Licensed professional who sources and structures commercial real estate loans from banks, CMBS, bridge, and SBA lenders.
Commercial Lender (Banker)
Bank or institutional lender who underwrites and funds commercial real estate loans.
Commercial Appraiser
Licensed professional who values commercial properties using income, sales comparison, and cost approaches.
CPA / Real Estate Tax Advisor
Accountant specializing in real estate tax strategy, depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and investor tax planning.
Real Estate Syndicator / Sponsor
Principal who raises equity from investors and manages commercial real estate deals or funds.
Debt Capital Markets Advisor
Specialist who places large or complex commercial loans with institutional debt sources.
Operations & Management
3 roles
Commercial Property Manager
Manages day-to-day operations of commercial property — tenant relations, maintenance, billing, and leasing.
Commercial Asset Manager
Strategic manager of a commercial real estate portfolio — oversees property managers, financial performance, and disposition strategy.
Commercial Insurance Broker
Places property, liability, builder's risk, and umbrella insurance for commercial real estate.
Typical CRE Deal Flow — Who Gets Involved When
Sourcing
Brokers, Tenant Reps
LOI / Contract
CRE Attorney, Title Co.
Due Diligence
Env., Inspector, Appraiser, Surveyor
Financing
Mortgage Broker, Lender
Design & Build
Architect, Civil, MEP, GC
Operations / Exit
PM, Asset Mgr, Investment Sales
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