The Research Manager reports to the Senior Research Manager of Canada. This position will provide oversight for key projects throughout Calgary and support key initiatives that require a high level of research expertise and support. The Calgary Research Manager will manage all research activities in their market and team members. This position participates in pitches and presentations with local fee-earners, as well as the overall thought leadership and analysis for the market. This role coordinates research activity across service lines and property types.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Create quarterly market reports to include written analysis, statistics and market activity
Manage quarterly report process and/or the production of other deliverables released by Research
Assist in project management to include coordinating with all parties involved in the production of a deliverable (marketing, graphics, etc.)
Author research papers to analyze the effects of business activities or public policies on commercial real estate
Present market overviews to clients as needed
Oversight of all data collection for local market
Works with local leadership to support local growth initiatives
Responsible for forecasting data and trends for office and industrial markets
Provides management functions for the local Research Team
Supports overarching hiring, training, supervision and mentoring of local team
Manages and oversees customized data projects and ensures local market conforms with Americasâ™ guidelines
Develop key strategic data improvement projects for new initiatives
Due to increased years of experience, performs higher level strategies with Canada Sr. Research Manager
Qualifications:
Bachelorâ™s degree required
MBA or masterâ™s degree in research, economics, real estate or another related field preferred
7+ years of experience in commercial real estate industry or research-related field
3+ years of supervisory experience
Experience managing remotely or across several locations.
Expertise in Excel a plus
Experience with PowerBI and/or Tableau a plus
Adaptability/change/fast pace: ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage processes in a fast-changing environment
Resourcefulness/initiative: ability to successfully resolve problems with minimal direction
Work ethic/grit: proactively analyze data; tenacity to go above and beyond
Professional acumen, deep understanding of commercial real estate
Verbal communication/ articulate/ polished: strong oral and written communication skills
Connection/relationship building
Team player/collaboration
Accountability/ownership
Intellectual curiosity: desire to invest time and energy in CRE knowledge
Attention to detail
Critical thinking/problem solving and demonstration of good judgement to make appropriate decisions
Writing skills: ability to communicate and analyze market conditions for business development to support internal and external clients
Knowledge of the complexities and rules within the CRE industry with the ability to capture, analyze and communicate key market metrics and indicators
High level presentation skills
Leadership: ability to manage, train and mentor research personnel.
Business development: ability to communicate and analyze market conditions for business development; ability to network and foster client relationships
People development: successfully mentor and guide employees
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