Site Selection Consultant

About the role

Colliers Site Selection is one of the most analytically rigorous and client-focused teams in corporate real estate advisory. We partner with leading corporations, economic development organizations, and institutional clients to solve one of business' most consequential decisions where to locate. Our work reshapes communities, creates economic impact, and puts our clients in positions to thrive for decades.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end management of corporate site selection and economic incentives consulting projects, including project schedule, budget, and quality of all client-facing deliverables
  • Direct cross-functional teams
  • Deliver executive-level analyses grounded in rigorous, data-driven methodology
• Client Engagement
  • Organize, direct, and coordinate internal and external project resources
  • Ensure all workstreams remain aligned with client priorities and engagement timelines
  • Lead client-facing meetings and presentations with executive-level polish and confidence
• Sales & Business Development
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and develop new corporate and economic development consulting mandates
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Colliers brokers
  • Contribute to the practice pipeline and conduct appropriate follow-up with new and existing client leads
  • Represent Colliers at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements on behalf of the practice
• Industry Presence & Relationships
  • Engage with commercial real estate brokers, economic development organizations (EDOs), utilities, and partner organizations
  • Attend national familiarization tours and industry consultant events
  • Cultivate a robust and growing network of brokers and economic developer relationships
  • Extend Colliers’ brand presence through professional social media engagement and active industry participation

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in site selection, incentives, economic development, real estate advisory, or strategic consulting
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong command of project management methodology, real estate strategy, economic development principles, and financial analysis
• Exceptional written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead multiple corporate projects simultaneously and manage cross-functional teams
• Outstanding organizational skills with a track record of delivering on schedule and within budget
• Proven strategic thinker with disciplined decision-making ability and execution follow-through
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Understanding of and ability to use GIS is preferred but not required
• Ability to travel as required (typically up to 25% but occasionally up to 50% depending on project stage(s))

Qualifications

• Ability to travel as required (typically up to 25% but occasionally up to 50% depending on project stage(s))

Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Real Estate Strategy
• Economic Development Principles
• Financial Analysis
• Written Communication
• Presentations
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Client Engagement
• Sales & Business Development
• Industry Presence & Relationships

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from senior practice leaders
• Genuine ownership over client work
• Roadway for career advancement
• Investment in people, celebration of initiative, and reward of results

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Full-time position