Overview The Geographic Discipline Leader (GDL) serves as pivotal team leader, responsible for all aspects of business management within their geographic area. These responsibilities include overall management of your team, client relationships, business development, and financial performance. Supports overall mission & vision of discipline. At Colliers Project Leaders, we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed. Responsibilities Team Management: + Responsible for all facets of people management including the recruitment, engagement, advancement, and retention of staff, as well as the coordination and oversight of assigned team members. + Ensures compliance with and enforces company Health & Safety policies and procedures. + Mentor and coach project managers and staff on assigned projects. + Manage assigned staff performance and training. Project/Client Management: + Responsible for the client relationships, satisfaction, and quality of work to ensure repeat work. + Quality control of work delivery by the assigned team. + Relationship management internally and externally for the team. + Management of work assignments to achieve utilization goals. Business Development: + Responsible for active participation in the development and execution of business plans for their service line and region. + Coordinate with supervisor to develop an annual business plan that incorporates local factors. + Regularly coordinate strategy between service lines to identify business development pursuits that cross sell services. + Active pursuit of new business opportunities with both existing and new clients, and internal and external relationships. Financial Management: + Responsible for the oversight and financial health of your team, including profitability, utilization, and execution of financial goals for their business as directed by supervisor. + Responsible for oversight of PM performance, billings, and collections. + Coordinate with supervisor to review adjustment of budgets and rates. + Monitor the performance of the business to meet or exceed revenue and/or profit goals. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Experience: Relevant leadership experience in a related field. Experience in developing new business in the greater Philadelphia marketplace: + Understanding of the local business dynamics. + Relationships with decision makers. + Experience finding and securing new business relationships. Experience in all areas of People Management: + Recruitment & Staffing: Hiring and managing team resources. + Employee Engagement & Retention: Fostering a positive work environment and reducing turnover. + Mentorship & Coaching: Developing managers and team members' skills and performance. + Performance Management: Setting goals, conducting reviews, and addressing issues. + Training & Development: Identifying and facilitating training for managers and staff. + Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Ensuring adherence to company policies, especially in health and safety. + Workload Management: Distributing work efficiently across the team. + Conflict Resolution: Handling team and managerial conflicts to maintain productivity. Relevant experience in all areas of Project Management: + Preparing Proposals. + Developing & Tracking Budgets. + Financial Management Skills. + Client Management. + Proven ability to run a successful team and monitor the performance of the business. Certifications/Licensures: + Professional licensure in area of expertise preferred. Skills/Abilities: + Excellent communication skills. + Strategic thinking. + Effective delegation skills. + Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and offices. + Holds others accountable. + Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success! Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.