Job Title

Research Manager

Job Description Summary

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 activityManage quarterly report process and/or the production of other deliverables released by ResearchAssist 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 estatePresent market overviews to clients as neededOversight of all data collection for local marketWorks with local leadership to support local growth initiativesResponsible for forecasting data and trends for office and industrial marketsProvides management functions for the local Research TeamSupports overarching hiring, training, supervision and mentoring of local teamManages and oversees customized data projects and ensures local market conforms with Americas’ guidelinesDevelop key strategic data improvement projects for new initiativesDue to increased years of experience, performs higher level strategies with Canada Sr. Research Manager

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree requiredMBA or master’s degree in research, economics, real estate or another related field preferred7+ years of experience in commercial real estate industry or research-related field3+ years of supervisory experienceExperience managing remotely or across several locations.Expertise in Excel a plusExperience with PowerBI and/or Tableau a plusAdaptability/change/fast pace: ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage processes in a fast-changing environmentResourcefulness/initiative: ability to successfully resolve problems with minimal directionWork ethic/grit: proactively analyze data; tenacity to go above and beyondProfessional acumen, deep understanding of commercial real estateVerbal communication/ articulate/ polished: strong oral and written communication skillsConnection/relationship buildingTeam player/collaborationAccountability/ownershipIntellectual curiosity: desire to invest time and energy in CRE knowledgeAttention to detailCritical thinking/problem solving and demonstration of good judgement to make appropriate decisionsWriting skills: ability to communicate and analyze market conditions for business development to support internal and external clientsKnowledge of the complexities and rules within the CRE industry with the ability to capture, analyze and communicate key market metrics and indicatorsHigh level presentation skillsLeadership: 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 relationshipsPeople development: successfully mentor and guide employees

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