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Colliers

Global real estate services and investments

General Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$212.6k - $240k+ Annual bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial property management is required.
  • Provide a high degree of professional customer service to internal and external parties.
  • Work effectively under pressure with strong personalities.
  • Demonstrate client relations skills with clients and tenants.
  • Possess organizational, time management, and project management skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Understand financial reports, including variances between actual and budget figures.
  • Have experience and understanding of project management related to tenant improvement and capital expenditure projects.
  • Understand lease agreements and leasing terms.
  • Have a general understanding of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required; a BA/BS degree is preferred.
  • Have advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of a commercial building portfolio, including operations, financial activities, construction, and project management.
  • Collaborate with property management and the client to enhance long-term asset value through proactive and innovative management.
  • Deliver excellent customer service at all organizational levels and to external partners.
  • Ensure compliance with tenant leases, regulatory requirements, and the management contract.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, property tenants, vendors, and contractors.
  • Prepare annual budgets and tenant reconciliations for review and approval by senior management and ownership.
  • Prepare and review monthly and quarterly ownership reports, and understand property financial performance relative to owner goals and objectives.
  • Review contracts, invoices, and rent-up schedules.
  • Supervise and develop the property management team and staff.
  • Manage tenant improvement construction and capital improvement projects.
  • Partner with ownership, marketing, and leasing teams to assist in leasing efforts.
  • Oversee and participate in annual adjustments and reconciliations for the portfolio.
  • Enhance property value while ensuring the property remains competitive in the marketplace.
  • Assist the client in developing and implementing master plans and achieving current and future business goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing historically significant sites and working with New York City local laws and commissions to ensure compliance is strongly preferred.
  • Commercial real estate accreditation such as CPM or RPA is a plus.
  • Construction and project management experience is preferred.

About the company

Colliers is a global professional services and investment management firm focused on real estate. Its team of 17,000 professionals in 62 countries provides advisory, brokerage, valuation, property management, and investment management services to help clients buy, sell, and manage property and real assets. The company oversees more than $50 billion in assets and generates about $4.1 billion in annual revenue. Its goal is to maximize the value of property and real assets to accelerate success for clients, investors, and people, supported by a large, globally integrated platform and insider leadership ownership with a long track record of shareholder returns.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 17%, and engineering revenue jumped 30% to $427.8 million.
  • July 5 2026 Pluritec added Canada engineering capacity after Ayesa closed.
  • March 25 2026 notes and February 20 2031 credit extension funded growth with longer maturities.

What critics are saying

  • Artisan Partners exited in July 2026, attacking engineering diversification and pressuring Colliers' valuation multiple.
  • The May 2026 Colliers-branded TIC probe spans 14 lawsuits and SEC interviews.
  • Colliers' brand exposure in TIC litigation threatens client trust and broker referrals across North America.

What makes Colliers unique

  • Ayesa acquisition on May 27 2026 made engineering a major third engine.
  • Colliers' resilient businesses supplied 70% of earnings in Q1 2026.
  • June 2026 presentation realigned reporting around repeatable, contractual revenue streams across engineering and management.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
Artisan Partners exits Colliers (TSX:CIGI) stake over engineering diversification concerns

Artisan Partners has publicly questioned Colliers International Group's expansion into engineering and design, revealing it has reallocated capital to other opportunities. The institutional shareholder's pushback highlights concerns about whether Colliers' diversification beyond commercial real estate enhances shareholder value or dilutes core strengths. In May 2026, Colliers' board approved a share buyback programme for up to 4.3 million subordinate voting shares, roughly 8.6% of the float, whilst maintaining its US$0.15 semi-annual dividend. The capital return plan now faces scrutiny as investors assess how Colliers balances buybacks and dividends against acquisition-driven growth in engineering. Colliers' narrative projects $7.7 billion revenue and $302.5 million earnings by 2029, requiring 10.4% annual revenue growth. Some analysts had forecast US$7.6 billion revenue and US$380 million earnings by 2029, though expectations may shift following Artisan's concerns about engineering integration and leverage.

MarketScreener
Mar 25th, 2026
Colliers Completes C$550 Million Senior Notes Issuance

TORONTO, March 25, 2026 -- Colliers International Group Inc. today announced the completion of a private placement of C$550 million, equivalent to approximately US$400 million, of 4.73%...

GlobeNewswire
Mar 2nd, 2026
Colliers acquires Rome’s leading residential asset advisor

Colliers acquires Progedil, Rome's leading residential asset advisor....

Google
Jan 19th, 2026
One of Charleston’s biggest real estate firms has been acquired by Colliers

The commercial real estate firm on Daniel Island has been acquired by Colliers of South Carolina, one of the biggest presences in Charleston and SC.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Colliers partners with global infrastructure investment bank

Complements and enhances sustainability and infrastructure expertise...