Colliers
Global real estate services and investments
Construction Operations Director - Construction
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About the job
- A Bac+5 engineering degree in building or civil engineering, such as ESTP, INSA, or CHEBAP, or a specialized university master's degree in construction management.
- At least 10 years of experience directing construction work or managing large-scale construction sites, gained with a general contractor or general construction company.
- Demonstrated experience on commercial fit-out projects and hospitality projects, including hotel renovations or restructurings and knowledge of international hospitality standards.
- Successful experience managing operational construction profiles, including construction managers and works managers.
- Fluent professional English at a minimum C1 level.
- Strong organizational rigor, interpersonal and commercial ease, decision-making ability in urgent situations, results orientation, and negotiation skills.
- Very good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and project management or planning tools.
- Supervise the execution of all construction sites and ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, environmental and safety standards, and final quality delivered to clients.
- Lead commercial fit-out operations and complex renovation or restructuring projects in the commercial and hospitality sectors.
- Participate in selecting, contracting, and managing subcontractors, suppliers, inspection offices, and external service providers.
- Manage, motivate, and support a team of construction managers and works managers on a daily basis.
- Arbitrate resource allocation across construction sites according to workload, operational complexity, and required skills.
- Identify training needs for direct reports and support their skills development and professional progression.
- Support business development by translating complex technical and operational constraints into delivery opportunities and solutions during the tender phase.
- Design and structure construction sequencing, including flow management, logistics, phasing, and nuisance management, as part of the sales proposal.
- Participate in client presentations and pitches, providing clear and pedagogical technical reassurance about operational delivery.
- Monitor construction costs and ensure compliance with budgets agreed with executing partners.
- Manage contractual relationships, variations to works, legal and technical risks, and disputes related to execution or scheduling.
- Establish performance criteria and dashboards to assess project performance and physical and financial progress.
- Structure post-project lessons-learned activities to capture good practices and optimize future delivery processes.
- Ensure optimal resource use through rigorous budget monitoring of the activity.
- Monitor technical and regulatory developments, including safety, environmental, accessibility, and building-technology requirements.
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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Simplify's Take
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
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
Relocation Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Meal Benefits
Legal Services
Employee Discounts
Company Social Events
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 12%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.
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