Make your next move an expert one.
At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.
Why Colliers?
Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
**The location for this position is flexible.**
If you are motivated by high-stakes problem solving, data-driven strategy, and the satisfaction of placing a major facility or headquarters in exactly the right community — this is the team for you. We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment backed by Colliers' global platform and a culture where your work is visible, your growth is real, and your contributions matter.
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.
The Site Selection Consultant is a cornerstone of our advisory team, leading corporate location strategy and economic development consulting engagements from kickoff through final recommendation. Reporting to the team’s leadership, you will independently manage complex client projects, direct cross-functional teams, and deliver executive-level analyses grounded in rigorous, data-driven methodology. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful client exposure and real ownership within one of real estate advisory's most intellectually demanding disciplines .
In this role, you will:
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
Develop and direct comprehensive site and community evaluations, synthesizing labor market data, infrastructure assessments, incentive landscapes, and operational cost comparisons into clear, decision-ready recommendations
Organize, direct, and coordinate internal and external project resources, ensuring all workstreams remain aligned with client priorities and engagement timelines
Collaborate with practice leadership and teammates to shape project strategy, prioritize key decision drivers, and anticipate client needs across the full project lifecycle
Lead client-facing meetings and presentations with executive-level polish and confidence
Execute practice initiatives including site identification and evaluation, economic incentives identification, estimation, analysis and negotiations, financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and internal process development
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 to establish site selection and economic incentives consulting opportunities across the organization
Participate in conversations with prospective clients and draft compelling engagement proposals and prospect pricing
Contribute to the practice pipeline and conduct appropriate follow-up with new and existing client leads
Build and cultivate strategic relationships with key partner organizations across private sector, economic development, real estate, and corporate advisory communities
Represent Colliers at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements on behalf of the practice on an as-needed basis
Contribute to Colliers’ thought leadership platform through blog posts, white papers, and industry articles
Industry Presence & Relationships
Engage with commercial real estate brokers, economic development organizations (EDOs), utilities, and partner organizations through visits, presentations, and collaborative events
Attend national familiarization tours and industry consultant events to stay current on market conditions and community capabilities
Cultivate a robust and growing network of brokers and economic developer relationships across target markets and geographies
Extend Colliers’ brand presence through professional social media engagement and active industry participation
What you bring:
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 — you translate complex datasets into narratives that resonate with C-suite audiences
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))
Why Colliers Site Selection
You will join a team that combines the precision and depth of a specialized team with the resources, relationships, and reach of Colliers’ global platform. Our consultants tackle meaningful, high-stakes engagements that have lasting economic impact for generations to come — and do so alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
You will receive direct mentorship from senior practice leaders, genuine ownership over your client work, and runway for career advancement. We invest in our people, celebrate initiative, and reward results. If you are ready to do the most consequential work of your career in site selection and economic incentives, we invite you to apply
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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of experience in site selection, incentives, economic development, real estate advisory, or strategic consulting
- Strong command of project management methodology
- Financial analysis and financial modeling experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite
- Exceptional written communication and presentation skills (C-suite audience)
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead multiple corporate projects and manage cross-functional teams
- Outstanding organizational skills with track record of delivering on schedule and within budget
- Ability to travel as required (typically up to 25%, occasionally up to 50%)
- Understanding of and ability to use GIS
- Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided)
What We Do
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 67 countries, our more than 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership with significant insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. With annualized revenues of $3.0 billion ($3.3 billion including affiliates) and $40 billion of assets under management, we maximize the potential of property and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.
