Operations Manager

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.

About You

As Operations Manager, you partner closely with new and existing clients, develop competitive project bids, and ensure the successful execution of building improvement and maintenance initiatives across our portfolio.

You will drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and a strong customer‑focused culture while developing and leading a high‑performing team committed to delivering exceptional results.

In this role you will:

Business Development

• Assess project needs, create bids for general construction and repair services and manage in-house teams as well as subcontractors to successful completion of projects.

• Continually expand the business base through regular contact with key clients and prospective clients.

• Assist team in establishing and maintaining strategic relations with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders

• Maintain regular contact and builds solid working relationships with Potential Clients, Property Owners, Occupiers, Property Managers, and Engineering staff to ensure the highest level of customer service and operational efficiencies.

Staff Management/Leadership

• Build strong customer centric staff designed to deliver exceptional service.

• Effectively leads, coaches, and develops staff to achieve department and Company objectives. Works as part of the management team to develop and deliver on departmental goals, objectives and systems.

• Manages, leads, and develops property maintenance staff in the market consistently and ensures thorough staff understanding and implementation of operations, policies, and procedures.

• Allocate property level and roving maintenance staff to ensure delivery of high-level client service, while prioritizing service based on ever-changing needs.

• Ensure profitability of General Maintenance division through effective and efficient staff mobilization based on need.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in a Construction/Project Management related field.

• Extensive knowledge of project bidding and project management.

• Ability to read and understand architectural plans and technical specifications.

• Ability to lead and direct a variety of vendors and subcontractors and provide critical thinking to problem solving.

• Knowledge preparing and interpreting the process of project budgeting.

• Strong interpersonal skills along with high degree of professionalism and experience managing staff. Experience and understanding of project management related to tenant improvement and capital expenditure projects

• General understanding of building codes.

• General understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).

• Industry specific certifications are preferred.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:  

Area/Location Specific: St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $103,334 - $138,000

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Benefits  

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days' vacation annually.  Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.  Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.  Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law. 

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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.