At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead property management and drive business growth in Halifax's industrial real estate market.
- Company: Join Colliers, a top Canadian commercial real estate firm known for its collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse global team and connect with top talent.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your career with industry-leading training.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in real estate, strong leadership, and business development skills required.
The predicted salary is between 110672 - 125000 $ per year.
Accelerate your success at Colliers. As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent.
This is a General Manager, Property Management & Business Development position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
About This Role
The General Manager, Property Management & Business Development is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and strategic performance of a portfolio of industrial properties in the Halifax region while supporting the continued growth of Colliers' Real Estate Management Services (REMS) platform across Atlantic Canada. Working in close partnership with clients, ownership groups, and on-site teams, this role is accountable for maximizing asset performance, enhancing long-term value, and delivering an exceptional client and tenant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a portfolio of industrial properties in the Halifax region.
- Lead all aspects of property operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, tenant relations, contract management, compliance, risk management, and building maintenance.
- Maximize asset value through proactive management strategies, operational efficiencies, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, asset managers, and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Leasing, Accounting, Facilities Management, and other internal stakeholders to support occupancy, tenant retention, and financial performance objectives.
- Ensure properties operate in accordance with life safety requirements, environmental standards, regulatory obligations, and Colliers best practices.
- Drive ESG and sustainability initiatives that improve operational performance and support ownership objectives.
Business Development & Market Growth
- Support the growth of the REMS platform throughout Atlantic Canada by identifying and pursuing third-party property management opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, investors, developers, brokers, lenders, and industry professionals throughout the region.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective management assignments across industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use asset classes.
- Lead and support management proposals, RFP responses, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor market activity, ownership changes, acquisitions, and development activity to identify potential business opportunities.
- Represent Colliers at industry events, client functions, and professional associations to enhance market visibility and strengthen industry relationships.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to support client onboarding, retention strategies, and service expansion opportunities.
- Leverage existing client relationships to identify opportunities for portfolio growth and additional service offerings.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 10 years of progressive industrial/commercial real estate experience, including senior-level industrial property management leadership.
- Demonstrated success managing industrial/commercial assets and building strong client relationships.
- Experience in business development, client acquisition, account management, or growing real estate service portfolios is considered a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of industrial real estate operations, lease administration, capital planning, and asset performance.
- Proven ability to influence decision-makers and build trusted relationships with owners, investors, brokers, and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent financial, operational, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- University degree in Business, Commerce, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline.
- CPM, RPA, or similar professional designation is considered an asset.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
General Manager & Business Development in Halifax employer: Colliers
Colliers is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages strategic thinking and leadership. Located in the vibrant regions of BC, Alberta, and Manitoba, our team enjoys a unique blend of urban and natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for both personal and professional fulfillment.
