Urban Strategist

As a CBRE Client Consulting Sr. Consultant, you will play a key role in overseeing complex research initiatives that drive client deliverables. This position is part of the Client Consulting function, responsible for providing Advisory services related to real estate operations and investments.

• Review financial information and data to inform deliverables, including market plans, process improvements, management practices, and business unit communications.
• Study the fiscal impact of real estate transactions using net present value analysis, IRR, and company/client-specific processes.
• Present research on industry best practices and benchmarks to clients and develop advanced strategic real estate plans.
• Create benchmarks and KPIs for clients' portfolios to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Implement processes and define portfolio management priorities for site, area, and function planning.
• Partner with managers of databases containing supply, demand, and cost information.
• Develop comprehensive management models to aid strategic consulting efforts.
• Support the achievement of financial, operational, and other measures established for clients.
• Report on defined deliverables established for clients.
• Develop building, state, and segment reports. Distribute reports for the specific account or engagement.
• Work with cross-functional internal teams to meet the business unit's real estate requirements.
• Implement initiatives to reduce cost and maximize value for clients' portfolios.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Real estate license (where required by state law).
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.