General Manager

Colliers International (Quebec); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Career growth

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

DEI initiatives

Job summary

Colliers in Edmonton is seeking a General Manager to lead a mixed-use portfolio across industrial, office, and retail assets. You will direct operations, financial performance, tenant relations, and risk management while building a high-performing team and coordinating with owners and on-site partners.

The role requires a senior leader with a strong track record in CRE, budgeting, compliance, and ESG initiatives, delivering measurable value and long-term asset growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial real estate with senior PM leadership
• Strategic leadership experience in a complex asset environment
• University degree in business, commerce, or economics
• CPM, RPA, or LEED GA designations preferred
• Strong financial, organizational and project management skills
• Valid RECA real estate licence
• Alberta driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Proven ability to build relationships and deliver client service
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Knowledge of real estate law, leases and tenancy

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for operational, financial, and strategic performance of a mixed-use portfolio comprising industrial, office, and retail assets.
• Lead multidisciplinary property management team with a focus on client service, professional growth, and succession planning.
• Oversee operating budgets, revenue, expenses, and financial reporting to enhance long-term asset value.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Asset Managers and Owner Representatives.
• Ensure properties are maintained to life safety, maintenance, regulatory, and risk standards.
• Partner with Leasing, Accounting and stakeholders to support tenant retention and governance.
• Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sustainability and ESG initiatives to improve energy, emissions, water, and waste outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Asset management

Team leadership

Financial management

Client relationship

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Communication

Education

University degree in business

CPM certification

RPA certification

LEED GA certification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why 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. Don't just take our word for it - we've been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

This position is for a General Manager in Edmonton, Alberta

About This Role

The General Manager will have overall responsibility for a portfolio of commercial assets in the Edmonton area. Working in close partnership with our clients, ownership, and on-site teams, this role is accountable for maximizing income performance and enhancing long-term asset value through proactive, strategic, and innovative management initiatives.

The General Manager will provide strong leadership across all aspects of operations, financial performance, tenant experience, and risk management, ensuring the assets are operated to the highest standards of excellence. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can balance day-to-day operational rigour with long-term strategic planning, delivering measurable results while fostering strong relationships with tenants, stakeholders, and service partners.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a mixed-use portfolio comprising industrial, office, and retail assets, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and service excellence standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary property management team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on client service, professional growth, and succession planning.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets, revenue, expenses, and financial reporting to enhance long-term asset value and maintain market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Asset Managers and Owner Representatives, ensuring clear communication regarding performance, operations, capital initiatives, staffing, and tenant relations.
• Ensure the properties are maintained and operated to the highest standards, including life safety, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Partner with Leasing, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to support tenant retention, revenue objectives, accurate financial reporting, and governance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and consultant relationships, including procurement, contract negotiations, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sustainability and ESG initiatives, driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water usage, and waste diversion.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the effective management, performance, and reputation of the properties and Colliers.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, including at least 5 years in a senior property management leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, drive innovation, and deliver results in a complex asset environment.
• University degree or diploma in business, commerce, or economics.
• Professional designations such as CPM, RPA, or LEED GA are considered assets.
• Strong financial, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Valid real estate licence with RECA.
• Valid Alberta driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional client service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Working knowledge of real estate law, lease structures, and commercial tenancy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi Voyager is considered an asset.
• Highly professional, proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused, with a positive leadership mindset.

What we offer

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North