Client Consulting Consultant

CBRE; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Client Consulting Consultant to lead diverse research initiatives for client deliverables. The role sits in Client Consulting, providing advisory services related to real estate operations and investments.

You will review financial data, analyze real estate transactions, and present benchmarks to shape strategic real estate plans. Collaboration with internal teams and mentoring colleagues are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Real estate license required by state where applicable.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review financial data for multiple client deliverables and reports.
• Study fiscal impact of real estate transactions using NPV/IRR analyses.
• Present research on industry benchmarks and develop real estate plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client real estate needs.
• Develop reports to optimize organizational design and processes.
• Apply standard methodologies to solve complex assignments and innovate.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise within the function.
• Model CBRE RISE values and foster consensus across teams.
• Impact client operations and communications within the portfolio.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical judgment

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Real estate license (state)

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Client Consulting Consultant, you will oversee a variety of research initiatives used in the development of client deliverables.

About The Role

As a CBRE Client Consulting Consultant, you will oversee a variety of research initiatives used in the development of client deliverables. This job is part of the Client Consulting function. They are responsible for Advisory services in relation to real estate operations and investments.

What You’ll Do

• Review financial information and additional data for a range of deliverables provided by team. Examples include market plans, process improvements, management practices, and business unit communications.
• Study fiscal impact of real estate transactions using net present value analysis, IRR, and company and or client-specific processes.
• Present research on industry best practice and benchmarks to the client and develop strategic real estate plans.
• Work with cross functional internal teams to meet the business unit’s real estate requirements. Suggest initiatives to reduce cost and maximize value for the client's portfolio. Aid with real estate-related communications for senior client representatives.
• Develop reports to encourage optimization across many activities. Examples include organizational design, process improvement, and management practices.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Real Estate license, as required by the State.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).