Field Research Manager - Chicago, IL

CoStar Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

CoStar Group, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Field Research Manager to lead an expanding team of field researchers. You will oversee data collection on tenants, listings, and building characteristics, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across CoStar Group products.

The role emphasizes coaching, KPI management, and collaboration with Tenant and Market Research teams, with 25% travel required monthly and a focus on data quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ direct operations management overseeing 5+ employees
• Experience with managing KPIs and performance metrics
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; ability to analyze data and trends

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of ~8 Field Researchers.
• Review daily production against KPI metrics.
• Assess data quality relative to standards and guidelines.
• Provide actionable feedback to meet production and quality targets.
• Create development plans to grow team members.
• Coordinate with internal partners to meet company objectives.
• Align manager schedule with field researchers; travel monthly.
• Spend time in the field modeling best practices for data collection.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

MS Office

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Apple OS

Job description

Field Research Manager - Chicago, IL

Overview

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar.

About the Role

At CoStar Group, the Field Research team plays a critical role in capturing data that supports all CoStar Group products. Whether capturing information around new tenants and their occupancy or identifying available space, our research brings significant value to the real estate industry. This newly-formed team is focused on capturing all current tenants, available listings and building characteristics in high priority commercial properties, ensuring that the most accurate and comprehensive market picture is presented to our clients. As a Field Research Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of dispersed Field Researchers who will capture data to support the CoStar Group products. Field Researchers will collect data on assigned commercial properties to reconcile and record all current tenants and available listings. As a Field Research Manager, you will oversee both production and quality, ensuring your team consistently meets standards will providing ongoing coaching and development. This role will be based out of our Chicago, IL office with 25% travel required monthly.

Responsibilities

• Build, train, mentor, and coach a growing team of c. 8 professional Field Researchers.
• Daily review of the team’s production measured against KPI metrics.
• Review incoming data to determine its quality relative to standards and guidelines.
• Provide constructive, actionable feedback to team members to meet both production and quality expectations.
• Create action plans to help team members grow, succeed, and maintain their engagement.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with employees and internal partners to meet company objectives.
• Work closely with Tenant and Market Research teams.
• The manager's schedule will be aligned with the local Field Researchers (EST, CST or PST).
• Spend time in the field with Field Researchers to demonstrate best practice for data collection, time management, and overall efficiency.
• Travel within and to assigned markets is required monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College Track record of commitment to prior employers 3-5 years’ direct operations management of 5+ employees, virtual management a plus
• Internal candidates: Must have experience at the Senior, Principle or above level, to qualify.
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to prioritize the workload of a team and verify the quality of the incoming data.
• Experience with managing effective KPIs, along with meeting performance metrics.
• Proven success in building strong, cohesive teams through influence and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate and execute corporate strategy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret information and trends, adapting quickly.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to manipulate data, filter, and create basic formulas.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including PowerPoint, as well as Apple OS and other Internet applications.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.
• Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $95,000 - $100,000 (Salary)

However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What’s in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].