Valuation Services Director

Colliers International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus based on performance

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Chicago is seeking a seasoned professional to foster client relationships and manage a team. The role demands expertise in valuation and appraisal with at least 10 years of experience, along with an MAI designation. Responsibilities include executing assignments for corporate clients and leading trainee appraisers. Benefits include competitive commission-based compensation, employer-subsidized medical options, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to deliver excellent client service.
• Team-player mentality with strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong client-service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate new client relationships.
• Manage team members to deliver exceptional client service.
• Supervise trainee appraisers.
• Execute valuation and appraisal assignments.
• Execute valuation and appraisal assignments for corporate clients, REITs, pension funds, and lenders.
• Apply expertise in discounted cash flow, sales comparison, cost approach, and highest & best use.
• Review industry surveys and economic/demographic trends.
• Assist with presenting results of analyses clearly.

Skills

Originate new client relationships

Team management

Valuation and appraisal

Client service

Communication skills

Expertise in discounted cash flow

Education

MAI designation

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced appraisal coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Argus

MS Excel

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About you

An enterprising, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player, you have the expertise and ability to bring fresh ideas and create impactful work that helps clients grow and thrive. You embrace new approaches and challenges to help you lead the industry into the future.

In this role, you will...

• Originate new client relationships and foster existing ones.
• Manage team members across geographies to deliver exceptional client service and results.
• Allocate appraisal assignments.
• Supervise trainee appraisers.
• Execute valuation and appraisal assignments (financial reporting, purchase accounting, net asset value, periodic reporting, tax, lending, etc.) for corporate clients, REITs (publicly traded & non‑traded), pension funds, open and closed‑end funds, lenders, etc.

• Apply your expertise in discounted cash flow (Argus and MS Excel), sales comparison approach, cost approach, and highest & best use.
• Review industry surveys, benchmarks, economic and demographic trends.
• Assist with preparing and presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner.

What you’ll bring

• MAI designation required.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus completion of advanced appraisal class curriculum (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Team‑player mentality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent client service across the organization and with external partners.

Compensation & Benefits

Approximate Compensation for this Role: Annual salary range: 100% commission‑based compensation.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer‑subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision, as well as employer‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short‑term/long‑term disability. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave, as well as twelve weeks (for birth parents) and four weeks (for non‑birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave, available after successful completion of 90 days of employment. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

Work Authorization

This position is a hybrid role based out of the local office. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal‑opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.