Research engineer Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Research Analyst

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.

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.

This is an on-site role based at our Charlotte, NC office.

About you:

You're a data-driven storyteller who thrives on turning numbers into meaningful insights. As a Research Analyst, you'll play a key role in uncovering market trends, maintaining accurate datasets, and delivering analysis that drives smart, strategic decisions. Beyond the data, you're a collaborative partner - supporting brokers and staff with timely research, responding to requests, and helping bring high-impact reports and publications to life.

In this role, you won't just analyze the market - you'll help shape how it's understood. From contributing to client presentations and property valuations to supporting the onboarding and training of new team members, your work will directly influence our success. You'll extend your impact by supporting our Charlotte and Raleigh offices, ensuring they have the insights and resources needed to stay ahead in their markets.

If you're detail-oriented, curious, and energized by making complex data clear and actionable, you'll fit right in.

In this role, you will:

• Aggregate, standardize, and augment disparate data sets. Be responsible for database maintenance, verification, and updating multiple databases across multiple service lines.
• Provide timely and reliable statistical information on commercial properties, including, but not limited to, availability and vacancy rates, lease rates, absorption trends, lease and sale comparables, tenant migration, development activity, and economic trends.
• Assist with collecting, analyzing, and producing quarterly and annual market reports adhering to corporate standards.
• Assist with preparing broker opinion of values, lease abstracting, and lease/sale analysis.
• Conduct field research to confirm and enhance market information, verify tenant movement, and monitor new developments.
• Perform ad hoc queries and respond to staff inquiries for information.
• Partner with marketing and sales professionals to provide research assistance and expertise for pitches, proposals and client pursuits as needed.
• Act as a resource to brokers and staff involved in special projects requiring compilation of data, i.e., ownership data, zoning, land use, property sales, etc., and provides demographic information in partnership with Colliers GIS Location Intelligence.
• Collaborate with corporate IT and research/marketing teams to troubleshoot, test upgrades, and/or implement changes to Colliers' proprietary software systems.
• Present research findings and participate in local office sales/leasing and tenants in the market meetings.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years Research experience in a similar role within Commercial Real Estate
• Experience using CRE data platforms and ArcGIS experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Economics, Statistics)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a research database. Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
• Motivated self-starter with a passion for commercial real estate

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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