Lead Opportunity Researcher

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Lead Opportunity Researcher to join our team! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Lead Opportunity Researcher to identify, track, and manage business opportunities. This role involves conducting daily searches for new opportunities, maintaining data integrity in Unanet, and serving as a liaison between project managers (PMs), proposal coordinators, and the marketing team. The ideal candidate will ensure seamless coordination and up-to-date reporting for all opportunity-related activities.

• Conduct daily searches across various search engines to identify new opportunities.
• Share identified opportunities with PMs and enter them into the marketing committee's daily email log.
• Address PM requests for additional information such as engineering reports, supplementary documents, or other details related to opportunities.
• Enter opportunities into Unanet for initial Go/No Go assessment and update notes as discussions progress.
• Maintain up-to-date status for all opportunities, especially after the Monday morning marketing call, and ensure the information is current for weekly reviews.
• Record notes in Unanet for each opportunity post-marketing call, including reasons for "No Go" decisions and the latest status updates.
• Follow up with PMs for updates if they were absent during the meeting.
• Once an opportunity receives a "Go," confirm with the PM whether marketing support is needed.
• Notify the proposal manager to assign a proposal coordinator and update notes with the decision-maker, PM, and marketing support requirements.
• Bookmark opportunities in appropriate search engine during the preparation stage to monitor addenda updates.
• Distribute received addenda to PMs and proposal coordinators, update Unanet with revised due dates, and document the status in notes.
• Conduct research to locate and retrieve RFQ/RFPs for posted solicitations or ads.
• Ensure all documentation is received and tracked.
• Collaborate with proposal coordinators and PMs to address status updates and miscellaneous questions.
• Verify existing entries in Unanet before sharing opportunities to avoid duplication.
• Identify and alert CRM to duplicate entries in Unanet to prevent double submissions of proposals.

• Proven experience in research, data entry, or project coordination roles.
• Proficiency in CRM tools like Unanet or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with GovWin or similar search platforms is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!