Research Co-Lead

Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors is a leading commercial real estate firm in Denver, known for our dynamic, energetic, and collaborative culture. We are a high-growth company committed to delivering unmatched service and expertise to our clients. At Pinnacle, we value teamwork, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence, creating an environment where you can thrive and grow your career.

This role ensures that research outputs are accurate, timely, market-relevant, and predictable, while leading a team of Research Associates and serving as a trusted partner to Brokers, Marketing, Operations, and Leadership. The Research Co-Lead balances hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, planning, and accountability.

This role makes Pinnacle’s research a true competitive advantage, reducing friction for brokers, improving client confidence, and enabling the firm to operate proactively rather than reactively.

• Brokers trust Pinnacle Research as a differentiator and rely on it with confidence
• Research deliverables are consistent, accurate, and delivered on agreed timelines
• Workload is planned in advance; last-minute fire drills are the exception, not the norm
• Research Associates are well-supported, aligned, and continuously improving
• Research systems, templates, and methodologies are documented and scalable
• The Director of Operations has visibility into capacity, priorities, and performance

• Own Pinnacle’s research function across all commercial product types (industrial, office, retail, multifamily, land, specialty)
• Establish and continuously improve research standards, assumptions, templates, and methodologies
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all research deliverables
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities in market coverage and data
• Partner with the Director of Operations to align research priorities with firm business goals and recruiting efforts

• Ensure timely, accurate research support for BOVs, listings, pitches, and client-facing materials
• Serve as a senior research resource on complex or high-profile deals
• Set and communicate clear research requirements, timelines, and expectations
• Reduce rework by ensuring clarity and completeness at intake
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to ensure seamless handoff of data and assumptions
• Train and develop Research Associates and interns
• Set clear priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support, especially during high-volume periods
• Build bench strength through cross-training and documented processes
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement

• Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly research planning
• Anticipate workload spikes and proactively manage capacity and priorities
• Track turnaround times, bottlenecks, and quality metrics
• Escalate risks early with proposed solutions
• Ensure commitments are realistic, visible, and met

• Maintain mastery of research and data tools including CoStar, Loop Net, Core Logic, Excel, Real Nex CRM, and internal databases
• Own the health, structure, and integrity of Pinnacle’s research databases
• Ensure version control, data accuracy, and audit-ready documentation
• Continuously improve efficiency through systems, automation, and workflow improvements

• Train Research Associates and brokers on research tools, databases, and best practices
• Support onboarding of new brokers and staff related to research and data systems
• Serve as a firm-wide resource for research-related questions and standards

• Fully own the Research seat on the EOS Accountability Chart
• Maintain a Research Scorecard with measurable KPIs
• Set, track, and complete quarterly Rocks
• Participate actively and prepared in L10 meetings
• Contribute to Quarterly Conversations and talent planning

• Commercial real estate research or related experience (2+ years preferred)
• Strong understanding of valuation concepts and market dynamics
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large…