General Manager & Business Development

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*** This is a General Manager, Property Management & Business Development position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia
*** About This Role The General Manager, Property Management & Business Develop men t is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and strategic performance of a portfolio of industrial properties in the Halifax region while supporting the continued growth of Colliers' Real Estate Management Services (REMS) platform across Atlantic Canada.

Working in close partnership with clients, ownership groups, and on-site teams, this role is accountable for maximizing asset performance, enhancing long-term value, and delivering an exceptional client and tenant experience. In addition to portfolio leadership, the General Manager will act as a market ambassador for Colliers, leveraging industry relationships and market intelligence to identify and pursue new management opportunities throughout Nova Scotia with a focus on Atlantic Canada markets.

This position combines hands-on property management leadership with external business development responsibilities and requires a highly relationship-oriented self-starter who can successfully balance operational excellence, client retention, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities Property Management Leadership Provide overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a portfolio of industrial properties in the Halifax region.

Lead all aspects of property operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, tenant relations, contract management, compliance, risk management, and building maintenance.

Maximize asset value through proactive management strategies, operational efficiencies, and capital improvement initiatives.

Serve as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, asset managers, and key stakeholders.

Partner with Leasing, Accounting, Facilities Management, and other internal stakeholders to support occupancy, tenant retention, and financial performance objectives.

Ensure properties operate in accordance with life safety requirements, environmental standards, regulatory obligations, and Colliers best practices.

Drive ESG and sustainability initiatives that improve operational performance and support ownership objectives.

Business Development & Market Growth Support the growth of the REMS platform throughout Atlantic Canada by identifying and pursuing third-party property management opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, investors, developers, brokers, lenders, and industry professionals throughout the region.

Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective management assignments across industrial, office, retail, and mixed-use asset classes.

Lead and support management proposals, RFP responses, client presentations, and contract negotiations.

Monitor market activity, ownership changes, acquisitions, and development activity to identify potential business opportunities.

Represent Colliers at industry events, client functions, and professional associations to enhance market visibility and strengthen industry relationships.

Collaborate with regional leadership to support client onboarding, retention strategies, and service…