Overview 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. Responsibilities + 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. Qualifications + 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. What We Offer 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! Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.