Mike Simon | Senior Director, Capital Projects –  Colliers

In this episode of Mastering Property Management, we sit down with Mike Simon, Senior Director of Capital Projects at Colliers, to unpack what it really takes to lead complex capital projects in today’s commercial real estate environment.

Mike has spent decades working his way up from building operations into senior leadership, and that experience shows in how he approaches planning, communication, and decision-making when projects are under pressure.

This conversation goes beyond theory and gets into the real operational realities of capital projects — tight timelines, multiple stakeholders, budget constraints, and the inevitable issues that arise mid-project.

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🔑 Key Topics We Cover:

• What truly defines a capital project in commercial real estate
• Why early planning is the most overlooked risk-management tool
• How strong leaders communicate bad news before it becomes a bigger issue
• Managing multiple stakeholders across asset classes
• Leadership lessons learned when projects don’t go as planned
• How capital projects are evolving with ESG, technology, and tenant expectations
• What the Triovest acquisition by Colliers means for capital projects moving forward

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🎯 Why This Episode Matters

If you’re a property manager, asset manager, owner, or operator involved in capital planning or large-scale building upgrades, this episode offers practical, hard-earned insight from someone who’s lived on both the operations and capital sides of the business.

This is a must-listen for anyone responsible for delivering projects where performance, reputation, and asset value are on the line.

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📌 About the Podcast

Mastering Property Management is a podcast focused on helping property managers, owners, and service providers better understand the operational side of commercial real estate — so they can make smarter decisions and build better buildings.

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