Job Title

Relocation & Logistics Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staff. This project manager will lead, execute, and effectively administer efforts surrounding multiple complex relocation and logistics projects and programs as an industry veteran, providing leadership and direction to internal and client teams.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsDevelops and maintains a comprehensive project information file containing prepared deliverables, client decisions and directives, schedules, contracts, and budget reports for reference during and after project executionSuccessfully initiate, plan, execute, control, and close all project deliverablesManage day-to-day operational aspects of the relocation and logistics project scopeDevelop or validate client physical move budget as appropriatePublish project plans, communications and schedules as neededEnsure schedules of various supporting constituencies involved are coordinated, and any/all sub-project plans are consolidated into the Master Relocation and Logistics Schedule for trackingDevelop Requests for Proposals and analyze bids and provide strategic recommendation to clients on engagement of support vendorsDevelop master move database to house all required client employee information relevant to the physical move (IT, Security,Facilities, origin/destination building address, floor and seat numbers)Develop and implement change management process to control client changes prior to physical movePrepare, publish project status reports, including input into any designated tracking systemsAdvise client management on all perceived risks to the successful completion of the project, and obtain approval from client on changes to project scope, design, schedule and cost.Track and coordinate dependencies with task owners for the successful completion of the projectFacilitate project team meetings; employ effective communication via agendas, meeting minutes, and discussionsCommunicate regularly with internal and external customers as appropriate in order to ensure the delivery of high-quality service and system supportAdminister Move Kit Development (Move Instructions, Label templates, Check Out Sheets, etc) and gain client approval of information contained thereinSupervise physical moves and vendor performance against client approved Service Level Agreement(s)Coordinate and supervise post move follow up on client ‘Day 1’ (first day of operations in new space)Review and approve all move vendor invoice against client agreements; arbitrate any inconsistencies with the vendor(s) in questionEnsure all information required by client is transferred during project close outReview and evaluate all project templates/tools in project information file and employ continuous move management process improvement methods for best practice application.Provide industry subject matter expert advice to PDS Markets as needed, (vendor recommendations, move management best practices & information on RLM support offerings)Provide feedback & guidance to junior team members on ways to improve or maintain client satisfaction/project administration as appropriate.

Education/Experience/Training:

Bachelor's Degree, Project Management Certification or related discipline OR 8+ years of relevant work experience or any similar combination of education and experienceAbility to prepare and track overall project budgets and schedulesExperience or ability to learn skills necessary for leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to read or interpret architectural drawings and furniture or space planning conceptual plansStrong working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office Suite including ExcelDemonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experienceExcellent verbal/written communication skillsStrong organizational skillsWilling/able to travel (30+%)Self-motivated and able to deliver tools, processes, and any required deliverable by scheduled dates

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”