Move Manager- Contract

BGIS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Toronto is seeking a Move Manager to oversee and ensure the successful delivery of move projects. The candidate will manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets while building effective client relationships. Successful applicants will have strong communication skills and experience in project management. This role requires travel within Canada and may involve evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of move management experience or 5-7 years in move coordination.
• Proven ability in delivering projects on time.
• Strong client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the delivery of move projects.
• Define project scope and requirements.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Client management

Vendor management

Education

Community college diploma in architectural or construction technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Move Manager plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of move projects and ensures delivery within scope, budget, and requirements.

At this position level:

• Projects are typically of mid-high complexity.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

For the assigned projects:

Plans and oversees the end-to-end delivery of assigned move projects. At this level, projects managed are typically of low to high complexity, risk and exposure.

In collaboration with project stakeholders, defines project scope, deliverables and requirements.

Develops and implements project move plans.

Determines resource and budget requirements, cost estimates, and timelines.

Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation and contingency plans.

Monitors project delivery against timelines and ensures timely completion.

Facilitate all move related move meetings/calls with the business/stakeholders.

Communicates project status to relevant stakeholders. Ensures move projects are delivered on time.

Client Relationship Management

Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients.

Responsible for resolving issues, managing client expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Travel required within Canada. Working at client sites on evenings & weekends will be required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Community college diploma preferably in architectural technology, construction technology, engineering technology or equivalent work experience

1 to 3 years of move management work experience; or 5 to 7 years of move coordination work experience

Project management – proven ability and experience in delivering projects on-time.

Project risk mitigation and management – proven ability and experience in mitigating and managing project risks.

Communication – strong communication, influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

Relationship building – proven ability and experience in building and maintaining effective relationships.

Client management – proven ability and experience in managing client relationships and expectations.

Client service orientation – strong client service orientation

Project team leadership – proven ability and experience in project team leadership

Vendor management – proven ability and experience in managing vendor performance.

Quality – possesses a continuous improvement and quality mindset along with a desire to continuously seek and incorporate best practices and technologies in order to optimize program delivery and deliver value to the client.

Computer proficiency – proficient in and experience with MS Office suite of applications along with proven ability to quickly learn new applications.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

One or more of the following, an asset:

None.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds . We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us ataskHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.