Space Planning and Move Manager

JLL; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate real estate firm is seeking a Space Planning and Move Manager based in Fort McMurray. In this dynamic role, you'll lead complex relocation projects, oversee vendor management, and ensure compliance with performance indicators. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in facilities or project management, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CAD/CAFM technology. Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential. This position involves on-site management during execution and strong client interaction.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of facility, project, or construction experience.
• Experience managing large relocations.
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and space planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with move vendors and stakeholders to review schedules.
• Provide on-site leadership during move execution.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Skills

Facility management

Project management

Vendor coordination

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Tools

CAD/CAFM technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join JLL as a Space Planning and Move Manager in Fort McMurray, where you'll lead complex relocation projects for one of our client sites. This dynamic role combines project management, vendor coordination, space planning, facilities management and client relationship management in a fast-paced corporate real estate environment.

Please note that our client requires that all workers/staff operating at their Sites are required to undergo drug testing (including pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and post-incident) to gain and continue to have access to their Sites and equipment. Please only apply to this position if you agree with this mandatory condition.

What You'll Do:

Project Planning & Management

• Plan and manage successful relocations of employees and furniture
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with facility, project, and construction managers
• Participate in client planning meetings and coordinate with key stakeholders
• Manage work orders and small projects including furniture reconfigurations and space enhancements

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Procure and manage move labor through competitive bidding processes
• Manage supporting suppliers for technology, telephony, and furniture services
• Evaluate vendor compliance and determine pricing for non-baseline work

Coordination & Communication

• Lead meetings with move vendors and stakeholders to review schedules
• Coordinate with IT, construction, and furniture installation teams
• Create and distribute move communications and labeling systems
• Manage coordination with property and facilities management teams

Move Execution & On-Site Management

• Provide on-site leadership during move execution
• Perform pre-move and post-move duties including inventory management
• Manage post-move help desk and resolve punch list items
• Supervise movers and ensure quality execution

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with key performance indicators
• Prepare project status reports and manage invoice processing
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for due diligence

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple properties, ensuring high completion rate within established timeframes
• Conduct regular facility inspections and manage work order systems to identify and resolve operational issues proactively

What We're Looking For:

• 4 + years of facility, project, or construction experience
• Experience managing large relocations
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office Suite proficiency
• Experience with CAD/CAFM technology and move management modules
• Familiarity with architectural drawings and space planning concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and change orders
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and anticipate project needs
• Strong interpersonal skills for executive-level client interaction