Construction Asset Move Project Manager II

CLMI Group; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Plan

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

CLMI Group is seeking an Asset Move Project Manager II to lead FF&E and relocation efforts for multiple college sites in the Los Angeles area. You will coordinate with CPD, A/E, and BUG to align scope, budgets, and schedules and ensure timely delivery of FF&E and moves.

The role requires 7–10 years of PM/relocation experience, a related four-year degree (or equivalent), and proficiency in FF&E procurement, AutoCAD knowledge preferred. On-site work across LACCD campuses is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Construction/Project Management, Planning, Facilities Management or related area.
• Or: 11–14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage FF&E for new, renovated and swing space projects including budgeting, procurement coordination and installation.
• Coordinate with CPD, A/E and BUGs to define scope, budget and schedule for FF&E.
• Oversee move management including pre-move, move and post-move activities to ensure occupancy readiness.
• Prepare and monitor FF&E budgets, schedules and procurement milestones.

Skills

Architectural drawings

FF&E procurement

Communication skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Flexibility to travel to LACCD sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Construction/PM

11–14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction and program management professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Position Title: Asset Move Project Manager II (Relocation PM)

Location: Regional - Los Angeles Community College District (Cityside - LACC, LATTC, ELAC / Valleyside - LAVC, LAMC, LAPC). Candidates must be willing and able to work at any assigned LACCD college or site location as project needs require.

Position Description:

This position will be responsible for the management of required Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) for all new, renovated and swing space projects which includes programming, specification, drawing review, budget tracking, procurement coordination, scheduling with the construction team, installation, and punch list activities. It also involves move management for all projects including move scope creation, bidding, analysis of bids, budget tracking, move coordination and scheduling, onsite move oversight and punch list activities to ensure complete functional occupancy of new and renovated buildings.

Duties:

• Provide Furniture/Equipment/Relocation Project Management Services with emphasis in FF&E selection, procurement coordination and purchasing for all areas as identified, delivering FF&E and move-in/relocation management services to the college; responsibilities include strategic oversight of all FF&E programming, budgeting, FF&E quotes and procurement, FF&E scheduling and installation, pre-move, move, and post-move coordination, and close-out phase activities for specified assigned projects, provided at the direction of the College Project Director (CPD) and the Manager of Relocation Project Management team
• Coordinate with Procurement to manage the purchasing of all FF&E using best-value and/or low bid public contracting
• Work with the CPD, Project Architects (A/E) team, Manager of Relocation Project Management team, and Building User Groups (BUG) to identify project scope, budget, schedule, and FF&E requirements; tour the college to gain detailed knowledge of the Master Plan of all new and renovated buildings and the sequencing of projects
• Identify potential swing space needed and coordinate with the college to secure space and remove space from college availability per project schedule; work with the CPD to develop scope of work for any construction or FF&E required for swing space
• Coordinate with the A/E team and/or college personnel to assess and identify whether existing furniture and equipment will be relocated and reused
• Create an FF&E budget for each project and provide budget validation at key project milestones
• Attend weekly project meetings with the project team, including Project Architects (A/E), Project Managers, contractors, and BUGs, to ensure preparation of accurate FF&E specifications, furniture layouts, and FF&E lists for both new and reused furniture
• Review all programming, design, and construction documents and work with the A/E to ensure electrical/data/infrastructure/utility requirements and anchoring details are coordinated among FF&E vendors to assure proper functionality of new and relocated FF&E; work with the BUG to plan relocation of existing furniture and equipment to the new location
• Coordinate IT equipment with the Technology Project Manager for budget, scope, procurement, and installation of all IT equipment; identify locations of computers, MFDs, and printers on a plan
• Work closely with the CPD and project team to ensure project FF&E and move budget and schedule are met; provide value engineering efforts as needed to stay within allotted budget
• Coordinate scheduling logistics to ensure timely and successful FF&E delivery, installation, and punch-list sign-off and transition during swing space, relocation, and/or move-in projects
• Coordinate procurement of specialty contractors or movers for delivery, installation, and/or connections not covered by the FF&E vendors
• Coordinate all FF&E deliveries, path of travel, and parking with PMs, CPDs, contractors, Facility Directors, Sheriff, and BUGs as applicable; work closely with the Asset Management Team to coordinate asset tagging of new FF&E and disposition of surplus FF&E prior to demolition/renovation of existing buildings
• Arrange for the unlocking and re-securing of all areas requiring access by furniture installers and movers during the pre-move, move, installation, and post-move/close-out phases
• Coordinate the transfer of FF&E keys and keying plans to campus facilities upon occupancy
• Maintain all FF&E, move management, moving, and storage related documents, including proposals, purchase orders, packing slips, timecards, shipping documents, freight bills, and invoices, and submit to the CPD in written form
• Coordinate project close-out efforts for the FF&E and move services portion of the project
• Provide project status reports and other information as requested to the Manager of Relocation Project Management team

Required Experience:

• 7 - 10 years of project management and coordination experience in fields related to Move/Relocation Management, Project Management, Interior Design, Facilities Management, or Coordination/Procurement of Furniture, Fixture and Equipment

Required Education (must meet one of the following):

• A four-year college degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Construction/Project Management, Planning, Facilities Management or a related area
• OR: In lieu of a four-year college degree, 11 - 14 years of relevant experience is required

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to read architectural and furniture drawings
• Knowledge of furniture and equipment specifications and procurement
• Flexibility to work at any of the LACCD colleges and site locations
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational and Public Works experience
• Procurement, FF&E sourcing, or asset management experience
• Knowledge/proficiency in AutoCAD software
• Proficiency in Visio or design software
• Interior Design Certification (CID, CCIDQ)
• Membership with IIDA, AIA, IFMA, or LEED Certification

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $135,000-$140,000.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life