Relocation Manager

Core States Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Competitive compensation

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Healthcare including HSA

Generous PTO

Team wellness programs

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Relocation Manager for FF&E logistics supporting our Construction Services unit and a national banking client. The role focuses on coordinating relocation activities, furniture planning, installation, styling, and opening-readiness tasks across investor centers and renovations.

You will partner with project teams, vendors, branch leadership, and installation teams to manage move sequencing, field coordination, issue resolution, and final branch readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in construction management, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in relocation, move management, FF&E coordination, furniture installation, facilities coordination, retail interiors, corporate interiors, or a related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting furniture plans, furniture schedules, finish/specification packages, and construction documents.
• Strong experience coordinating vendors, managing logistics, maintaining punch lists, and resolving field issues.
• Ability to manage tight installation windows, weekend or evening work, branch move sequencing, and occupied-site constraints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and furniture/vendor order tracking systems.
• Ability to track furniture orders, installation status, punch list items, field issues, and closeout requirements across multiple active projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead relocation planning and execution for new Investor Centers, branch relocations, and phased renovations.
• Provide furniture estimates for cost summaries and coordinate with Project Managers, finance, scheduler, and furniture vendors.
• Send construction documents to furniture vendors; receive, review, and approve furniture proposals; support furniture PO creation; and track order status through receipt at the local dealer.
• Coordinate furniture delivery, installation, electrician furniture whips, stylings installation, coffee/water service, plants, artwork, signage readiness, technology/security interface, and final placement.
• Manage installation sequencing around construction completion, final cleaning, furniture delivery, furniture installation, styling, plants, technology/security installation, artwork, turnover, acclimation, white-glove cleaning, and opening.
• For relocations, coordinate existing branch closure, move into the new branch, decommissioning of FF&E, turnback construction, exterior signage removal, and turnover of space/keys to the landlord.
• For phased renovations, coordinate preconstruction moves, phase relocations, furniture installation by phase, demising-wall impacts, temporary closure signage, and branch/customer continuity.
• Validate furniture specifications, plan quantities, dealer counts, field conditions, installation constraints, damage issues, missing items, punch list items, and warranty/final completion requirements.
• Work from furniture specifications and plans, including item codes, locations, quantities, and dealer verification requirements.
• Coordinate with furniture dealer, Project Manager, GC/CM, electrician, branch leadership, vendors, movers, plant team, artwork/styling teams, and security/technology teams.
• Maintain relocation and FF&E punch lists through completion and support project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel: up to 20% on the East Coast.

Skills

Relocation

Move management

FF&E coordination

Furniture installation

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification (construction management, project coordination)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Furniture/vendor order systems

Job description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s What You Can Expect

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary Of The Role

As a Relocation Manager, FF&E Logistics, supporting our Construction Services business unit, for a National Banking Client for their new Relocation and Renovation of their Investor Center, you will be is responsible for coordinating relocation activities, FF&E logistics, furniture planning and installation, styling, plants, artwork, and related opening-readiness work. The role partners closely with project teams, vendors, branch leadership, and installation teams to support move sequencing, field coordination, issue resolution, and final branch readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead relocation planning and execution for new Investor Centers, branch relocations, and phased renovations.
• Provide furniture estimates for cost summaries and coordinate with Project Managers, finance, scheduler, and furniture vendors.
• Send construction documents to furniture vendors; receive, review, and approve furniture proposals; support furniture PO creation; and track order status through receipt at the local dealer.
• Coordinate furniture delivery, installation, electrician furniture whips, stylings installation, coffee/water service, plants, artwork, signage readiness, technology/security interface, and final placement.
• Manage installation sequencing around construction completion, final cleaning, furniture delivery, furniture installation, styling, plants, technology/security installation, artwork, turnover, acclimation, white-glove cleaning, and opening.
• For relocations, coordinate existing branch closure, move into the new branch, decommissioning of FF&E, turnback construction, exterior signage removal, and turnover of space/keys to the landlord.
• For phased renovations, coordinate preconstruction moves, phase relocations, furniture installation by phase, demising-wall impacts, temporary closure signage, and branch/customer continuity.
• Validate furniture specifications, plan quantities, dealer counts, field conditions, installation constraints, damage issues, missing items, punch list items, and warranty/final completion requirements.
• Work from furniture specifications and plans, including item codes, locations, quantities, and dealer verification requirements.
• Coordinate with furniture dealer, Project Manager, GC/CM, electrician, branch leadership, vendors, movers, plant team, artwork/styling teams, and security/technology teams.
• Maintain relocation and FF&E punch lists through completion and support project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in construction management, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in relocation, move management, FF&E coordination, furniture installation, facilities coordination, retail interiors, corporate interiors, or a related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting furniture plans, furniture schedules, finish/specification packages, and construction documents.
• Strong experience coordinating vendors, managing logistics, maintaining punch lists, and resolving field issues.
• Ability to manage tight installation windows, weekend or evening work, branch move sequencing, and occupied-site constraints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and furniture/vendor order tracking systems.
• Ability to track furniture orders, installation status, punch list items, field issues, and closeout requirements across multiple active projects.

Work Location

The work for this client is currently east coast based, therefore, our preference is that candidates be located near our King of Prussia, PA office. The expectation is that you can be there for a monthly meeting. You can be hybrid out of another office (Philadelphia, PA; or Somerville, NJ) or remote the other times.

• Travel: There may also be up to 20% travel required for this position (currently east coast).

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design.

With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com .

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.