Relocation Project Coordinator

Cumming; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Relocation Project Coordinator to support FF&E procurement, move management, and coordination for education sector projects in the Los Angeles area. The role requires collaboration with project Directors, Architects and facility teams across multiple college campuses.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in interior design, construction, moves/relocations, or furniture coordination, plus familiarity with AutoCAD and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management or related field preferred.
• CID, IIDA, AIA, IFMA or LEED certification(s) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related interior design, construction, moves/relocations or furniture coordination/procurement experience.
• Procurement, sourcing or asset management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FF&E procurement, including selection, coordination and purchasing.
• Assist with FF&E budget and schedule tracking with project teams.
• Prepare lists of furniture and equipment needs for the project.
• Oversee onsite FF&E installation, punch-list and move-related close-out activities.
• Coordinate with vendors, movers, architects and project managers.
• Maintain all FF&E and relocation documents (POs, packing slips, invoices).

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Onsite coordination

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s in Architecture/Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Construction Management/Facilities Management or related field

CID/IIDA/AIA/IFMA/LEED certifications preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Title: Relocation Project Coordinator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Time Type: Full time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a Relocation Project Coordinator to work within our Education project sector in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports the relocation project team within a large community college school district and will support all FF&E activities and move management activities for multiple college campuses in the greater Los Angeles area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the Furniture/Equipment/Relocation Project Management Services with emphasis in FF&E selection, procurement coordination and purchasing for all such areas as identified by the school district to provide the onsite FF&E and move-in/relocations management services. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of all FF&E procurement, FF&E Installation, Pre-move, Move, and Post move/Close-out phase activities for specified assigned projects. Services shall be provided at the direction of the College Project Director (CPD) and the Manager of Relocation Project Management team.
• Assist with the procurement and purchasing of FF&E using best-value and/or low bid public contracting.
• Support budget and schedule tracking efforts for FF&E and moves, and meet with relevant Project Architects (A/E), and Project Managers to be able to prepare office layouts and work with the occupants to plan furniture and equipment relocation of existing to the move location. Work with vendors and/or movers to assist with filling in equipment and furnishings where there are gaps.
• Coordinate and prepare a list of all new furniture and equipment needed for the project.
• Assist with the timely and successful onsite FF&E installation, punch-list sign-off and transition during swing space, relocation and/or move into new buildings.
• Support the procurement of specialty contractors or Movers for installations, delivery, and/or connections not covered by the FF&E vendors. Create detailed scope of work for Task Orders for Contractors/Movers as necessary.
• Support the Relocation PM in working with the Project Interior Designer and the building user groups to select and prepare a list of all furniture and equipment needed for the project.
• Assist in the onsite unlocking of all areas requiring access by the movers and others during the Pre-Move, Move, Installation and Post Move/Close-Out Phases and for the re-securing all such areas.
• Assist in the onsite coordination of all furniture and equipment deliveries with PMs, CPDs, Facility Directors, and BUGs if applicable; work closely with Asset Management Team to coordinate all asset tagging and disposition requirements, and Warranty Program Managers and other members of program staff working towards close-out of projects.
• Maintain all FF&E, move management, moving and storage related documents, including proposals, purchase orders, packing slips, time cards, shipping documents, freight bills, and invoices.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Ability to provide update and status reports for work in progress including cost and schedules.
• Experience with set-up and document control.
• Ability to read architectural and furniture drawing.
• Knowledge of furniture and equipment specifications and procurement.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be onsite at multiple project sites. Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple locations based on assigned schedule.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required. Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in Interior Design, Construction, Engineering, Moves/Relocations, Facilities, or Furniture, Fixture and Equipment coordination/procurement.
• Procurement, sourcing, or asset management experience is preferred.
• Public works experience in preferred.
• Certification/Membership with CID, IIDA, AIA, IFMA, and LEED is preferred.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $75,000.00-$100,000.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.