Relocation Project Manager

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Relocation Project Manager who will manage major office relocations. This role includes oversight of project phases from design to closeout, ensuring all tasks and documentation are handled properly. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and have at least four years of related experience. Competitive benefits and background checks are required for all candidates.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in related roles.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings as required.
• Create and update project reports and communications.
• Maintain project documentation and filing systems.
• Lead project management functions across stakeholders.
• Aid in government contracting during the acquisition phase.
• Conduct design and construction phase reviews.
• Manage project close out and post-occupancy evaluations.

Skills

Reading and understanding complex documents

Client interaction for move assistance

Preparing scope of work and cost estimates

Project guidance and direction

Developing communication plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical area

Job description

Relocation Project Manager

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Relocation Project Manager with experience managing major office relocations.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular and special project meetings as required. Meetings may be at the project site or nearby offices.
• Create and update project reports and communications on regular schedules and as needed to support special requests. Reports/communications will include all project information related to scope, schedule, budget, issues, and other relevant information. Reports/communications may include charts and pictures.
• Create, set-up and maintain a project filing, record keeping and documentation system. Update the various Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) that may be used on each project to include client and other government systems.
• Provide overall project management functions to include monitoring and controlling the project and communicating across all project stakeholders, initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, and closing the project.
• During the service provider acquisition phase, aid the government contracting officer with contract procurement, answering bid or request for proposal (RFP) questions, attending/participating in site visits (or market surveys), attending/participating in pre-bid conferences, preparing/issuing solicitation amendments for review and approval by the contracting officer and performing cost/bid/proposal analysis.
• During the design phase provide design technical reviews, code compliance reviews, constructability reviews, analysis of value engineering proposals, preparation of cost estimates, cost analysis, cost control and cost monitoring, site investigations and site surveys, scheduling, review of design scope changes, leading/attending design review meetings, performing market studies (related to contractor interest) and assisting client offices with phasing and move planning as needed to support the project.
• During the construction phase, manage, monitor and recommend approval/disapproval of project submittals, review and monitor project tasks and schedules for progress with emphasis on milestone completions, lead or assist in problem resolution to include developing the Government’s position, maintain marked up sets of plans and current drawings and specifications, perform routine inspections of construction as the work progresses, identifying work that does not conform to contract requirements and taking action to notify appropriate personnel/contractors in order to correct the shortfalls, compiling lists of defects and omissions, monitoring project financial data and budgets, monitoring and controlling project change orders by developing proposal requests, preparing cost estimates, reviewing cost proposals, assisting in negotiations and preparing change order packages, leading and conducting regular progress meetings to review progress, cost and schedule and resolve issues. Document each meeting through notes and minutes, coordinate construction activities with stakeholders, monitor hazardous material abatement work, assist the contracting office with preparation of progress payments, oversee and monitor the range of commissioning services for the project.
• During the project close out phase, perform post occupancy evaluations, assist with preparing lessons learned, close out all accounting and financial accounts, assist with developing and implementing move-in and move-out plans, provide move coordination and relocation assistance, provide coordination and oversight of client installed systems and equipment such as furniture, phones, cabling, IT systems, locks and alarms, file and archive all project information such as documents, specifications, drawings and other types of information, assist with transitioning the project over to the office responsible for the long term management of the space.
• Physical Abilities – The duties and tasks involved in this position may require some physical exertion, such as bending and twisting, climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, crawling into tight space or other effort.

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting real estate occupancy projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, and drawings.
• Ability to interact directly with clients to define move assistance requirements.
• Experience in preparing scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Leading project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Developing and Implementing communication plans for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitating project meetings.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree from College or University in a technical area of study. Minimum four years of related experience and/or training.

Preferred Education

• PMP preferred.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information – Competitive Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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