Open position for Relocation Project Manager

Program: Los Angeles Community College District

Position Title: Relocation Project Manager (RPM)

Type: MULTI-CAMPUS

Due Date: March 4, 2011

Number of positions: 1

Anticipated Start: Late March 2011

Duration: 2 years or longer (Approximate)

Duty Statement:

1. Move/Relocation Project Management Services with emphasis in FF&E selection, procurement coordination and purchasing for all such areas as identified by the District to provide college the 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 Manager (CPM) and the Manager of Relocation Project Management team.

2. Consult on, and assist with, the procurement and purchasing of FF&E using best-value and/or low bid public contracting.

3. As directed by CPM, Manager of Relocation Project Management team, and/or Building User Groups (BUG), in order to identify all required tasks; tour and gain detailed knowledge about the campus Master Plan sequence and all new and renovated buildings; gain knowledge of campus schedules and holidays; assign responsibilities, determine task duration and assign completion dates.

4. Ensure budget and schedule is met for FF&E and moves, and meet with relevant Project Architects (A/E), Project Managers, and BUGs, 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.

5. Ensure timely and successful FF&E installation and punch-list sign-off and transition during swing space, relocation and/or move-in projects with the CPM, BUG, and any other campus user groups.

6. Coordinate and procure if needed, Contractors or Movers for installations, delivery, and/or connections not covered by the FF&E vendors. Define in detail the Scope of Work for Task Orders for Contractors/Movers as necessary.

7. Consult with the Project Interior Designer and the BUG user groups to select and prepare a list of all furniture and equipment needed for the project. Work with the Interior Designer to coordinate between the various furniture and equipment vendors to assure that everything works together.

8. Arrange for the 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.

9. Coordinate all furniture and equipment deliveries with PMs, CPMs, 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.

10. 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 and submit to the CPM in written form.

Preferred Requirements:

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of at least (10) years of project management related experience in Move/Relocation Management, Capital Project Management, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Coordination/Procurement of Furniture, Fixture and Equipment.
SCRP or CRP
Procurement life-cycle costing or asset management.
Strategic sourcing / acquisition planning.
Public Works experience.
Management experience.
Certification/Membership with CID, IIDA, AIA, IFMA, ISM, CIPS, ERC, NIGP, NPI