Move Manager at Cumming – New York, New York
About This Position
Location: New York, NY
Req Id: JR101835
Time Type: Full time
Description:
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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 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 seeking a highly motivated and energetic Move Manager to oversee and coordinate staff relocations for a large financial institution in New York City. This role requires strong cross-functional communication skills, a solid understanding of varied business-unit relocation needs, and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure a seamless first day of operations. The Move Manager oversees all activities related to office relocations, construction‑related moves, renovation sequencing, and space reconfigurations within a corporate environment. This role ensures that moves associated with construction or renovation projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to business operations. The Move Manager partners closely with project managers, construction teams, facilities, IT, and external vendors to deliver a seamless transition for employees and stakeholders.
The PM team's standard is to 'manage each project like we own it'. We are unique in that we provide in-house cost management and project scheduling along with program and project management, in a fully integrated package. With client needs and ethics put above all else, coupled with our inherent competitive advantages, it’s no wonder why we've achieved such immense success. Come join our team!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project schedule, scope, and cost.
Coordinate all move activities associated with construction, renovation, and space reconfiguration projects.
Develop detailed move plans, schedules, and communication strategies aligned with construction timelines.
Conduct pre‑construction and pre‑move walkthroughs to assess logistics, access, safety considerations, and sequencing requirements.
Collaborate with construction teams, general contractors, and project managers to ensure move activities align with project milestones.
Partner with IT, security, facilities, and furniture vendors to ensure all infrastructure, equipment, and systems are properly relocated and reinstalled.
Oversee packing, labeling, workstation breakdown, equipment handling, and post‑move setup.
Manage vendor relationships, including movers, installers, electricians, and specialty contractors.
Ensure compliance with building codes, safety protocols, and corporate standards during all move‑related activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and stakeholders, providing clear communication before, during, and after moves.
Maintain accurate documentation, including move matrices, seating charts, asset inventories, and post‑move punch lists.
Conduct post‑move evaluations to identify issues, ensure readiness, and support continuous improvement.
Coordinate temporary swing spaces or phased occupancy plans during renovations.
Monitor construction impacts (noise, access restrictions, safety zones) and communicate updates to affected teams.
Other duties as assigned.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Experience in move management.
Experience developing and driving action plans.
Demonstrated ability to monitor scope throughout the project and recommend adjustments when necessary.
Ability to prepare and communicate cost and revenue projections.
Knowledge of permitting process and ability to drive the process to meet project timelines.
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients.
Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field preferred.
3–7 years of experience in move management, construction coordination, workplace operations, or facilities management.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, renovation impacts, and corporate office infrastructure.
Experience working with general contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers.
Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, especially in active construction environments.
Familiarity with office furniture systems, space planning concepts, and workplace standards.
Ability to interpret floor plans, construction schedules, and move matrices.
Proficiency with MS Office; experience with CAFM, project management tools, or move‑management software is a plus.
Ability to conduct on‑site walkthroughs and oversee physical move activities as needed.
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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 $103,100.00-$137,500.02 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 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.
Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/
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.