Job description

TPM Group is a Washington, DC-based project management firm serving Federal, state and local government and commercial clients in the areas of relocation and logistics management, construction management and facilities management. We are searching for an experienced Space Planner/Move Coordinator to support our project management operations on behalf of a university client.

The successful candidate will have requisite experience to serve as an expert in planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, reviewing, and approving the actions inherent in the planning and of space including the relocation of programs and personnel in a university setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains current information for the facilities inventory; enters new and revised information into computerized or automated system.
Maintains and updates the University’s room scheduling and space reservations system to ensure accurate room information and coordinates with the system administrator to ensure construction and relocation activities are appropriately communicated.
Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of space management for the University and updates as required.
Assigns or classifies space according to pertinent standards and procedures
Provides information or reports on current room utilization and dimensions.
Maintains information or data on new construction, renovations, and various remodeling.
Conducts space feasibility and utilization studies and prepares reports on findings.
Maintains detailed space utilization data and inventory.
Researches and compiles data for various reports; assists in the preparation of comprehensive, highly technical, or complex reports and analyses.
Recommends changes in space assignment and facilities inventory processing to supervisor.
Assists management in identification of problems, trends, or future space needs and makes recommendations.
Works closely with others to plan room layouts, to include furniture, equipment, telecommunications, or other pertinent needs including coordinating move and relocation sequencing and execution.
Coordinates change in facility environment and support systems; notifies management of trends or problems; tracks and ensures resolution of problems.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Knowledge of space management computer applications and AutoCAD.

2. Knowledge of space utilization and facilities management.

3. Skill in analyzing and determining space utilization and facilities inventory.

4. Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations on layout and scheduling of

construction/renovation operations, site inspections, materials, and contract specifications and

compliance requirements.

5. Comprehensive knowledge of project management techniques in order to plan, organize,

coordinate, implement and control space relocation activities.

6. Ability to develop budgets and cost tracking methods that are easily reconciled against the District's

account systems.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Industry

Construction

Employment Type

Full-time

TPM Group

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