Project Manager - FF&E/Move Management Coordinato

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STV is seeking a Project Manager - FF&E and Move Management Coordinator for our PM/CM group in Chicago.

The candidate will serve as the Owner's Representative for FF&E and Move Management projects, overseeing moderate to large-scale projects from planning through closeout. This role ensures alignment of schedule, budget, and operational readiness while coordinating FF&E procurement, installation, and move activities with design, construction, and occupancy requirements. Acts as the primary liaison among clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to support efficient project delivery, mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

* Act as the primary point of contact for all FF&E and Move Management communications.

* Develop and manage FF&E and/or Move Management work plans aligned with project scope, schedule, logistics, and client objectives.

* Coordinate with design teams, architects, contractors, vendors, IT teams, facility managers, movers, and other stakeholders.

* Evaluate and coordinate FF&E strategies, including reuse of existing furniture, procurement of new products, or hybrid solutions.

* Plan and coordinate FF&E activities, with construction teams and all stakeholders to align FF&E installation with construction milestones, schedule and site readiness.

* Manage all move logistics, sequencing, phasing, and relocations in collaboration with project objectives.

* Identify and mitigate schedule risks and critical path issues.

* Lead coordination meetings and maintain comprehensive project documentation (inventories, schedules, move plans, and key decisions).

* Provide regular written updates on project status, risks, and changes.

* Review drawings and specifications for FF&E and move logistics coordination.

* Oversee on-site FF&E installation and Move activities, resolving issues in real time.

* Conduct final walkthroughs, manage punch lists, and complete closeout documentation including inventories and warranties.

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in interior design, Architecture, or related field.

* 5+ years of experience in FF&E, Move Management, or workplace coordination.

* Strong knowledge of interior construction, interior design, furniture procurement, moves and relocations, and workplace environments.

* Experience managing FF&E lifecycle including specifications, procurement, installation, relocations, and contract administration.

* Ability to manage evolving project scopes and integrate changes effectively.

* Proficiency in reading drawings, conducting field verifications, and performing site surveys.

* Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, and schedules.

* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign and related tools.

* Willingness to travel as needed locally and of state.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.