Why to hire a move manager

If you thought moving your home was time consuming and complicated, relocating a corporate office space can be overwhelming. Typically, with a corporate relocation, there is one person left in charge to oversee an office move and that is a lot to expect of one person. The planning and scheduling is time consuming and constantly changing with each curve ball thrown at you, so there is always more going on than just the move and that one person may not be well versed in dealing with movers. Usually, an executive assistant or facilities manager will be given the responsibility of hiring the mover and internally planning the move, which is unfathomable to expect a person without experience in this specific type of business to know if their plan will work without monetary consequences.

This is where Move MGMT can be brought in. We provide a corporate relocation specialist who can make the transition of a move flow so much smoother with a team of consultants behind them for support. Managing moves is what we specialize in. Handling on average 25 relocations per project manager per year and never multiple projects at the same time. Our team has guided moves of all types – from packing and relocating lab equipment, decommissioning old furniture before bringing in new, or internal floor-to-floor moves. We have seen plenty in this niche business as each project is unique to their specific needs and industry.

Understandably, it is a financial investment and the expense of a move is typically the main reason companies never consider taking on a third-party consultant. Moving is not inexpensive and takes a big commitment to planning that can take a number of months from start to finish. However the person left in charge of the move can be easily overwhelmed co-ordinating packing material and finding out there are not enough boxes the day before the move. Or surprised to find out on move day the workstations are hardwired into the ceiling, requiring electricians to be hired to disconnect the power supply so the furniture can be dismantled. Preventing monetary mistakes from the inexperience of moving a corporate office is where the cost of a consultant can be worth it. Selecting an employee to be a team leader of the move within the organization is very important, they are the link between the move manager and the company during a move. This role is essential in putting the move consultant in touch with the right people internally. They are the person who will assist the move manger to introduce them to the staff and provide intel about the company culture and how their communications work. However, the team leader does not have the knowledge of the moving industry and understand the importance of scheduling and communication. Moving is not inexpensive and is a big commitment to planning that can take a number of months from start to finish.

Most companies do not consider hiring a specialist to oversee the management of the move. They are able to muddle through the project to the best of their abilities but often can result in unforeseen and extensive costs. Unfortunately we hear this all to often from clients that their first move ended poorly and this is why they seek us out. It is a financial investment and the expense of a move is typically the main reason companies never consider taking on a third-party consultant, some moving companies can include a sales representative that will offer to do this for you. A one stop shop can take the burden off you, however the sales rep for the moving company is making commission on every service they sell you and will come with a markup. Move MGMT does not work on commission and can review your services with the move team and find strategies to cut these costs for you, by acquiring our own contractors with no mark up. We offer full disclosure on all invoices for services and this is what we bring to you as your partner during a project.

If you have a move you would like handled by a professional from this industry or your head office is in the US, save the expense of having someone fly to Canada to oversee the move when Move MGMT can be your local representative not biased to the company or the mover. Let us be your assistant in creating a move plan that works for everyone which will save you time, stress and most importantly your budget.