Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager

Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois office. The Real Estate & Facilities Program Manager (maintenance & sustainability) will oversee and manage all aspects of real estate and facilities request process for current UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) facilities.

The Real Estate & Facilities Program Manager ensures real estate assets and facilities are optimized to support strategic direction and operational excellence in real estate portfolio management and facility planning.

• Execute the organization’s real estate strategy aligned with its goals and objectives and develop and execute a facilities management program.
• Ensure all properties and facilities are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
• Oversee space planning, renovation, and construction projects to ensure efficient space utilization and optimal workplace environments.
• Build‑out catalog of support services provided by Real Estate & Facilities Team.
• Create documentation outlining best practices for site maintenance & sustainability.
• Track site maintenance & sustainability.
• Manage vendor relationships, including architects, leasing agents, building space experts, contractors, suppliers, and service providers, to ensure high-quality service delivery and monitor and track facility maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to develop and manage budgets for real estate and facilities operations, including leasing expenses, capital expenditures, and maintenance costs.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support decision‑making processes related to real estate investments and facility improvements.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and strategies to maximize operational efficiency while maintaining high‑quality facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Mitigate risks related to real estate and facilities operations by implementing appropriate safety protocols, disaster preparedness plans, and insurance coverage.
• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes affecting real estate and facilities management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and employees, to understand their real estate and facility needs and align them with organizational objectives.

• People:
  Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work:
  Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve:
  We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values:
  Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards:
  All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4%…