Senior Facilities & Vendor Specialist

Senior Facilities & Vendor Specialist – United Therapeutics Corporation

United Therapeutics (NASDAQ: UTHR) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to developing novel therapies for rare and life‑threatening diseases. Founded in 1996, the company has six FDA‑approved treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other conditions and is working toward expanding organ transplant options through engineered organs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility needs of the Legal Department are met, including 24‑hour on‑call service, routine inspections, and timely maintenance.
• Administer and manage the service and maintenance program for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, life safety, IT, and security systems.
• Review building equipment operations to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipating problems and solving issues, including capital improvements for DC office buildings.
• Collaborate with DC office, security, and IT personnel to test equipment and maintain an uninterrupted work environment, completing weekly/daily inspections with the Legal Operations Assistant.
• Identify and manage all service/maintenance contracts, negotiate terms, evaluate RFPs, and resolve contract disputes.
• Create, review, and maintain SOPs, operation manuals, facility drawings, and vendor documents.
• Maintain corporate safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Work with Corporate Real Estate to ensure compliance with all regulations and recommend utility upgrades, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Track and manage the annual facility budget.

Vendor Liaison

• Coordinate construction and renovation projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Respond to general contractor inquiries on electrician, plumber, HVAC, etc., to minimize delays.
• Manage day‑to‑day project tasks, including communication, scheduling, and informing staff of issues or delays.
• Review and track contractor schedules, develop look‑ahead schedules for the legal project team.
• Execute additional project management tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with 9+ years construction/project management and facilities management experience
• Associate’s degree with 7+ years construction/project management and facilities management experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years construction/project management and facilities management experience
• Strong organizational and systems implementation skills
• Solid computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge and experience with Facilities Management programs

Location

Washington, D.C. offices of United Therapeutics

Salary

Annual base salary ranges from $92,000 to $105,000, with eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, 401(k) and ESPP savings plans, paid time off, parental leave, disability benefits, and more. For additional information, visit

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.