Facilities Manager

UL Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a seasoned Facilities Leader for the Northbrook campus. You will oversee daily operations, maintenance, and services, managing internal staff, service providers, and contractors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient building operations.

You will develop teams, manage budgets, monitor compliance, and drive continuous improvement across facilities, with emphasis on safety, asset reliability, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience with budget and personnel responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and matrixed-organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience overseeing technical and administrative staff.
• FMP or related facilities certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities operations, maintenance, and building services at the Northbrook campus.
• Supervise and develop facilities technicians, maintenance personnel, and contractors.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for building systems.
• Oversee maintenance projects and site improvements with internal and external resources.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and capital project planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and space utilization.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, and life-safety compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance and manage contracts.
• Collaborate with Security, EHS, Real Estate, IT, and business units.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate with stakeholders.
• Utilize CMMS/IWMS to track work orders and asset performance.
• Provide regular performance and budget reporting to Facilities leadership.
• Support corporate facilities standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Communication

MS Office

CMMS

Education

Technical degree

Tools

CMMS/Work Order systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the day-to-day leadership, administration, and coordination of facilities operations for the Northbrook campus. Ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of buildings, infrastructure, and workplace services through the management of internal staff, service providers, and contractors. Supports UL Solutions' operational objectives by maintaining facility performance, regulatory compliance, customer service excellence, and asset reliability.

Responsible for the day-to-day leadership, administration, and coordination of facilities operations for the Northbrook campus. Ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of buildings, infrastructure, and workplace services through the management of internal staff, service providers, and contractors. Supports UL Solutions' operational objectives by maintaining facility performance, regulatory compliance, customer service excellence, and asset reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities operations, maintenance, and building services activities across the Northbrook campus.
• Supervise and develop facilities technicians, maintenance personnel, and contracted service providers to ensure high levels of performance, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, building automation systems, and general facility infrastructure.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance repairs, minor construction projects, office modifications, and site improvements utilizing in-house resources and external contractors.
• Support the development and management of annual operating, expense, and capital budgets; monitor expenditures and operate within approved financial targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce facility operating costs, and optimize space utilization while maintaining service quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, life safety, and corporate requirements, minimizing operational risk and maintaining audit readiness.
• Manage vendor performance through service level expectations, contract compliance, and regular performance reviews.
• Partner with Security, EHS, Real Estate, IT, Business Units, and Project Management teams to support campus operations and business initiatives.
• Respond to facility emergencies and operational disruptions, coordinating corrective actions and communication to stakeholders.
• Utilize CMMS/IWMS and other facility management tools to track work orders, maintenance activities, asset performance, and operational metrics.
• Provide regular reporting on operational performance, maintenance activities, capital projects, and budget status to Facilities leadership.
• Support implementation of corporate facilities standards, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Northbrook Facilities Leader.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience required with proven budget and personnel responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and management skills within matrixed organizations; including oversight of both technical and administrative staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in CMMS/Work Order systems.
• University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree) in a technical discipline or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 5-10+ years of facility management, plant operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision experience in laboratory, critical, or manufacturing environments.
• FMP (Facilities Management Professional) or other relevant certifications

What we offer:

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $97,200 - $129,500 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 15% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.