Facilities Operations Manager

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Research Institutes in Marietta, GA is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to oversee on-site office and lab maintenance, logistics, and safety programs. You will coordinate vendors, manage projects, and ensure mechanical systems run smoothly to support groundbreaking safety science.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in facilities management, with 5+ years in facilities using specialized mechanicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of office or facilities management experience.
• 5+ years at a facility utilizing specialty building mechanicals such as vacuum systems and chemical safety monitoring.
• Excellent project management and facility operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site office and lab maintenance and logistics (HVAC, water, vacuum, air filtration, chemical safety monitoring).
• Coordinate internal and vendor relationships; open new projects and maintain vendor communications.
• Organize vendor information and manage CRM records; track commitments and timelines.
• Assist HSE with compliance areas: hazardous waste, OSHA requirements, and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Project management

Facilities operations

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Administrative processes

Mechanical systems

CRM system

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Operations Manager at UL Research Institutes based in our Marietta, GA office.

The Facilities Operations Manager will be responsible for providing general operations support and logistics strategy for the UL Research Institutes (ULRI) Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) Marietta facilities, maintaining world-class facilities in which our team can perform groundbreaking safety science. The Facilities Operations Manager supports internal facilities requests, ensures appropriate vendor support for space and planning activities, maintains facility mechanical systems, and engages with the landlord on site-related items. Duties include managing and tracking projects, commissioning and maintaining equipment, chemical waste management, and ensuring safety standards are maintained in accordance with the organization’s HSE programs to ensure ULRI–CIRI Marietta and CIRI Marietta Annex operate smoothly.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Chemical Insights Research Institute, teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put it into practice.

Chemical Insights Research Institute:

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org

What you’ll learn and achieve:

• Support the delivery and execution of functions related to on-site office and lab maintenance and logistics. This includes HVAC, water, vacuum, air filtration, specialty chemical, and chemical safety monitoring systems.
• Coordinate and develop internal and vendor relationships by handling inquiries, opening new projects, and supporting smooth communication between vendors and ULRI CIRI.
• Gather information, identify resources to support the work, and track commitments and completion timelines.
• Organize office operations and procedures, coordinate logistics, and guide the process for facilities operations.
• May schedule and plan meetings, maintain calendars, and secure arrangements.
• Work in partnership with building management to orchestrate on-site deliveries and logistics.
• Prioritize organizational needs, identify any special requirements, and gather the necessary information.
• Organize vendor information and maintain it in the vendor database using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Implement the site-level requirements of the enterprise-wide business continuity plan to mitigate operational risks.
• Provide support for non-technical customer requests, including questions/issues such as service requests and general ULRI CIRI information.
• Maintain the office condition and environment to a high standard to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist HSE in key compliance areas: hazardous waste, facility-related OSHA requirements, and emergency preparedness. Serve as the primary point of contact with HSE for health and safety needs, questions, and support.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes:

• 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 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% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

• Excellent project management and facility operations experience.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues to respond quickly and appropriately to customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team and all levels of management.
• Applies varied and moderately complex administrative procedures, methods, and techniques to support business functions and processes.
• Mechanically competent to operate and troubleshoot building mechanical equipment.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of office or facilities management experience with at least 5 years at a facility utilizing specialty building mechanicals such as vacuum systems, air filtration, chemical safety monitoring, specialty gas systems, and power backup systems.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org .

Salary Range:

• $67,319.32-$92,564.06
• Pay Type: Salary