Real Estate & Facilities PM — Maintenance & Sustainability

UL Standards & Engagement; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k matching up to 5%

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, seeks a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager (maintenance & sustainability) to oversee the real estate and facilities request process for ULRI and ULSE. You will optimize assets, manage space planning, renovations, and maintenance to support strategic goals and operational excellence.

You will lead vendor relationships, collaborate with Finance on budgets and forecasts, implement cost-saving initiatives, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction, facilities management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in real estate portfolio management, facility planning, and facilities management.
• Experience with scientific research, academic or nonprofit organizations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute the organization’s real estate strategy and develop a facilities management program.
• Ensure all properties are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
• Oversee space planning, renovation, and construction projects for optimal utilization.
• 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 and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop budgets and conduct financial analysis for real estate investments.

Skills

Real estate principles

Budget management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, facilities management, or related field

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, seeks a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager (maintenance & sustainability) to oversee the real estate and facilities request process for ULRI and ULSE. You will optimize assets, manage space planning, renovations, and maintenance to support strategic goals and operational excellence.

You will lead vendor relationships, collaborate with Finance on budgets and forecasts, implement cost-saving initiatives, and ensure