Real Estate & Facilities Program Lead – Maintenance

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research. We seek a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager in Evanston, IL to oversee and optimize real estate assets and facilities for ULRI and ULSE.

The role focuses on executing real estate strategy, managing space planning and renovations, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards across our campuses.

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 working with scientific research, academic or research institutions, and experience working with public policy, nonprofit, and/or mission driven organizations are desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute the organization’s real estate strategy aligned with its goals and objectives and develop and execute a facilities management program.
• Oversee space planning, renovation, and construction projects to ensure efficient space utilization and optimal workplace environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable real estate regulations, building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Real estate principles

Budget management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction, facilities management, business administration, or related field

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research. We seek a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager in Evanston, IL to oversee and optimize real estate assets and facilities for ULRI and ULSE.

The role focuses on executing real estate strategy, managing space planning and renovations, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards across our campuses.