Real Estate & Facilities Program Lead (Sustainability)

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

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement is seeking a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager for the Evanston, IL office. You will oversee and optimize real estate assets and facilities for ULRI and ULSE, aligning space needs with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include managing site planning, renovations, and vendor relationships, developing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction, facilities management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in real estate portfolio management and facilities management.
• Experience working with scientific research, academic or research institutions, and nonprofit or mission-driven organizations is desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute the organization’s real estate strategy and develop a facilities management program.
• Ensure properties are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
• Oversee space planning, renovation, and construction projects for efficient utilization.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage budgets for real estate and facilities operations.
• Collaborate with Finance to conduct financial forecasting to support decision-making related to real estate investments and facility improvements.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to maximize operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality facilities.
• Mitigate risks with safety protocols, disaster preparedness plans, and insurance coverage.
• Stay current on industry best practices and regulatory changes affecting real estate and facilities management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align real estate needs with organizational objectives.

Skills

Real estate

Facilities management

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction, facilities management, business administration

6+ years real estate portfolio management experience

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement is seeking a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager for the Evanston, IL office. You will oversee and optimize real estate assets and facilities for ULRI and ULSE, aligning space needs with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include managing site planning, renovations, and vendor relationships, developing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.