Real Estate & Facilities Program Manager — Flexible Work

ULSE Inc.; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Retirement contribution

Flexible working

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL is seeking a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager (maintenance & sustainability) to oversee real estate and facilities requests across ULRI and ULSE.

You will lead space planning, renovations, and construction projects, develop maintenance programs, manage budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with building codes and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of real estate principles and market practices.
• Experience managing real estate portfolios and facilities operations.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real estate strategy and facilities program for ULRI and ULSE.
• Ensure properties are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations.
• Manage space planning, renovations, and construction projects for efficient use of space.
• Build and maintain catalog of support services provided by Real Estate & Facilities.
• Create documentation of best practices for site maintenance and sustainability.
• Track site maintenance and sustainability performance.
• Manage vendor relationships with architects, leasing agents, contractors, and service providers.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgets, capex, and maintenance cost forecasting.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Mitigate risks via safety protocols, disaster preparedness, and insurance coverage.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Portfolio management

Budget management

Vendor management

Project management

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL is seeking a Real Estate and Facilities Program Manager (maintenance & sustainability) to oversee real estate and facilities requests across ULRI and ULSE.

You will lead space planning, renovations, and construction projects, develop maintenance programs, manage budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with building codes and environmental standards.