UL

Facilities Planning and Project Manager

UL$123K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • 8-12+ years of experience in facilities, engineering, capital planning, project management, or real estate.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in a leadership role developing teams.
  • Experience managing complex multi-site projects and capital portfolios.
  • Strong financial acumen including capital planning, forecasting, and budget management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of the Global Facilities 10-Year Capital Plan.
  • Establish long-term infrastructure renewal and modernization strategies.
  • Oversee facility condition assessment and facility condition index programs.
  • Develop project prioritization criteria and governance processes.
  • Lead a global portfolio of capital, infrastructure, and operational improvement projects.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics.
  • Support annual operating planning and capital budgeting activities.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness programs that support mental and financial health.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with standard rewards.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time.
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility in work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Global Planning & Project Manager provides strategic leadership for facilities planning, capital project management, asset management, and program governance across the global facilities portfolio. This role leads a team responsible for developing long-range infrastructure plans, capital investment strategies, facility condition assessments, project execution standards, and portfolio reporting.

The position serves as a key member of the Global Facilities leadership team, ensuring alignment between business growth objectives, facility infrastructure requirements, operational priorities, and capital investment decisions. The role combines strategic planning, portfolio management, and people leadership to drive execution across more than 160 global facilities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Asset Management
  • Lead development and maintenance of the Global Facilities 10-Year Capital Plan.
  • Establish long-range infrastructure renewal and modernization strategies.
  • Develop and maintain asset lifecycle management programs and capital forecasting models.
  • Oversee facility condition assessment (FCA) and facility condition index (FCI) programs.
  • Create project prioritization criteria, governance processes, and capital investment recommendations.
  • Support sustainability, energy reduction, resiliency, and decarbonization initiatives.


Capital Program & Project Leadership
  • Lead a global portfolio of capital, infrastructure, workplace, security, and operational improvement projects.
  • Establish project management standards, tools, templates, and governance processes.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and performance metrics.
  • Support business case development, funding approvals, and executive presentations.
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory, engineering, environmental, and corporate standards.
  • Coordinate project execution with regional facilities teams, engineering consultants, and contractors.


Portfolio Governance & Reporting
  • Develop executive dashboards and capital program reporting.
  • Track capital expenditures, forecast accuracy, project delivery metrics, and asset health indicators.
  • Establish KPIs for project execution, asset reliability, and facilities performance.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews to Facilities leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Support annual operating planning, Capital and Expense budgeting, and forecasting activities.


Organizational Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing Planning & Project Management organization.
  • Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain project managers, planners, and support staff.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
  • Drive employee development, succession planning, and capability growth.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Facilities leadership, business leaders, and regional stakeholders.


Vendor & Consultant Management
  • Manage external engineering, architecture, construction management, and consulting resources.
  • Develop statements of work, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts.
  • Establish engineering and design standards for global facilities projects.
  • Ensure consultant and contractor performance meets expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.


Leadership Expectations
  • Demonstrates executive presence and strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Operates effectively in a matrixed global organization.
  • Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution.
  • Drives data-based decision making.
  • Builds alignment across Operations, Finance, EHS, Security, Real Estate, Procurement, and business leadership.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • 8-12+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, engineering, capital planning, project management, or real estate.
  • 3-5+ years of experience leading people and developing teams.
  • Demonstrated experience managing capital portfolios and complex multi-site projects.
  • Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, forecasting, and budget management.
  • Experience leading consultants, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
  • PMP certification.
  • IFMA CFM or FMP certification.
  • Experience supporting laboratory, industrial, manufacturing, or technical facilities.
  • Knowledge of ISO 41001, NFPA standards, electrical infrastructure management, and asset management best practices.


We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $123,200- $150,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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