Construction Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead Enterprise projects related to Renovations, Relocations, Dispositions, Closures & New Builds.
• Drive the project start-up process for construction-related activities including project plans, budgets, work breakdown structure, resource planning, risk management, RACI, etc.
• Develop a project plan to monitor and track progress and ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage approval process.
• Assist in coordinating creation of approved space plans, architectural plans, and scopes of work for construction.
• Responsible to prepare initial construction estimates (Project), bidding out project and selection of design firms and contractors, as well as tracking budgets and change orders.
• Will facilitate handover of the project, once launched, to the assigned project manager from the sponsoring organization and/or third-party project/construction manager.
• Will ensure proper project close out procedures are accomplished.
• Work with real estate transaction managers, facility business partners and internal business unit clients from concept phase of each project to ensure clear understanding of project scope, requirements, and vision.
• Developing the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Manage the design process to ensure that UL standards are met and that accurate and detailed budgets are created.
• Lead vetting and selection of development team and assist in the negotiation of contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Supervise and manage local job superintendents or owner's representative as applicable to track day-to-day progress on the site.
• Coordinate internal resources (EHS, IT, Risk Mgmt., Sourcing, etc.) and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and ensuring UL policies and approval authorizations are followed.
• Report and escalate to management as needed, particularly for the approval of scope and cost increases.
• Conduct Due Diligence for M&A targets, perform or coordinate site inspections/condition assessments.
• Lead site consolidation, renovation, and disposition projects.
• Report out on conclusions to leadership and deal team.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelors degree) in construction management, construction science, engineering, architecture or a related disciplines.
• Equivalent experience maybe considered.
• 5 years of experience in designing and building industrial, manufacturing or laboratory space.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles; including design process.
• Advanced understanding of risk management policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of project safety best practices and implementation.
• Extensive experiencing managing budgets for large high cost, high complexity construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software, MS Office Suite, and Bluebeam.

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At the core of our expanding organization is our Finance team. We're a growing group of professionals, based around the world, who share ideas, work together and innovate to drive strategic growth and ensure financial integrity. Whether you're an expert in taxes, treasury, accounting, financial planning and analysis or corporate strategy and development, we're always looking for ambitious finance professionals who want to make an impact at a publicly traded company that's leading the way in safety science. Join our team, be part of our global community and drive the success of our mission-driven organization.