JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook office (3) days a week
As a Real Estate Architect Manager, you will lead a team of a Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer and CAD planners to develop conceptual designs for complex laboratory builds. You will be a liaison between customer operating units, external Architects and Engineers and the Construction Team to manage, evaluate and consult on the assessment, programming, design and delivery aspects of the facility design process. Aspects included in the planning will include workspace planning, testing equipment placement with optimal flow, space considerations and coordination for MEPs to support the facility and testing requirements, consideration of applicable codes, physical security, EHS requirements and ensuring consistency across UL's portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the entire architectural process, from conceptualization to completion, for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead development of MEPs for laboratories, ensuring capabilities are built to support testing requirements and equipment requirements.
• Partner closely with the construction team to Facility Planning Engineering Associates to translate business requirements into space plans and develop the designs to estimate costs and timelines.
• Develop capabilities to create conceptual designs for cost estimation for new builds. These conceptual design phase in our laboratory projects are unique and complex and require in depth understanding of, and coordination with process systems required for testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard guidelines for our testing laboratories and offices, and review building plans of our existing footprint.
• Create and / or review detailed and accurate blueprints of the highest quality of design for each location; includes detailed review comments.
• Develop and maintain project specifications, developing standards for our buildings and laboratories
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and leadership skills to effectively manage the CAD team and Engineering team, and updates to our global portfolio including office assignments and workplace planning.
• Engage in transparent and efficient communication with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams, to ensure smooth project coordination.
• Take a proactive approach to identify potential challenges and provide creative solutions to overcome them, leveraging your analytical and problem-solving skills.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field.
• Minimum of (10) years of related experience.
• Proficiency in using architectural design software and tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their application in architectural design and industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide cross-functional teams towards project success.
• Also, experience in delivering alternative workplace solutions, remote management, virtual and distributed workforce and facilities operations will help.
• Have oversight of project management process including partnering with external and internal partners and providers (i.e. architects, engineers, IT, HR, Security, FM, etc.).

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 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 Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect 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.
From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world. Our science is your advantage.
Mission: Working for a safer world