Project Coordinator

About the role

Based in our Evanston, IL office, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the planning and execution of complex and high-level projects for the Real Estate & Facilities and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) teams. This role is responsible for tracking project process, maintaining documentation, and assisting with meeting organizational objectives.

What You'll Learn And Achieve

As the Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for Real Estate & Facilities and HSE.
• Support the development of project or program goals and strategies for small to medium-size projects.
• Collect data from a variety of sources, evaluates and interprets data, and draws conclusions. Conduct cost/benefit analyses.
• Coordinate document processing for legal, leadership, and vendor approvals.
• Help prepare and may present reports or program proposals which include recommendations and supporting arguments.
• Organize meetings, events, and training sessions, managing logistics and communication.
• Assist with basic financial tasks, including managing expense reports and invoices.
• Maintain the team's SharePoint and document library, helping keep documents current and consistently formatted.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for facilities and HSE projects and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values: Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

What Makes You a Great Fit

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Basic understanding of project management, event planning and coordination.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work proactively and collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment with organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Ability to identify and rank priorities as demonstrated by the ability to establish, track, and meet schedules for multiple projects while maintaining high quality and exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination or administrative support.
• Experience in HSE, real estate, or facilities management preferred but not required.

Pay

Salary Range $50,578.00-$69,544.75 Pay Type Hourly