Project Coordinator

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, 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. UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world.

For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. 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…

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