The job details are as follows: What We Do We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation. We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization. Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases. How you’ll contribute The Facilities Manager & Construction Contractor Liaison is responsible for ensuring that all buildings (currently four adjacent brownstones) comprising the Legal DC office campus and its grounds are well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for employees and visitors. Ensure uninterrupted operations through the management of breakdown support, facility maintenance, and general facility services for all buildings, infrastructure, utilities equipment, office equipment and systems. This includes fast response and recovery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a manner consistent with all necessary requirements. Emphasis is placed on positive response to the request/requirements of the business. Work with the Executive/Assistant/Office Administrator and team as necessary to create new, and review and maintain current SOPs and contracts as well as work within the allotted budget and track spending for all facility related items. Coordinate construction project resources, track project progress, provide support where necessary and create and maintain a capital improvement list for all buildings. Support and assist the legal project team on capital improvement projects regarding renovation and/or construction. Facilities: Ensure the facility needs of the Legal Department are met, including 24-hour on-call service, routine facility and equipment inspections and ensuring maintenance can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner, either handled personally or through a vendor Independently establish, administer, and manage the service and maintenance program of internal environmental controls (HVAC), all facilities infrastructure and equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, life safety systems, IT systems and Security systems Review the operation of building equipment and systems continuously with the goal of minimizing unplanned downtime, anticipating problems, and solving issues in a timely manner to include possible Capital Improvements for any of the DC Office buildings Work with DC office personnel/Security personnel and IT personnel to test all necessary equipment to maintain a consistent and uninterrupted work environment for the Legal Department employees by working in conjunction with Legal Operations Assistant to complete weekly/daily inspections of the building equipment to ensure all are working properly Identify and manage all service/maintenance contracts (i.e. preventative and corrective maintenance, pest control, etc.) This management includes determining guidelines for and negotiating terms and conditions of facility and service contracts, equipment leases, and related financial agreements; evaluating Request for Proposals (RFPs); ensuring that contracts integrate with stated department goals; and resolving contract disputes Create new, and review and maintain current SOPs and update as needed by working in conjunction with the Administrative Assistant to maintain all operation manuals, facility related drawings, and vendor documents Maintain corporate safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures Work with Corporate Real Estate to ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the facility are always met, participate in problem solving and initiate recommendations for utilities systems upgrades, reliability and efficiency improvements, and other improvements to minimize system downtime Work within the allotted budget for the year and track spending for all facility items Construction: Represent the Legal Office during construction/renovation projects to ensure the project scope is carried out on time and according to budget Serve as legal project team owner representative for general questions from the GC or contractors to include electrician, plumber, HVAC etc. which will minimize the need to reach out to the Executive Administrator Coordinate day to day project management duties to include communication, coordinating schedules, informing onsite/company employees of any issues or delays from the project; responsible for risk mitigation activities as well as coordinating permits and owner paperwork Review and track contractor schedules and develop look-ahead schedules to be provided to the legal project team Execute any other project management tasks as assigned by the legal project team All other duties as required For this role you will need Minimum Requirements H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 12 years of construction/project management and facilities/project management experience with a H.S. Diploma/GED or 10 years of construction/project management and facilities/project management experience with an associate degree or 8 years of construction/project management and facilities/project management experience with a bachelor’s degree Strong organizational skills and systems implementation skills Solid fundamental computer skills, email/Microsoft Suite/etc. Strong overall communication and organizational skills, both oral and written Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in related field; will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field; will consider commensurate experience and/or combination of education and experience Knowledge and experience with Facilities Management programs At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients. While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients. United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success. We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.