Country Workplace (FM & Real Estate) Manager

Ramboll
Chicago, IL

Company Description


Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.


Job Description


We offer a hybrid-based position, with preferred locations in Arlington, VA; Syracuse, NY; Chicago, IL; or Princeton, NJ. We also welcome candidates in other cities on the eastern half of the U.S., provided you are within reasonable driving distance to a Ramboll office.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Workplace Management team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Do you have solid experience in Facilities Management and Real Estate? Are you passionate about creating long-term and effective solutions that can add value for the business units you support? Ramboll is currently recruiting for a Country Workplace (FM & Real Estate) Manager to be based at one of our main US locations.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Leadership - Lead and deliver the workplace services across multiple office(s)/location(s) directly and indirectly via internal and vendor team(s)
  • Budget/finance management - Plan, execute, forecast and monitor spending & productivity efficiencies.
  • Oversee and manage the country workspaces, including maintenance, improvements, vendor management, office renovations or moves, and additional workplace services as needed.
  • Communicate efficiently with key stakeholders and local leaders to keep them updated on facilities related activity. Manage the physical security along with health and safety compliance in each office location, working with Ramboll Global Physical Security and HSEQ to ensure relevant systems are in place & managed correctly



Qualifications


About you

  • A bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least 10 years of experience
  • Experience with managing facilities operations - knowledge of building systems, standard operating procedures, employee services, and construction standards.
  • Demonstrates a self-motivated work ethic and urgency in fast-paced settings, coupled with self-starting initiative, creative thinking, and strong decision-making skills.
  • Exhibits a high level of attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills Excellent in both written and verbal communication, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.



Additional Information


What we can offer you

  • Investment in your development
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  • Being valued for the unique person you are
  • Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Posted 2026-03-21

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