Sr. Workplace Experience Manager & Facilities Manager

Mission Summary:

Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to making transportation safer, more reliable, and accessible. With a commitment to our core values – Win Together, Safety as Our Bedrock, Build for Everyone, Be Everyone, Take Ownership, and Deliver the Future – we are driving the future of mobility.

As the Senior Workplace Experience and Facilities Manager, you will oversee the management of Motional’s real estate and facilities, both company-owned and leased properties. This role involves coordinating vendors, managing third parties, and maintaining the properties database along with related documents​. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations and collaborates closely with key personnel across various divisions as needed.

This position will require onsite capability in our Las Vegas site. The Motional Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

What you'll be doing: 

• Property and Facilities Management:
• Assist with lease negotiations, proposals, documents, amendments, and extensions
• Rent tracking, payments, increases, and operating expense recoveries
• Ensure landlord and tenant lease and maintenance obligations are met
• Support improvements (furniture, fixtures, equipment, construction)
• Address lease matters with the local operations team
• Maintain relationships with landlords to ensure obligations are met
• Collaborate with the local operations team on location requirements
• Resolve maintenance, regulatory, and tax matters
• Support improvements (furniture, fixtures, equipment, construction)
• Manage company-leased offices and properties across various states
• Manage subleased property and tenant relationships
• Manage Operational and Capital Expenditures budget

• Vendor Management:
• Setup new vendors, prepare and process agreements and manage deliverables
• ​In partnership with finance manage payments, and other vendor-related documents
• Property Transactions:
• Develop and manage budgets for workplace experience initiatives, ensuring cost-efficiency and alignment with company objectives.
• Research and identify properties​, and gather owner information
• Assist with proposals, agreements, and required transaction documents
• Maintain version control and track critical dates
• Assist with property evaluation
• Manage title and escrow processes, including document submission and compliance

What we're looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent industry certifications
• Five years of experience in facilities/property management with 2+ years managing the commercial real estate leasing  & selection process
• Proficient in Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Google+) and Advanced MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Financial acumen and adept at budget management 
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovative workplace solutions.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Previous experience working with internal accounting personnel
• Familiarity with ​Oracle or similar accounting systems is a plus
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Bonus points (not required):

• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth tech company with distributed teams
• Experience planning virtual and in-person events to encourage and increase employee participation
• Providing a suite of amenities that demonstrate best-in-class employee experiences

Why you should join us:

• This forward-facing position gives you direct access to the industry and future of autonomous vehicles. You are front and center in this wildly exciting company, working alongside and collaborating with all departments company-wide. Your knowledge of this industry, and why we do what we do, will keep the excitement alive and amaze you every step of the way! 
• Even within this “new normal” workspace, there is never a dull moment

Working Conditions: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to convey and detect communication
• The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time; operate po