Facilities Lead

Supernal, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernal, LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a highly collaborative Facilities Lead to oversee operations across multiple sites on-site five days a week. You will own EHS, workers’ compensation, physical security, and vendor-managed services, driving safety, continuity, and cost efficiency.

Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Operations to keep workplaces ready and compliant. The role requires 7+ years in facilities/security, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong vendor and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years in facilities operations, workplace services, EHS, security, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing facilities and security vendors.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, workers' compensation, and safety requirements.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, and security services.
• Strong financial management, procurement, and contract administration experience.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facilities Operations, EHS, Workers' Compensation, and Physical Security programs.
• Develop strategies to improve safety, ops effectiveness, and employee experience.
• Oversee vendor performance, SLAs, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and capital projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Operations.

Skills

Facilities Operations

EHS (OSHA/Cal/OSHA)

Security Management

Vendor Management

Budget & Procurement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Job description

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

The Facilities Lead is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Supernal's workplace environments, with ownership of Facilities Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Workers' Compensation, Physical Security, and vendor-managed services across multiple sites. This role serves as the primary point of contact for facilities and security vendors, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and business continuity.

This position partners closely with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to maintain workplace readiness, support employees, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Program Ownership

• Serve as the primary owner for Facilities Operations, EHS, Workers' Compensation, and Physical Security programs
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workplace safety, operational effectiveness, and employee experience
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workplace operations and vendor-managed services
• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations regarding facilities, security, safety, and operational risk
• Support business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience planning

Financial & Contract Administration

• Manage facilities, security, and EHS-related operating budgets
• Review and approve invoices, purchase requisitions, and vendor expenditures
• Support contract administration, renewals, vendor onboarding, and scope modifications
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and compliance

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) & Workers' Compensation

• Own and administer company-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable regulations
• Maintain safety policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance initiatives
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activities
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action programs
• Manage OSHA logs, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance documentation
• Oversee hazardous materials and waste management programs
• Own the Workers' Compensation program, including claim administration, case management, return-to-work coordination, and carrier management
• Analyze injury trends and implement prevention strategies to reduce workplace incidents

Facilities Operations & Vendor Management

• Manage day-to-day workplace operations across offices, labs, and test environments
• Oversee facilities vendors including janitorial, maintenance, waste management, and workplace services providers
• Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics, service level agreements, and operational KPIs
• Coordinate facility repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and minor capital improvement projects
• Maintain facilities procedures, documentation, and operational standards
• Drive vendor accountability, cost optimization, and service excellence

Security Operations

• Own site physical security programs and vendor relationships
• Oversee contracted security personnel and security service providers
• Coordinate access control systems, badging processes, visitor management, CCTV systems, and related security technologies
• Support emergency response planning, drills, investigations, and incident management
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and site security requirements
• Partner with Security, HR, Legal, and leadership on workplace safety and security matters

What You Can Contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered. High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of experience in facilities operations, workplace services, EHS, security administration, or related disciplines
• Experience managing facilities and security vendors
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, workers' compensation, and workplace safety requirements
• Experience supporting physical security programs including access control, badging, CCTV, and contract security services
• Strong financial management, procurement, and contract administration experience
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder partnership skills
• Ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [e-mail] (opens in new window)

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).