Facility Operations Lead for Robotics HQ

Walden Robotics; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company equity

401(k) with company match

Daily lunch

Flexible PTO

Resumo da oferta

Walden Robotics seeks an experienced Facility Manager to own the day-to-day operations of our 50,000 sq ft headquarters, including office space, lab, machine shop, and robotics testing areas. You will partner with the Head of Business Operations and Office Manager to run the site and scale a small facilities team as Walden grows.

The role requires 4–6 years in facilities management, strong building systems knowledge, and a proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and safety programs in a

Qualificações

• 4–6 years of facilities management experience with demonstrated people management or team leadership responsibility.
• Proven ability to run a complex, mixed-use building operation end-to-end — vendor stack, budget, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
• Working knowledge of commercial building systems: HVAC, electrical (including three-phase), plumbing, fire/life safety; ability to triage issues accurately and direct the right resource to resolution.
• Strong safety orientation; familiarity with OSHA standards and experience maintaining compliance in environments with heavy equipment, machinery, or light industrial operations.
• Familiarity with access control systems and user administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and routine changes.

Responsabilidades

• Own day-to-day operations and preventive maintenance of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and lighting across office, lab, assembly, and machine shop areas.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all facilities-related issues, including coordination with landlord as applicable; triage, prioritize, and resolve requests in a timely manner with minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and code compliance gaps; maintain accurate records of all inspections, repairs, and certifications.
• Maintain inventory of facilities supplies, tools, and spare parts; manage procurement of consumables and equipment.
• Serve as on-call to respond to emergencies and maintain business continuity in cases of sustained power outages, critical water damage, or other facility operational issues.
• Identify, engage, and manage all vendor and contractor relationships across the full service stack — janitorial, pest control, landscaping, trash and recycling, and specialized trades (electrical, mechanical, etc.); own scope, scheduling, and quality of all vendor work.
• Scope and bid work for specialized contractors; review proposals, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to quality, timelines, and budget.
• Manage relationships with landlord and property managers; coordinate on shared responsibilities and ensure lease obligations are met.
• Partner with the Office Manager on day-to-day operations, including shared oversight of the day porter, facilities ticketing, and vendor management and coordination.
• Coordinate with the robotics, hardware, and engineering teams to support equipment installation, power and utility requirements, and safe operation of test environments and fabrication areas.
• Coordinate with the Tech Org on IT infrastructure, server power requirements, and network utility needs across the facility.
• Partner with our EH&S lead to ensure EH&S program implementation and compliance, including hazardous and electronic waste management, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans and protocols specific to high-voltage, machinery, and fabrication areas.
• Own the HQ facilities budget; track spend against plan, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report variances to the Head of Business Operations.
• Contribute to annual budget planning and capital planning processes, incorporating vendor contract cycles, planned maintenance, equipment lifecycle, and facility improvement needs.
• Support space planning and buildout projects as the company scales, coordinating contractor work with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Administer the building access control system, including onboarding and offboarding of users and any ongoing changes; report access-related matters to the Head of Business Operations.
• Maintain awareness of physical security requirements for a mixed-use facility with high-value equipment, fabrication areas, and sensitive R&D work.

Conhecimentos

Facilities mgmt

People leadership

Building systems knowledge

Safety & OSHA

Access control systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Walden Robotics seeks an experienced Facility Manager to own the day-to-day operations of our 50,000 sq ft headquarters, including office space, lab, machine shop, and robotics testing areas. You will partner with the Head of Business Operations and Office Manager to run the site and scale a small facilities team as Walden grows.

The role requires 4–6 years in facilities management, strong building systems knowledge, and a proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and safety programs in a