HQ Operations & Facilities Lead

Base Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Base seeks a Workplace Operations Manager for our Austin HQ to own day-to-day operations, oversee vendors, and lead HQ improvements. This hands-on role ensures the building runs smoothly so the team can focus on building our distributed battery network.

The role requires strong project management, vendor relations, and the ability to forecast space needs. You will collaborate with IT and HR to keep the workplace safe, efficient, and welcoming as we scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in workplace or office operations.
• Sound judgment and prioritization on what to fix now, what to schedule and what to escape.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency using project management software, Jira and other workplace tools.
• Excited to be working in person and hands-on, from moving furniture to meeting a vendor at the door, with flexibility on hours when the business needs it.
• Experience with build-outs and a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations at HQ, including space planning, cleanliness, supplies, building access and maintenance.
• Select, manage and hold accountable the facilities, food and service vendors who support HQ.
• Run HQ improvement projects from scope to punch list, including lighting, conference rooms and organization.
• Manage conference rooms, desk assignments, and tickets and change requests.
• Plan and own events and onsite logistics for HQ.
• Track and forecast the HQ workplace space needs and vendor spending.
• Partner with other members of the Workplace team, IT, and HR.

Skills

5+ years experience

Sound judgment

Strong organizational skills

Ownership & execution

Tools

Jira

Project management software

Job description

Base seeks a Workplace Operations Manager for our Austin HQ to own day-to-day operations, oversee vendors, and lead HQ improvements. This hands-on role ensures the building runs smoothly so the team can focus on building our distributed battery network.

The role requires strong project management, vendor relations, and the ability to forecast space needs. You will collaborate with IT and HR to keep the workplace safe, efficient, and welcoming as we scale.