Senior Manager, Workplace Services

Supernal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernal, an Advanced Air Mobility company, seeks a Senior Manager, Workplace Services to lead Workplace Operations, EHS, and Real Estate Strategy across facilities, labs, and test environments.

You will build programs, manage a small team, drive safety culture, optimize portfolio, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, and Engineering to enable business resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10–15+ years of combined EHS, workplace operations, and/or real estate experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA and safety management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 preferred).
• Experience managing corporate real estate portfolios and lease agreements.
• Proven track record managing vendors, facilities operations, and workplace services.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workplace Services functions, including EHS, workplace operations, and real estate strategy.
• Manage a small team of workplace services professionals, coaching and developing them.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive workplace services strategy aligned with growth and finances.
• Serve as strategic advisor to leadership on safety, real estate decisions, and operational risk.
• Drive integration of workplace services across sites and evolving structures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA/EPA/Cal/OSHA.
• Identify hazards and mitigate across facilities, labs, and test environments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action plans, including workers' comp.
• Ensure safe handling and management of hazardous materials and waste.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, manage audits and compliance reporting.
• Promote safety culture through training, communication and improvement initiatives.
• Lead day-to-day workplace operations across all facilities.
• Oversee security programs, access control, CCTV, and incident response.
• Manage vendors and oversee performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate workplace modifications, relocations and readiness.
• Ensure environments support productivity, safety and employee experience.
• Maintain governance frameworks and documentation.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Engineering and Test teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)

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.

What we do:

The Senior Manager, Workplace Services is responsible for leading and integrating Workplace Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Real Estate Strategy across all Supernal facilities. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective workplace environments while driving strategic planning, operational excellence, and governance.

This position serves as the single threaded leader for Workplace Services, responsible for ensuring workplace safety, optimizing real estate investments, and enabling operational continuity across offices, labs, and test environments.

What you can do:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and oversee all Workplace Services functions, including EHS, workplace operations, and real estate strategy
• Lead and manage a small team of workplace services professionals, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture while providing ongoing coaching, development, and performance management to support individual growth and overall team effectiveness
• Develop and execute a comprehensive workplace services strategy aligned with company growth, operational needs, and financial goals
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on workplace safety, real estate decisions, and operational risk
• Drive integration of workplace services across multiple sites and evolving organizational structures

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable regulations
• Identify workplace hazards and implement mitigation strategies across facilities, labs, and test environments
• Lead incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action plans, including workers compensation
• Ensure safe handling and management of hazardous materials and waste
• Interface with regulatory agencies and manage audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives

Workplace Operations & Facilities Management

• Lead day-to-day workplace operations across all facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of services
• Oversee physical security programs, including management of security guard contractors, access control systems, surveillance cameras (CCTV), and incident response protocols to ensure the safety and protection of employees, assets, and facilities
• Manage vendor relationships (janitorial, maintenance, security, workplace services) and oversee vendor performance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate workplace modifications, relocations, and operational readiness across active and inactive facilities
• Ensure workplace environments support productivity, safety, and employee experience
• Maintain operational governance frameworks and documentation

Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Lead strategic planning and oversight of Supernal’s corporate real estate portfolio
• Own lease lifecycle management including negotiations, renewals, amendments, and subleasing opportunities
• Drive workplace planning and space utilization strategies aligned with organizational needs and restructuring
• Conduct financial and operational analysis to optimize occupancy costs and portfolio efficiency
• Develop reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights to support real estate decision-making
• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, and real estate service providers
• Lead office consolidations, expansions, and footprint optimization strategies

Financial & Vendor Management

• Manage workplace services budgets, vendor spend, and cost optimization initiatives
• Oversee and assist with procurement processes including purchase requisitions, contracts, and invoicing
• Ensure financial discipline across workplace operations and real estate investments

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for workplace services and real estate operations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, reporting, and operational continuity

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Engineering, and Test teams to support workplace needs
• Align workplace services with business priorities and organizational strategy
• Support business continuity planning and operational resilience

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• 10-15+ years of combined experience in EHS, workplace operations, and/or corporate real estate
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA) and safety management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 preferred)
• Experience managing corporate real estate portfolios and lease agreements
• Proven track record managing vendors, facilities operations, and workplace services
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and procurement processes
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Excel, PowerPoint. Outlook and Word
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

You may also be able to contribute:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, IFMA, LEED)
• Experience in aviation, R&D, manufacturing, or high-tech environments

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]

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).