Lead - Site Management Operations
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- operations
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- robotics, startups, transportation & mobility
- Location
- Irvine
- Posted Date
- Company
- Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
- Salary
- $98.5K – $135.4K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • This role has an annual bonus target of 10%
AI Summary
Job Description
Oversee day-to-day facilities operations for two SoCal buildings (~102k sqft), including maintenance, janitorial, space management, labs, events, and vendor services. Execute preventative maintenance, SLAs, CMMS ticketing, and emergency response; own EHS&S programs, OSHA compliance, risk assessments, vendor and budget management, OpEx/CapEx tracking, and support construction projects.
Hard Requirements
- 5+ years facilities management experience with multi-site operational ownership
- Vendor, budget, and SLA management track record
- Working knowledge of building systems and EHS&S/regulatory requirements
- CMMS software experience (Fexa, Archibus, or similar) and MS Office or Google Workspace
- Strong communication skills across stakeholders and leadership
- Willingness to travel regionally and respond to incidents off-hours
Soft Requirements
- High-growth tech, automotive, or EV company experience
- Familiarity with Rivian or VW Group standards and systems
- Experience with R&D or engineering-heavy facilities
- Background in sustainability, energy management, or workplace experience
- CFM, FMP, or CSP certification
- BI tools (Tableau, Looker) and/or space platforms (Robin, Envoy)
- PM tools (Smartsheet, Airtable, Confluence) and AI tools experience