Workplace Experience Manager

Mission Summary:

Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to making transportation safer, more efficient, and more accessible. With a commitment to our core values – Win Together, Safety as Our Bedrock, Build for Everyone, Be Everyone, Take Ownership, and Deliver the Future – we are driving the future of mobility.

As the Corporate Workplace Experience Manager, you will oversee the management of Motional’s real estate and facilities, both company-owned and leased properties. This role involves coordinating vendors, managing third-parties, and maintaining the properties database along with related documents​. This position reports directly to the Vice President ​of Operations​ and collaborates closely with key personnel across various divisions as needed.

The Motional Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.

What you'll be doing: 

• Property and Facilities Management:
  • Assist with lease negotiations, proposals, documents, amendments, and extensions
  • Rent tracking, payments, increases, and operating expense recoveries
  • Ensure landlord and tenant lease and maintenance obligations are met
  • Support improvements (furniture, fixtures, equipment, construction)
  • Address lease matters with the local operations team
  • Maintain relationships with landlords to ensure obligations are met
  • Collaborate with the local operations team on location requirements
  • Resolve maintenance, regulatory, and tax matters
  • Support improvements (furniture, fixtures, equipment, construction)
  • Manage company-leased offices and properties, including:

• Vendor Management:
  • Setup new vendors, prepare and process agreements, and manage deliverables
  • ​In partnership with finance manage payments, and other vendor-related documents
• Property Transactions:
  • Research and identify properties​, and gather owner information
  • Assist with proposals, agreements, and required transaction documents
  • Maintain version control and track critical dates
  • Assist with property evaluation
  • Manage title and escrow processes, including document submission and compliance

What we're looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent industry certifications
• Five years of experience in facilities/property management with 2+ years managing the commercial real estate leasing  & selection process
• Proficient in Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Google+) and Advanced MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Financial acumen and comfort with numbers and spreadsheets
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Previous experience working with internal accounting personnel
• Familiarity with ​Oracle or similar accounting systems is a plus
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Bonus points (not required):

• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth tech company with distributed teams
• Experience planning virtual and in-person events to encourage and increase employee participation
• Providing a suite of amenities that demonstrate best in class employee experiences

Why you should join us:

• This forward facing position gives you direct access to the industry and future of autonomous vehicles. You are front and center in this wildly exciting company, working alongside and collaborating with all departments company wide. Your knowledge of this industry, and why we do what we do, will keep the excitement alive and amaze you every step of the way! 
• Even within this “new normal” workspace, there is never a dull moment

Working Conditions: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to convey and detect communication
• The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time; operate power tools, move in designated working areas; & operate and use office equipment
• The employee must occasionally move up to 50 pounds