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Wing · 2 days ago

Real Estate and Workplace Lead

Palo Alto, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Wing is a company that offers drone delivery solutions for last mile logistics. They are seeking a Real Estate & Workplace Lead to manage their workplace portfolio, ensuring safe and engaging environments that support their R&D goals and comply with regulations.

DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead workplace real estate portfolio management, including selection of new office spaces, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions

Manage relationships and contract performance for all external partners, including property managers, brokers, and service vendors

Mentor, and lead a small team that oversees Facilities & Fleet Management, Environmental Health & Safety, and Lab Management

Support the development and execution of a comprehensive workplace location strategy that aligns Wing’s long-term business objectives, growth projections, and onsite/hybrid work models

Translate business needs into actionable workplace and safety strategies

Champion the creation of an engaging and productive workplace experience, partnering with HR and IT to deliver a seamless environment for all employees

Direct the company's enterprise-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program, fostering a culture of safety and accountability

Ensure all corporate and lab facilities comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and other governing bodies

Work with Wing Facilities and Google REWS on necessary space planning, design, and construction projects, managing capital budgets, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget

Manage the annual operating (OpEx) and capital (CapEx) budgets for the workplace real estate, facilities, and EH&S portfolio - have a scrappy mindset and use company resources efficiently

Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track space utilization, operational costs, service levels, and safety metrics, reporting regularly to relevant stakeholders

Lead the company's emergency response and business continuity planning related to physical workplaces, labs and test facilities

Direct all incident investigation and root cause analysis for safety-related events, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Act as the point of contact for workspace and lab audits, ensuring all documentation and safety training are up to date

Qualification

Real Estate ManagementFacilities ManagementEnvironmental Health & SafetyBudget ManagementNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field

10-15+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and EH&S; particularly within research or dynamic start-up environments

Demonstrable experience managing a mixed portfolio of properties, including corporate offices and technical R&D and lab environments

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to partner laterally across technical & corporate teams

Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar CapEx and OpEx budgets

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels - including managing a team and managing consultants

Company

Wing

Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Founded in 2018

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.wing.com/

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