What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Supervisor position at Astrolab?
Department: Facilities
Location: Hawthorne, California
Compensation: $100,000 - $133,000 / year
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Astrolab’s facilities and infrastructure. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing, engineering, testing, and office environments while supporting the company’s rapid growth and mission-critical hardware development programs. The Facilities Manager will oversee facility maintenance, infrastructure projects, contractor management, workplace safety initiatives, and facility-related capital improvements.
What you'll do:
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Manage Astrolab’s Facilities Service Portal, ensuring timely response and resolution of maintenance, safety, and infrastructure requests
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility systems and equipment
- Coordinate facility repairs, upgrades, and expansions to support manufacturing, testing, integration, and office operations
- Maintain facility infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, safety, and compliance
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and People & Culture to identify and execute facility improvement initiatives
- Plan and implement infrastructure required to support production equipment, test systems, laboratories, and specialty processes
- Lead facility capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, installation, and commissioning
- Manage specialty utility systems, including LN2, GN2, compressed gas distribution, exhaust systems, and other critical facility infrastructure
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage external contractors, service providers, and construction vendors
- Develop statements of work, review proposals, and manage project execution
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and schedule requirements
- Lead, coach, and develop facilities personnel and support staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement
- Drive employee engagement, professional development, and workforce retention
- Effectively manage conflict, provide performance feedback, and conduct candid development conversations
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in partnership with EHS
- Ensure facility activities comply with applicable safety regulationss building codes, and company policies
- Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), contractor safety programs, and facility risk assessments
- Participate in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of:
- Facility aesthetics and workplace environment in partnership with Workplace Experience
- HVAC maintenance, repair, and upgrades
- Electrical infrastructure maintenance and expansion
- Plumbing systems maintenance and repair
- Specialty gas distribution systems (LN2, GN2, compressed gases)
- Facility construction, renovations, and tenant improvements
- Vendor-managed facility services and maintenance contracts
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience managing facilities, maintenance, construction, or infrastructure projects in aerospace, manufacturing, testing, industrial, or commercial environments
- Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and capital expenditures
- Experience leading facility build-outs, expansions, or major infrastructure upgrades
- Experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities
- Knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and backup power systems
- Experience with facility infrastructure installation and maintenance, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or specialty utility systems
- Experience managing multiple concurrent facility or infrastructure projects while communicating project status to stakeholders
- Experience supporting customer-facing facility projects and infrastructure improvements
- Experience planning, installing, and commissioning LN2, GN2, or other specialty utility systems
- Experience supporting or maintaining ISO-classified cleanrooms or controlled environments
- Knowledge of commercial construction methods, including structural framing, concrete construction, and commercial roofing systems
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams
- Experience implementing safety, quality, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Home office set up reimbursement
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Salary : $100,000 - $133,000