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Senior Facilities Manager

Zoox Foster City, CA 7 days ago

operations

The Places and Build organization at Zoox is a nimble and diverse group of professionals that manages the Real Estate portfolio, design, construction of bespoke office and industrial environments, maintenance of these facilities, and delivery of culinary services.

Zoox is seeking a highly experienced Senior Facilities Manager to support our growing HQ Campus in Foster City. This role will be responsible for the facilities operations across a diverse mix of spaces, including R&D labs, office environments, and light manufacturing areas. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multi-building campuses with a strong focus on facilities services, preventive maintenance, and operational excellence.

You will be detail-oriented with strong technical knowledge (MEP systems), financial management skills, and excellent customer-service abilities while engaging across all departments and cross-functional teams (Places and Build, IT, security, food, events, etc.) at Zoox.

In this role, you will:

Design and execute a comprehensive facilities management program that supports HQ R&D, office, and manufacturing operations while ensuring efficient day-to-day campus operations.

Evaluate existing operations, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, and implement scalable solutions.

Develop RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage third-party vendors for facility operation services.

Collaborate closely with real estate, construction, and operations teams to support campus expansions, lab renovations, and facilities commissioning.

Establish proactive maintenance schedules for critical infrastructure and lab/manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan.

Manage budgets for campus facilities operations, maintenance, and vendor contracts.

Ensure all HQ Campus facilities comply with local regulations, EHS standards, and company policies.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in facilities management, ideally in a campus environment with R&D labs, office, and/or manufacturing spaces.

Proven experience managing in-house staff, outsourced vendors, and contracted services across multiple building types.

Strong financial acumen with the ability to create, manage, and track Opex and Capex budgets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact at all levels—executives, Zoox crew, guests, vendors, and team members.

Experience in managing technical spaces, including fabrication shops, R&D labs, and production/manufacturing areas.

Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance (HVAC, fire life safety, lighting, electrical, plumbing, clean rooms, compressed air, etc.).

Working knowledge of leases, contracts, and related documents.

Bonus Qualifications

Bachelors degree

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.