Facilities and Real Estate Lead

The Facilities & Real Estate Lead at SoundHound AI will be responsible for managing various areas, including onsite facilities, real estate, vendors, programs, projects, and administration. This role will involve executing day-to-day activities of facilities operations, security, safety, service contractors, work requests, forecasting, and more. The successful candidate will have 6+ years of experience in corporate facilities, property management, real estate, or hospitality, and will play a key role in contributing to the overall workplace vision and ensuring a remarkable employee experience.

• Manage Santa Clara facilities operations, including office maintenance, work requests, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Research new site options, negotiate leases, and assist in finding the optimal cost savings and use of space
• Contribute to overall workplace vision
• Be responsible for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) issues, Safety Committee, evacuation team, and medical emergency response
• Engage and manage facilities-related vendors such as building maintenance, janitorial, recycle/waste management, equipment maintenance, and health & safety contractors
• Participate in construction projects, including coordination with management, vendors, the design & construction team, and contractors
• Provide first-level contact for emergency response
• Coordinate and oversee facility needs for all SoundHound sites

• 6+ years of experience in corporate facilities, property management, real estate, or hospitality
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Facilities Management, or EH&S
• Exemplary computer, writing, and communication skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up environment
• Ability to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency to drive results

• Comprehensive health care
• Paid time off
• Discounted fitness classes
• Flexible working hours