Head of Real Estate & Workplace

Profound•New York, NY

2d•$175,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Profound is the marketing platform for AI search, helping brands understand and control how they show up across AI-powered experiences. We work with companies like Ramp, Figma, Chime, Calendly, and DocuSign to turn AI search from a black box into a measurable growth channel. Backed by Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, and Khosla Ventures, we're building the infrastructure powering modern AI visibility, from insight to action to automation. We're an early-stage team across NYC, SF, Buenos Aires, and London, moving quickly on one of the most important shifts in technology. As Head of Real Estate & Workplace, you'll own how Profound shows up physically in the world. You'll lead office expansion end-to-end, from identifying and securing new spaces to overseeing build-outs, launches, and day-to-day workplace operations across locations. This role sits at the intersection of operations, finance, legal, and culture. You'll manage the complexity of opening offices in new jurisdictions while making sure every space feels intentional, functional, and distinctly Profound. You'll also manage and support the office managers who keep our workplaces running smoothly day to day. We're looking for someone who has helped scale a high-growth company before and knows how to balance speed, quality, and operational rigor.

Requirements

5 to 9 years of experience in real estate, workplace, facilities, or related operational roles
Experience at a startup or high-growth technology company
You've helped scale office footprints and understand the realities of fast-moving expansion
Comfortable leading lease negotiations and working closely with outside counsel when needed
Strong construction and project management instincts, including experience overseeing office build-outs
Able to navigate ambiguity and operational complexity across different jurisdictions
Strong cross-functional operator who collaborates effectively across Finance, Legal, IT, People, and leadership
Highly organized with strong project management and communication skills
Thoughtful about how physical environments shape culture, collaboration, and employee experience

Responsibilities

Lead site selection and lease negotiations for new office locations
Partner with brokers, landlords, and legal counsel to secure the right spaces on the right terms
Own construction and office build-outs end-to-end, including budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and execution
Research and navigate operational requirements for new states and countries, including entity setup, zoning, and local compliance considerations
Partner closely with Finance on real estate planning, workplace budgets, and ongoing cost management
Collaborate with People Operations on headcount planning and workplace capacity forecasting
Work with IT to ensure office technology, AV, and infrastructure are fully operational in every location
Lead office launches and move-ins, ensuring new spaces are ready from day one
Build scalable workplace systems, vendor relationships, and operational playbooks
Manage and support office managers across locations through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and day-to-day leadership
Shape physical spaces that reinforce culture, collaboration, and how teams do their best work