Coordinate facilities operations, manage budgets, oversee maintenance contracts, and support lab expansions while ensuring compliance with regulations.
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join an incredible team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state of the art in quantum technologies that will transform computing performance.
We are seeking a Facilities Operations Manager with a strong background in facilities operations, someone who thrives in coordinating with employees and vendors, and who brings exceptional organizational, project management, and customer service skills. We seek experience managing technical spaces, such as laboratory, precision fabrication, cleanroom, or metrology environments. This position is required to be on-site in Boulder, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and may require evenings and weekends.
Job Requirements:
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all facilities functions, covering both office and technical spaces.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of facility policies and programs for both existing and new facilities.
- Partner with leadership to negotiate maintenance and facilities-related service agreements with landlords, developers, contractors, and vendors.
- Manage budgets, control expenditures, and approve payments within authorized limits.
- Ensure compliance with lease agreements, maintenance contracts, permits, and insurance requirements.
- Manage office buildouts / renovations in the US, including coordination and management of contractors, consultants and vendors.
- Partner with Atom’s technical leads to assess lab space support requirements, including HVAC, humidity control, UPS/backup generator options and power capacity needs. This role will be instrumental in coordinating Atom’s lab expansion project.
- Develop and deploy an off-hours emergency response plan. Required to coordinate response to emergencies occurring outside of normal business hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or Facilities Management, a plus but not required.
- 7+ years working knowledge of facility operations, maintenance, construction projects and real estate/lease administration
Qualifications
- Experience managing technical spaces, such as laboratory, precision fabrication, cleanroom, or metrology environments.
- Requires knowledge of property management, facilities management practices and procedures to include maintenance, contract negotiations, construction support, project planning, project bidding and budgeting.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Must have good communication, decision making, planning, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with technical and operational management, developers and vendors to meet deadlines and keep projects on target.
- Strong ability to read, analyze and interpret project plans, contracts, leases and related documents.
- Strong oral / written communication skills, persuasion and negotiation skills.
Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical,
dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
The base salary range for this position is between $125,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Top Skills
Facilities Management
Project Management
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