Facilities Supervisor

Compensation: $100,000 - $133,000 / year

Department: Production & Test

Location: Hawthorne, California

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.

• 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 regulations, building codes, and company policies
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), contractor safety programs, and facility risk assessments
• Participate in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning

• 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

• 5+ years of experience managing facilities, maintenance, construction, or infrastructure projects in aerospace, manufacturing, testing, industrial, or commercial environments
• Experience supporting customer‑facing facility projects and infrastructure improvements
• Demonstrated 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…