Manager, Workplace Services (Facilities & Office Operations)

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!

The Role

At Hadrian, delivering a world-class manufacturing capability goes hand-in-hand with providing a world-class workplace for our employees. As we rapidly expand – launching new factories – the physical environment and services that support our team are more important than ever. The People Operations team, which includes Workplace Services, ensures that our workspaces are safe, efficient, and reflective of our culture of speed and operational excellence. This role is about building and running the backbone of our daily operations: the facilities, offices, and on-site services that allow our engineers and machinists alike to do their best work. We’re looking for team members who care deeply about both process and people, and who get excited by the challenge of scaling infrastructure alongside a hyper-growth business.

We are seeking a Manager, Workplace Services to oversee facilities and office operations across Hadrian’s locations, ensuring that our workplaces run smoothly today and are prepared for the growth of tomorrow. This role will be instrumental in opening new sites (like our new factory in Mesa, AZ) and creating standardized practices that deliver a high-quality workplace experience everywhere. You will manage everything from day-to-day office ops and safety checks to long-term space planning and vendor relationships, all with an eye toward efficiency and employee satisfaction. If you are part project manager, part facilities guru, and 100% passionate about creating great workplaces, this role offers the chance to have a major impact on our fast-growing company.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily operations of our facilities and office spaces, acting as the primary point of contact for any workplace-related issues at our sites . If something needs fixing, cleaning, or adjusting, you’re on it – whether that’s coordinating repairs for non-factory equipment, addressing a badge access problem, or ensuring the air conditioning keeps everyone comfortable.

• Manage vendor relationships for all workplace services, including janitorial crews, security providers, food/snack services, building maintenance contractors, and more . You’ll handle sourcing and onboarding vendors, scheduling regular services, monitoring performance, and holding them accountable to high standards and cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee on-site amenities and programs that keep the office/factory running and employees supported. This includes managing the office supply inventory, overseeing mail and package distribution, coordinating any on-site meal or snack programs, and ensuring common areas (like meeting rooms, break areas, and restrooms) are well-stocked and presentable at all times .

• Plan and execute internal events and activities from a logistics standpoint . You’ll work closely with the People team (and any internal committees or Comms teams) to support company all-hands meetings, celebrations, VIP visits, or employee engagement events. Your role is to handle all venue, setup, catering, safety, and hospitality aspects so events go off without a hitch and reflect Hadrian’s culture.

• Support the build-out and launch of new facilities. As we stand up new factories or offices, you will help manage the facilities side of the project: coordinating buildout or renovation work (in partnership with any external project managers or contractors), planning the layout of offices and workstations, sourcing furniture and equipment for common areas, and orchestrating the move-in process. When a new site goes live, you’ll implement our standard workplace services from day one.

• Lead space planning and occupancy management efforts. You will maintain floor plans and seating assignments, making sure we utilize space efficiently and can accommodate headcount growth or team reshuffles. This includes managing hoteling or hot-desk arrangements if applicable, and keeping track of who sits where so that new hires, IT deliveries, and mail all find the right person easily .

• Own the workplace safety and security protocols in partnership with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and Security teams. You’ll ensure that our facilities comply with safety regulations, that emergency procedures (like fire drills, first aid kits, evacuation plans) are in place and practiced, and that physical security measures (badges, cameras, alarms) are functioning and aligning with company policies. Keeping our people safe is a top priority in this role.

• Manage the Workplace Services budget and track facility-related expenses. You’ll work on budgets for things like office supplies, events, repairs/maintenance, and new furniture or equipment, and you’ll be savvy in finding ways to optimize costs without sacrificing quality . Regularly reporting on spend and staying within budget will be part of your responsibilities.

• Lead and develop any Workplace Services staff (e.g., office coordinators, receptionist, facilities technicians) as we grow. You’ll set clear goals, delegate tasks, and foster a culture of customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the Workplace Services function. If currently the team is just you, you’ll effectively lead by influence and build out processes that could scale to a larger team in the future.

• Continuously seek feedback from employees and iterate on our workplace offerings. You’ll likely run point on any workplace satisfaction surveys or suggestion programs related to facilities (for example, gathering input on preferred snacks or feedback on the cleanliness of the space) and use that data to make our offices and factories not just functional, but genuinely great places to work.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities management, office management, or a similar field involving workplace operations. You might have managed an office or site for a growing company or been part of a facilities team in a larger operation – either way, you’ve had hands-on responsibility for keeping a workplace running day-to-day.

• Strong project management and organizational skills. You can scope and juggle multiple projects (from a minor office repair to a multi-month office expansion) and keep everything on schedule. You excel at creating checklists and process documents for recurring tasks so nothing gets overlooked, and you can coordinate contractors and internal stakeholders with ease.

• Problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness. When something goes wrong – a power outage, a shipment delay, an overbooked conference room – you stay calm, think on your feet, and find a solution. You are known for being the person who “just gets it done,” even if it means getting creative or rolling up your sleeves to tackle an issue personally.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be interacting with everyone from front-line staff to senior executives to external vendors, and you need to do so with professionalism and a customer-service approach. You can negotiate with vendors firmly yet fairly, and you can communicate policies or changes to employees in a clear, positive way.

• A keen eye for detail and quality. You notice the little things that make a big difference in workplace experience – the flickering light bulb that needs replacing, the tripping hazard that needs a quick fix, or the fact that the coffee machine tends to run out by 3pm. And when you notice, you act. Maintaining a high standard for our facilities is something you take personally.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. At Hadrian, new challenges (and opportunities) pop up regularly – today it might be reorganizing the factory floor to fit new equipment, next month it might be setting up a temporary office at a new site. You should be adaptable and excited by the idea that your job will evolve as we grow.

• Familiarity with basic facilities systems and tools – for example, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing basics, how to read a floor plan, or how to use a ticketing system for maintenance requests. You don’t need to be a technician, but you should be conversant enough to liaise effectively with those who are. Tech savviness with tools like Microsoft Teams, project management software, or building management systems will also be beneficial.

• A strong safety and compliance orientation. You respect protocols and know that in manufacturing/industrial environments, rules exist for good reasons. You instill that mindset in others by example. If you have direct EHS experience or certifications, even better, but at minimum you prioritize a safe working environment and are diligent about following safety guidelines.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience opening new office or production facilities from scratch. If you’ve project-managed a build-out or relocation (even if under someone else’s direction), that insight will be invaluable as we expand to new sites.

• Background in manufacturing or industrial workplace management, meaning you’re familiar with the unique needs of supporting a factory (e.g. supporting multiple shifts of workers, etc.) in addition to a typical office.

• Knowledge of advanced facilities management practices, such as preventative maintenance scheduling, energy efficiency initiatives, or workplace sustainability programs. You might bring ideas on how to run our facilities not just effectively, but also sustainably (reducing waste, saving cost, and being a good environmental steward).

• Experience with workplace experience programs – for instance, implementing a new visitor management system, starting an employee transportation or shuttle program, or improving ergonomics and furniture solutions. You think beyond just keeping the lights on, to how the workplace can actively enable productivity and happiness.

• Formal training or certification in facilities management or related disciplines (e.g., FMP, CFM, PMP for project management, OSHA certifications). These would demonstrate a commitment to best practices and safety.

• Demonstrated ability to scale a function. Perhaps you joined a company when it was 100 people and helped scale its office operations to 1000 people across multiple sites. If so, you’ll have a playbook of lessons learned and an understanding of when to introduce more formality (and when not to) in workplace processes.

• A genuine enthusiasm for Hadrian’s mission and technology. While your role is not on the factory line, feeling connected to what we’re building (autonomous factories, reindustrializing American manufacturing) will help you anticipate the needs of the team and communicate with authenticity and passion to external partners and new employees touring the facilities.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $110,000 - $145,000 (actual range may vary based on experience and performance).

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

• 401k

• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of the area

• Flexible vacation policy

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.