Corporate Facilities Lead
Bellevue, WA
full timeAbout This Job
TITLE: Corporate Facilities Lead LOCATION: Bellevue, WA
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Corporate Facilities Lead
Reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate & Facilities, processes facility ticketing (via JIRA) requests, coordinates common areas and meeting spaces and other duties as assigned. The lead will ensure operational efficiency, maintain vendor relationships, contribute to facility budgets, and deliver high levels of service across all corporate locations.
Position Summary
The Corporate Facilities Lead plans, organizes, maintains, and manages the operations, efficiency, and reliability of company facilities and infrastructure systems. This role ensures that all workplace environments support business goals, employee productivity, and compliance. The position involves strategic oversight of facilities programs, vendor management, and operational logistics, while serving as a key liaison across internal departments and external partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Supporting requests via the JIRA ticketing system, ensuring timely completion and accurate tracking.
- Implement facility policies, procedures, and processes; monitor compliance and ensure adherence to company standards and EH&S regulations.
- Support vendor relationships ensuring compliance with contractual and company requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders, external vendors, and property management teams.
- Support Meeting and Space Coordinator with conference room scheduling systems, ensuring smooth meeting logistics, AV readiness, and equitable space utilization.
- Assist with seating and space planning initiatives, including department moves, reconfigurations, and facility buildouts.
- Lead and participate in special projects assigned by the Senior Director of Real Estate & Facilities, including corporate relocations and large-scale logistical planning.
- Contribute to the development of annual facilities budgets and monitor expenditures in assigned areas.
- Maintain accurate documentation for compliance audits, facility updates, and asset tracking.
- Experience in shipping and receiving
- Other duties as assignedKey Qualifications & Skills
- 7+ years of experience managing corporate facilities, operations, or workplace services.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong leadership experience with proven ability to hire, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
- Excellent vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity; ability to handle confidential information.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
- Skilled in balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational execution in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in software tools such as Concur, Jira, visitor management system, and Microsoft Office Suite (including Visio or equivalent).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in corporate relocations, construction coordination, or large-scale move management is a plus.
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
- Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
- Repetitive work: Prolonged.
- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.
- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary Range Level 8: $42.16 - $63.23
- We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual
- Vision
- Dental
- Life
- Life and Disability
- Gender Affirmation Benefits
- Parental Leave
- 401k Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 21 days of annually accrued PTO
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- 10 paid holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedule