Job Description
Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing.
Mission Summary:
Motional is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, dedicated to making transportation safer, more reliable, and accessible. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you will oversee the management of Motional’s real estate and facilities, both company-owned and leased properties. This role involves coordinating vendors, managing third parties, and maintaining the properties database along with related documents, as well as collaborating closely with Executive staff and key personnel across various divisions as needed. This position will require onsite capability in our Las Vegas site.
What you'll be doing:
Real Estate Management:
Lead broker, vendor, and real estate partner relationships.
Ensure accountability, performance standards, and alignment with organizational objectives across leasing, acquisitions, workplace design, and facilities services.
Oversee property due diligence and evaluation.
Coordinate site assessments, operational feasibility reviews, facilities requirements, and cross-functional stakeholder input.
Ensure sites meet technical, operational, and employee experience standards.
Conduct market intelligence and site selection activities.
Research potential properties, evaluate market conditions, and identify opportunities that align with business needs and long-term operational & commercial strategy.
Gather ownership, broker, and market data to support informed decision-making.
Maintain governance over real estate transaction documentation.
Ensure active management of critical milestones such as diligence periods, contingencies, and closing timelines.
Manage company-leased offices and properties across various states.
Manage subleased property and tenant relationships.
Portfolio Strategy:
Partner with executive leadership, finance, and business units to align workplace and facilities strategy with workforce planning, operational scaling, and regional expansion goals.
Lead proactive real estate portfolio planning to support company growth, workforce distribution, and operational scalability.
Identify emerging workplace needs and develop strategic recommendations for site expansions, relocations, consolidations, or new market entries.
Translate business requirements into real estate solutions that balance cost, employee experience, and operational performance.
Maintain real estate portfolio visibility and reporting.
Provide leadership with insights on transaction pipelines, lease obligations, cost exposures, and long-term portfolio strategy to support informed executive decision-making.
In partnership with Finance, develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts for workplace experience initiatives, facilities operations, and real estate transactions.
Monitor expenditures, evaluate cost drivers, and ensure investments deliver measurable value and align with company financial objectives.
Property Management:
Manage title, escrow, and closing processes.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Work with title companies, brokers, and legal counsel to maintain transaction schedules and mitigate risk.
Lead property transaction workflows including preparation and coordination of proposals, letters of intent (LOIs), lease agreements, and other transaction documents.
Work closely with brokers, legal teams, and external partners to drive negotiations and ensure timely execution.
Partner with senior IT leadership for technical facility management.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor’s degree required, equivalent industry certifications a plus.
Ten+ years of experience managing the commercial real estate leasing & selection process.
Ten+ years of facilities/property management.
Strong executive communication, public speaking, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, balancing operational planning with tactical execution.
Proficient in Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Google+) and Advanced MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Financial acumen and adept at budget management.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovative workplace solutions.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Ten+ years of supervisory or management experience
Previous experience working with internal accounting personnel.
Familiarity with Oracle or similar accounting systems is a plus.
Valid Driver’s license.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Bonus points (not required):
Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth tech company with distributed teams.
Experience planning virtual and in-person events to encourage and increase employee participation.
Providing a suite of amenities that demonstrate best-in-class employee experiences.
Working Conditions:
This role requires the ability to interface with both office and field environments.
The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time.
Operate and use office equipment.
This role is based in our Las Vegas office and requires in-office days each week.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Salary Range
$137,000—$188,700 USD
Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.
Our journey is always people first.
We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.
Higher purpose, greater impact.
We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.
Scale up, not starting up.
Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.
Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.