Project Manager

Description

We’re seeking a proactive and strategic Project and Facilities Lead to manager the day-to-day operations and long-term evolution of our division’s office and R&D footprint, including our upcoming office renovation project. This location supports approximately 240 employees encompassing its office, pilot plant, and lab environments.

You’ll serve as the primary steward of the physical workspace, ensuring seamless operations, enabling innovation in technical environments, and driving transformation that reflects our brand, culture, and business ambitions.

Daily Operations & Facilities Oversight

Serve as the primary liaison between two teams.

Respond to and resolve ad hoc facilities inquiries from employees with speed and professionalism.

Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality across all workspaces.

Coordinate building communications and contingency planning in the event of disruptions or emergencies.

Project Coordination

Develop and present proposals that reflect company's operational needs, brand identity, and employee experience goals.

Ensure all space planning incorporates safety, sustainability, and compliance—especially within lab and pilot plant zones.

Partner with R&D, SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), and Engineering teams to maintain high-performing, compliant technical environments.

Coordinate with Sodexo and internal stakeholders to support equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and layout optimization.

Manage vendor relationships for specialized services (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, lab utilities, waste disposal).

Ensure adherence to EH&S protocols and support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with internal teams, including HR, IT, WPS, and leadership.

Communicate updates, changes, and improvements clearly and proactively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of experience in facilities management, workplace services, or corporate real estate, ideally within a CPG or technical environment.

Proven ability to lead office transformations, renovations, or lab/pilot plant upgrades.

Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Experience supporting R&D or technical environments, with working knowledge of lab infrastructure and compliance standards.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience working with external partners such as CBRE, Sodexo, and architectural or engineering firms.

Familiarity with global workplace standards and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.