Real Estate & Workplace Services Coordinator I (Contract)

Latitude AI ( lat.ai ) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif. Meet the team: The Real Estate and Workplace Services Team (REWS), is an integral cross-function support team comprised of Facilities, Physical Security, Logistics, Asset Management, and Real Estate groups. This team is responsible for internal and external site coordination across all Latitude locations, as well as support for employees and external guests. The REWS Coordinator I will support operations out of our Greenville facilities, while remotely supporting operations across other Latitude sites, and actively managing the daily responsibilities described below. This contract will be 12 months in length. What you’ll do:

Facilities

Support daily facility operations across Palo Alto sites, addressing routine maintenance requests and troubleshooting building issues in coordination with Ford facility leads and vendors Assist with vendor and contractor management, scheduling, scope verification, quality control, and invoice/PO coordination for facilities related services Take direction from Facilities team leads on prioritization of daily tasks while exercising independent judgement to resolve routine issues without escalation Assist with space planning and moves/adds/changes as the organization scales Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks and facility inspections, ensuring upkeep of space and cleanliness of facility Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of facility policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and regulatory/contractual requirements Support event planning, space setup, vendor services, and on-site operational need Escalate issues and coordinate follow-up repairs as needed Monitor inventory and manage supply ordering from vendors for local sites

Asset Management and Logistics

Manage inbound shipments by receiving, verifying, and distributing goods via Envoy; reconcile purchase orders in NetSuite and resolve discrepancies with cross-functional teams. Coordinate carrier deliveries and distribute USPS mail per the distribution database Responsible for coordination, distribution, and assignment of all inbound and outbound assets at Greenville location. Act as inventory clerk for onsite bench, vehicle, and fleet teams Execute cycle counting requests, highlight risks, and report inconsistencies to leadership Coordinate inbound freight scheduling and receive deliveries independently using lift gate and pallet equipment. Prepare, palletize, and secure shipments to prevent damage. Complete all required BOL documentation, including NMFC and freight classification. Forklift certification is desirable Execute end-to-end outbound shipping operations for our Greenville location, including secure packaging, regulatory compliance, and proactive issue resolution Manage and track Jira tickets from intake through closure, ensuring timely updates, accurate documentation, and adherence to defined SLAs. Utilize workflow automations to maintain consistency, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and escalate issues when required to keep work streams on track

Physical Security

Support the management of badging access control and CCTV/camera systems including provisioning, access group management, credential issuance, troubleshooting, and periodic access audits Provide support and coverage as needed for PS functions, including welcoming visitors, and supporting the interview candidate experience as needed Manage and support visitor management protocols and systems to ensure appropriate controls for contractors, vendors, and guests accessing secure or sensitive areas Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of physical security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company risk tolerance and regulatory/contractual requirements

Workplace Safety

Support overall workplace safety compliance, including documentation, policy development, and implementation Coordinate and support safety audits and inspections, tracking corrective actions and remediation through completion Support development and delivery of safety training and communications to employees Create and maintain accurate records for compliance reporting

Ticket Management

Steward excellence in all interactions with internal customers, team members, and external partners by providing prompt service and accurate information Manage tickets in accordance with policies and procedures, including ad-hoc updates Escalate and flag issues when necessary to ensure all areas of accountability are being met Utilize system automations to provide consistent, streamlined experience for all ticket participants Regularly monitor, update, troubleshoot, and close tickets based on defined standards to ensure metrics and SLAs are met

Project Work

Lead cross-functional projects with a high degree of accuracy and ownership with limited support from management Proactively manage scope, schedule, and budget with limited oversight Provide clear, transparent updates to stakeholders throughout project execution

Cross-Training & Operational Support

Participate in and support internal cross-training initiatives B