Verkada

Verkada

Director of Workplace Development, International (Contract Position)

San Mateo, CA United States · Director · Contract

No sponsorship$58k-$82kDetected 5 days ago
Agentic AIProject ManagementValuationProcurementAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsRevit

About the role

  • The Workplace Development team is responsible for delivering workplace projects across Verkada's international office portfolio.
  • This role reports to the International Director of Real Estate Development & Workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and documentation of international office build-outs, expansions, and workplace improvements under the direction of Project Managers and the Director of Development & Workplace, International.
  • Assist with page turns alongside the design team to support the development and review of construction documents.
  • Read and interpret floor plans, furniture plans, and construction documents to help maintain design intent throughout the construction process.
  • Coordinate with procurement and external partners to source finishes, furniture, and materials that meet regional requirements and Verkada brand standards.
  • Support value engineering efforts by researching cost-effective material and system alternatives.
  • Help maintain and refine project templates, design standards, and workplace design workflows across international regions.
  • Partner with internal teams-including AV, IT, Security, and Facilities/Operations-to gather technical requirements and ensure workplace designs accommodate operational needs.
  • Organize and maintain project documentation, drawings, and specifications across multiple concurrent international projects.
  • Prepare design presentations, project updates, and supporting materials for internal stakeholders and leadership.
  • Support Project Managers in tracking design deliverables against project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in architecture, interior design, or commercial/workplace real estate development, ideally supporting corporate or technology office environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret floor plans, construction drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp
  • Basic understanding of construction documents, millwork standards, furniture specifications, and workplace design processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across international stakeholders and time zones.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage documentation across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn from experienced designers and project leaders.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
  • Cultural awareness and adaptability when partnering with international teams and vendors.
  • Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
  • Flexibility to collaborate across multiple global time zones.
  • Additional Information

Nice to have

  • familiarity with project management or facilities software is a plus.

Compensation

  • Estimated Hourly Pay Range

Company info

  • Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.
  • We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
  • You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
  • We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more.
  • Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.
  • You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world.
  • It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens.
  • The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE.
  • The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes.
  • We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.
  • more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more.
  • At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company.

Equal opportunity

  • Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time

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