About Origin
Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.
About Role
The Office Admin will own the seamless day-to-day operations of Origin’s Bangalore office. This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams from facilities and vendor contracts to travel logistics, events, and budget oversight. The ideal candidate brings a structured, data-driven approach to administration and takes pride in delivering an exceptional workplace experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Office Operations Management
- Manage day-to-day office operations across all sites, ensuring a professional and well-functioning work environment at all times.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve office SOPs and operational processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all office-related issues, escalations, and facilities requests, providing timely resolutions.
2. Travel & Transportation Arrangements
- Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel for employees flights, hotels, ground transport, and visa requirements.
- Manage relationships with travel vendors and transport service providers; negotiate rates and service agreements.
- Maintain a travel tracker and ensure full compliance with Origin’s travel policy and timely expense reporting
3. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) Management
- Oversee all AMCs for office equipment, infrastructure, IT assets, and facility services; maintain a comprehensive AMC register with zero lapses.
- Track renewal dates, conduct vendor performance reviews, and renegotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and service quality
4. Housekeeping & Security Services
- Manage third-party housekeeping and security vendors; monitor performance against SLAs and take corrective action as needed.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, access controls, and emergency response protocols across all office premises.
- Oversee Guest House / visitor accommodation — bookings, cleanliness, inventory replenishment, and overall guest experience
5. Site Events Planning & Execution
- Plan, coordinate, and execute office events, town halls, team offsites, and celebrations end-to-end — on time and within budget.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver a high-quality experience for all attendees
6. Budgeting & MIS Reporting
- Prepare the annual office operations budget; track actuals vs. budget monthly and provide variance analysis to management.
- Generate regular MIS reports on expenditures, vendor performance, space utilization, and key operational metrics.
- Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality of service