Environment Coordinator

Physical Intelligence develops artificial intelligence systems designed to power robotic systems and autonomous machines. The company's operations teams ensure that research and production activities proceed smoothly and on schedule. This Environment Coordinator role sits within the operations function, specifically supporting the Set and Props team that manages physical workspaces and resource availability.

The Set and Props team at Physical Intelligence maintains the physical environments and supplies necessary to keep research and production moving across all shifts. The team consists of coordinators, shift specialists, and contractors who adjust staffing based on operational needs. As an Environment Coordinator, you will be the operational backbone of this function, translating requirements into executable plans and keeping everything running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Develop weekly work plans based on incoming operational requirements and convert them into actionable schedules for your team.

• Source, procure, and manage supplies within your assigned budget, making daily purchasing decisions as needs arise.

• Make prioritization calls when multiple requests compete for resources, determining quantities, timing, and sequencing.

• Direct contractors and shift specialists on a daily basis, jumping in to do hands-on work when the team needs additional support.

• Verify that completed work meets specifications before it transfers to the next phase of operations.

What you'll bring

• At least two years of professional experience in purchasing, inventory management, set construction, production design, retail operations, event installation, kitchen management, or warehouse work.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a team executing work under compressed timelines.

• Strong judgment about quantities, sequencing, and priorities when managing competing demands.

• Detail orientation and comfort using tracking systems and tools.

• Physical capability to stand for full shifts, lift up to 40 pounds regularly, and move around the workspace.

Nice to have

• Background in film, television, theater, or event production set work.

• Experience purchasing consumable items on a daily or recurring basis.

• Knowledge of inventory management systems.