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Director, Building Services, Asia Society

New York, New York

Asia Society seeks an experienced facilities professional to serve as Director, Building Services at its historic New York headquarters at 725 Park Avenue. This role is ideal for a seasoned building operations leader with expertise in facilities management, engineering, regulatory compliance, capital planning, museum environmental controls, vendor management, and the operation of complex public-facing cultural facilities.

The Director is responsible for the safety, functionality, compliance, and overall operational excellence of Asia Society’s nine-story headquarters. The position oversees 24/7 building operations, including engineering, maintenance, janitorial services, building systems, vendor relationships, and service contracts, while working closely with internal program and administrative departments to ensure that daily operations, exhibitions, public programs, and events run smoothly.
 
Responsibilities include overseeing building maintenance staff and service providers; monitoring and managing HVAC, electrical, security, alarm, and other building systems; ensuring compliance with New York City and New York State codes, permits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory requirements; managing operating and capital budgets; overseeing construction, repairs, and equipment replacement; and advising senior leadership on building, safety, regulatory, and technology matters. The Director also works closely with museum staff to maintain required temperature and humidity conditions for artworks during installation, exhibition, and deinstallation, and supports more than 150 events and rentals annually.
 
Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, business administration, or a related field, along with 7–10 years of experience working in a museum, higher education institution, or similar complex facility. Candidates should have experience managing building operating and capital budgets, competitive bidding and purchasing processes, and multidisciplinary facilities teams and vendors.
 
Required licenses and certifications include a New York City Fire Department Refrigeration Machine Operator License, including Q-99; Fire Safety Director Certificate; S-12 Sprinkler Certificate; S-13 Standpipe Systems Certificate; and other FDNY certifications required for high-rise building operations. OSHA experience is preferred, and First Aid/AED certification is required.
 
Candidates should possess strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, building-management systems, and applicable New York City and State codes and safety regulations. The successful candidate should also demonstrate strong leadership, communication, project-management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to respond to building emergencies and work occasional nights and weekends as needed.
 
This is a full-time position based in New York City with a salary range of $130,000–$160,000, depending on experience, skills, and organizational equity. Asia Society offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development time, and additional employee benefits.
 
More information about the position, including responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application instructions, can be found here.

Operations Director, Rancho Los Cerritos

Long Beach, CA

Rancho Los Cerritos seeks an experienced operations professional to serve as Operations Director at its nationally, state, and locally recognized museum and historic site in Long Beach, California. The position is ideal for a collaborative leader with experience in facilities and site operations, project management, staff leadership, budgeting, emergency preparedness, and the stewardship of historic buildings and landscapes.

Working as part of the organization’s administrative leadership team, the Operations Director oversees the day-to-day operation of the historic site while helping advance its short-, medium-, and long-term goals. The Director supervises four staff members and works closely with the Executive Director, Facilities Supervisor, Horticulturalist, interpretation and programming teams, and other staff to ensure that the site is appropriately maintained, staffed, secured, and prepared to serve visitors and employees.

Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and repairs of the historic facilities and grounds; serving as project manager for major operational initiatives; developing and implementing policies and procedures; managing preventive maintenance programs for mechanical, security, and fire/life-safety systems; maintaining and implementing emergency preparedness and recovery plans; overseeing IT services; and supporting regulatory and workplace compliance. The Operations Director also manages operational budgets and expenditures, supports site rentals and use, and works with organizational leadership and the Board of Directors on strategic, emergency, interpretive, and site-wide capital improvement planning.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in business, history, museum studies, nonprofit management, or a related field, although the education requirement may be waived based on extensive relevant experience. Candidates should have at least five years of progressively responsible operations experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Structures and Standards for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes is also required. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.

This is an exempt position with a salary range of $85,000–$95,000, depending on experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with details to be determined following selection of the successful candidate.

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026. 

More information about the position, including responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application instructions, can be found here.

Mechanical Engineer, National Gallery of Art 

Washington, D.C.

Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Site Positions, Goppion

New York, East Coast, and West Coast

Goppion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered museum display cases and exhibition components, is expanding its North American team and seeking technically skilled professionals to support complex projects for leading cultural institutions.

Current openings include a Senior Project Manager based in New York, a Project Manager for the East Coast, two Site Managers for the East Coast, and one Site Manager for the West Coast. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical, project management, construction, manufacturing, installation, or site-based experience who are interested in working on bespoke museum and exhibition systems.

The Project Manager roles will lead the end-to-end coordination of complex display case and exhibition component projects, serving as the technical and organizational bridge between Goppion’s Italian engineering teams and North American cultural institutions. Responsibilities include contract coordination, design management, client communication, project execution, and final installation. 

The Site Manager roles will oversee the on-site assembly and installation of display and exhibition component systems within museum galleries. Responsibilities include managing installation crews, interpreting technical drawings, ensuring execution to specification, solving technical challenges in live-site conditions, and serving as Goppion’s technical authority on site.

Qualified candidates should bring an engineering or architectural degree, equivalent technical experience, or a strong technical and mechanical background, depending on the role. Experience in construction, technical project management, manufacturing-driven environments, precision assembly, fit-out, millwork, or comparable site-based technical work is preferred. Travel within the assigned region is required.

These positions offer the opportunity to work on landmark projects for some of North America’s most prestigious museums within a culture dedicated to technical excellence, craftsmanship, and precision.

More information about the positions and application instructions can be found on Goppion’s Careers page. Candidates may also apply on LinkedIn or contact Goppion at [email protected].

Goppion is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Facilities and Sustainability, Los Angeles County Museum of Art 

Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art seeks an experienced facilities and sustainability professional to serve as Director of Facilities and Sustainability. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative leader with expertise in facilities management, building operations, engineering, asset management, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and long-range campus planning within a complex public-facing institution.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Site Operations, the Director provides strategic leadership for the planning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of LACMA’s physical campus. The position oversees building operations, engineering, maintenance, utilities, custodial services, grounds, facility services, sustainability programs, environmental compliance, and facility-related capital projects to provide a safe, resilient, efficient, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, volunteers, and the museum’s collections.

Responsibilities include directing the operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and building systems; developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs; leading facility condition assessments and long-range renewal planning; managing facilities budgets, contracts, vendors, and lifecycle-replacement plans; monitoring utility consumption and building performance; ensuring regulatory, environmental, life-safety, and occupational-safety compliance; supporting emergency preparedness and business continuity; and collaborating with Conservation and Collections staff to maintain appropriate environmental conditions for collection preservation.

The Director also leads LACMA’s sustainability strategy, including initiatives related to energy conservation, carbon reduction, waste management, water conservation, sustainable procurement, environmental stewardship, and employee engagement. The position facilitates the museum’s Sustainability Steering Committee, establishes performance goals and metrics, prepares reports and recommendations for senior leadership, and identifies potential certifications, grants, and funding opportunities.

Qualified candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, environmental sustainability, business administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, sustainability, museum or campus operations, or a related field, including at least five years of leadership or management experience. Experience supporting museums, cultural institutions, campuses, public venues, complex events, or similar environments is preferred. Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, LEED AP, SEA, or PMP are also preferred.

This is a regular, full-time position based in Los Angeles, California. The expected annual salary is $160,000–$170,000, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application instructions, can be found here.

Manager, Safety and Emergency Planning, Los Angeles County Museum of Art 

Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art seeks an experienced safety and emergency management professional to serve as Manager, Safety and Emergency Planning. This role is ideal for a collaborative and highly organized leader with expertise in safety program management, emergency preparedness, incident response, business continuity, and risk mitigation within a complex public-facing institution.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations, the Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing LACMA’s comprehensive safety, emergency planning, and response program. The position works across departments to identify risks, strengthen emergency readiness, coordinate response and recovery planning, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Responsibilities include developing safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments and safety audits, supporting OSHA and other required training programs, managing emergency preparedness and response plans, coordinating evacuation and emergency response programs, overseeing training exercises and drills, supporting business continuity planning, and maintaining relationships with public safety and emergency response agencies.

Qualified candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, business continuity, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should have 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, emergency management, business continuity, risk management, or a related field. Familiarity with the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, and emergency operations planning is preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Los Angeles, California.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Museum Building Manager, Williams College Museum of Art

Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Williams College Museum of Art seeks a technically skilled and collaborative Museum Building Manager to support the start-up and long-term operational excellence of its new purpose-built art museum, currently under construction and anticipated to open in fall 2027.

This pivotal role will serve as the primary expert on the museum’s physical facility, helping guide commissioning, punch list, move-in activities, operational planning, and the development of building documentation and maintenance procedures. The Museum Building Manager will work closely with museum leadership, Williams College Facilities, Planning, Design & Construction, security, custodial, grounds, vendors, and contractors to ensure the building operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the museum’s programmatic, collections care, and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, coordinating maintenance and work orders, managing specialized service contracts, supporting emergency response, contributing to budget planning, overseeing building data and documentation, and helping interpret the museum’s advanced sustainability features for students and visitors.

Qualified candidates should bring at least five years of experience in building management, facilities operations, or a related field, with strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems. Experience in a museum, gallery, college or university setting, or similar cultural institution is preferred.

This is a full-time, fully onsite position based in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The pay range is $85,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Application review begins June 26, 2026.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Security Services Director, Getty

Los Angeles, CA

Getty seeks a transformative and forward-thinking security leader to serve as Security Services Director, overseeing security operations across the Getty Center, Getty Villa, and additional Getty-owned and leased facilities. This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative, and service-oriented leader with experience managing complex, public-facing security operations.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Visitor & Security Services, the Security Services Director serves as the senior operational leader for security across all Getty properties. The Director will lead a team of approximately 295 security professionals and will be responsible for ensuring safe, secure, and welcoming environments for visitors, staff, collections, and facilities.

The role will help modernize Getty’s security practices, strengthen emergency preparedness, evaluate and implement emerging technologies, and champion a culture of professionalism, accountability, inclusivity, and visitor-centered service. Responsibilities include overseeing 24/7 security operations, workforce planning and deployment, incident response, physical security systems, and partnerships with internal departments, law enforcement, emergency services, and industry peers.

Qualified candidates should bring progressive leadership experience in security, operations, visitor engagement, or a similar field, including senior-level leadership experience. Experience in a museum, cultural institution, academic campus, hospitality environment, theme park, or similarly complex public-facing organization is strongly preferred.

This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, California. The anticipated salary range is $180,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience. Getty offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here. 

Manager, Facility Services, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Washington, D.C.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) seeks an experienced facilities professional to lead the planning, management, and execution of facilities design, construction, preservation, and operational support services across the Museum’s campuses and facilities. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative leader with expertise in facilities management, capital planning, and project delivery within complex institutional environments.

Reporting within the Division of Operations, the Manager of Facilities Services oversees the Museum’s Facilities Services Branch, including architectural and engineering services, renovation and preservation initiatives, facilities master planning, and annual service contracts supporting building operations and grounds maintenance. The role supervises a team responsible for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), project management, contract administration, and operational support services.

The position also serves as a key liaison to internal stakeholders and external agencies, including oversight of design and construction consultants, code compliance, ADA/ABA coordination, historic preservation, and long-range facilities planning. Responsibilities include managing budgets, contracts, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring the Museum’s facilities remain safe, accessible, efficient, and aligned with the institution’s mission and architectural integrity.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary is commensurate with background and experience.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Director of Facilities, Filoli 

Woodside, CA

Filoli seeks an experienced facilities leader to oversee the care, preservation, and operation of its historic and modern buildings across a 654-acre estate that includes a nationally significant house, gardens, and natural lands. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on professional who values stewardship, collaboration, and excellence in guest experience within a cultural and historic environment.

The Director of Facilities plays a key role in advancing Filoli’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan and is responsible for facilities operations, capital planning, safety and security, vendor management, and leadership of the facilities team. The position supports major capital initiatives and ensures that all visitors, staff, and collections are safe, supported, and inspired.

This is a full-time, on-site position with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for public events. The salary range is $148,000–$170,000, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Project Manager - Cultural, MGAC

Washington, D.C.

MGAC, a global boutique consultancy dedicated to representing owners’ interests in complex construction programs, seeks a Project Manager to join its Cultural and Museum team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning and execution of a major museum capital improvement project in Washington, D.C., including the deinstallation and reinstallation of a permanent exhibit in partnership with architects, designers, and client stakeholders.

The Project Manager – Cultural position is responsible for project implementation oversight, schedule and logistics coordination, contract and procurement support, documentation and quality control, and fostering strong collaborative relationships. Ideal applicants have experience in construction project management, with a focus on cultural, museum, or capital-improvement work, and demonstrate excellence in communication, analysis, and leadership.

This position requires hybrid and on-site support in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $100,000–$120,000 per year (commensurate with experience) with a competitive benefits package that includes generous PTO and wellness benefits.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, can be found here.

Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations and Capital Planning

Los Angeles, CA

Getty, one of the world’s most influential cultural and philanthropic organizations dedicated to the visual arts, seeks a strategic, hands-on leader to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Operations and Capital Planning.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations, the AVP is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and long-term planning of Getty’s facilities portfolio. This includes direct oversight of Engineering (Building Operations and Energy Management), Capital Program and Campus Planning, and Grounds and Landscape Architecture. Together, these departments comprise approximately 175 full-time staff and a $60 million annual operating budget.

The AVP will lead a forward-looking capital and facilities strategy that supports Getty’s mission and enhances its visitor experience. They will play a central role in a $500 million capital improvement and expansion program, ensuring that projects are transparently scoped, expertly managed, and aligned with institutional priorities.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned facilities executive with deep technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for mission-driven work. The AVP will be an excellent communicator and listener, capable of navigating complex organizations and leading through change. The AVP will balance long-term vision with operational savvy and care deeply about sustainability, inclusion, and stewardship.

Qualifications for the role include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) and at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in facilities operations and capital planning, ideally in a complex setting such as a museum, university, or government agency. The AVP must have demonstrated success leading major capital projects and overseeing facilities operations with a commitment to excellence and fiscal responsibility and exceptional team leadership and change management skills. Familiarity with museum environments, particularly around the care of collections, is preferred but not required. Certifications such as PE, CFM, or PMP are preferred.

For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please view the full position description.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Senior Partner, Katie Dean, Partner, and  Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Thomas at [email protected]. To be considered by Getty’s search committee, candidates must provide a resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range is between $350,000 and $385,000. For more information about benefits, visit https://www.gettyhr.com/

Getty is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

Building Manager, Planet Word

Washington, D.C.

Planet Word seeks an experienced facilities professional to serve as Building Manager at its interactive museum in Washington, D.C. Housed in the restored and rehabilitated Franklin School, a National Historic Landmark, Planet Word welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and offers immersive exhibitions and a growing portfolio of public and educational programming.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Visitor Services, the Building Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, and long-term preservation of Planet Word’s building and infrastructure. The position serves as the museum’s primary facilities expert, overseeing the systems and services necessary to maintain a safe, welcoming, and fully operational environment for visitors, guests, and staff while balancing strategic planning with hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, elevators, roofing, life-safety, building automation, security, and other building systems; managing facilities contractors and service providers; supervising maintenance staff; supporting emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance; monitoring utilities and facilities budgets; and assisting with museum events, exhibit installations, and public programs. The Building Manager also helps develop the museum’s asset-management program, evaluates facility conditions and equipment lifecycles, and recommends capital projects and building improvements to support the long-term stewardship of the historic Franklin School.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, budgets, and capital projects, as well as troubleshooting and resolving building maintenance issues. Candidates should possess a working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and applicable building and life-safety codes and be comfortable working with building automation and facility-management technologies. Formal training or certification in HVAC, electrical systems, operating engineering technologies, facilities management, or a related technical field is preferred. Experience working with historic buildings, museums, cultural institutions, or similarly complex facilities is also preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Washington, D.C., with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flexibility to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays and to respond to after-hours facility emergencies is required. The annual salary range is $75,000–$85,000, and Planet Word offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) plan, and paid time off.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application instructions, can be found here.

Mechanical Engineer, National Gallery of Art 

Washington, D.C.