Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations and Capital Planning

Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations and Capital Planning

Job Family

Senior Level Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Center

Workplace Type

Onsite

Salaried / Hourly

Salaried

Hiring Pay Scale

$350,000 - $385,000 Annually

Salary

Commensurate with experience and internal equity

Program / Department

Facilities - 1400-Director of Facilities

Requisition Number

2025-4644

ERRP Eligible

No

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Job Summary

Reporting to Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations and Capital Planning (AVP) provides visionary, strategic leadership in the planning, development, maintenance, utilization, and stewardship of Getty's physical infrastructure and the teams responsible for this work. This role is central to supporting Getty's mission as the best-resourced art institution in the world, especially in a moment of organizational change and new energy.

The AVP oversees the institution's Engineering (Building Operations and Energy Management), Capital Program and Campus Planning, and Grounds and Landscape Architecture departments, leading a team of approximately 175 FTE with an operating budget of $60 million.

The AVP is responsible for creating and executing Getty's long-term strategy for capital planning, space, construction, and facilities operations across Getty's programs, including all physical locations noted above. This role requires someone who is hands-on, calm under pressure, a strong communicator, and effective at managing people and processes across a complex organization. The successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving and change management skills and will be a strong operational leader who is responsive, collaborative, and optimistic.

The AVP will cultivate a culture of innovation, transparency, inclusion, and open communication within the facilities team, across the broader Getty community, and with its neighbors and partners. Primary leadership impacts of the AVP are to define and implement innovative practices and systems across the units in Facilities Operations & Capital Planning and to model collaboration and synergy across these functions that advance executive leadership's commitment to driving a "One Getty" mindset across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings the ability to listen well, lead constructive conversations, and inspire confidence among internal and external stakeholders alike. They will sustain a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative approach that encourages idea-sharing and enables decisions to be made, communicated, and implemented with timely clarity and confidence.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net . Only candidates who express interest and provide their materials in this way will be considered by the search committee. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for Getty's physical infrastructure in a time of transformation. Manage and implement multi-year, comprehensive physical plans across the entire facilities portfolio, ensuring that facilities meet the evolving needs of staff and visitors.
• Oversee the Engineering department, which is responsible for campus-wide operations including maintenance, energy management, custodial services, and utilities. Strong emergency responsiveness is essential.
• Lead the Capital Program and Campus Planning amid a $600M-$800M capital improvement and expansion program. Prioritize transparent, well-scoped projects and ensure smooth execution from planning through closeout. Prioritize thorough pre-planning and scope development to reduce costly mid-course corrections.
• Foster a new governance model and a transparent, inclusive approach to capital project planning and space management, ensuring that staff across the organization feel informed and able to contribute ideas.
• Support a culture of excellence in Getty's Grounds department, where gardens and landscapes are integral to Getty's identity and visitor experience. Lead current recovery and reimagining efforts following the Palisades Fire.
• Increase internal communication and information-sharing, modeling clarity of thought and frequent outreach to maintain momentum and awareness across departments.
• Collaborate effectively with Getty's senior leadership and other stakeholders to align facilities projects with programmatic goals. Ability to manage permitting processes and relationships with local, state, and federal agencies is essential.
• Embed sustainability and resiliency into all aspects of facilities operations and planning, in alignment with the priorities of Getty's President and CEO.
• Lead transformational change by encouraging a culture of shared responsibility, breaking down silos, and focusing on the institution as a whole.
• Champion equity and inclusion in hiring, team development, and daily operations. Be open, present, and committed to creating a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The next AVP will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who possesses the technical depth to oversee ambitious projects and the interpersonal finesse to lead change across the Getty. They will demonstrate a deep appreciation for Getty's mission, a strong sense of stewardship, and a high standard for excellence across all facets of their work. The ideal candidate will be :

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers / provides for full-time employees :

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .