Associate VP facilities

SUMMIT Entertainment Venture is positioned to be at the forefront of experiential entertainment, offering unique and captivating experiences worldwide. As we expand globally, we intend to redefine entertainment by creating immersive environments that take our guests on a journey of emotional and physical connections. It is our promise that we will deliver this experience everyday by making sure that we are unified in our values of Attitude, Creativity, Safety, and Professionalism.

SUMMIT Paris is an ambitious new landmark set to open at the top of the iconic Triangle Tower in late 2027. Building on the global success of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in New York, the project will offer an immersive, multi-sensory experience combining cutting-edge art installations, spectacular panoramic views and world-class hospitality. As one of Paris' most anticipated new attractions, SUMMIT Paris aims to welcome millions of visitors while redefining the city's experiential entertainment landscape.

Role

The Associate Vice President of Facilities will lead all aspects of building operations at SUMMIT Paris, serving as a strategic decision-maker and key partner to organizational leadership. The role drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure that exhibitions, special events, and public programs are delivered seamlessly, supported by robust, efficient, and high-performing building systems.

Missions & Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior in-house expert on all aspects of facility operations, including engineering, building services, custodial services and electrical systems.
• Execute and oversee contract negotiations with vendors and service providers, ensuring agreements align with operational needs, quality standards, and organizational objectives.
• Possess a strong understanding of elevator systems, including operational principles, safety requirements, and common maintenance practices, to support safe and efficient vertical transportation throughout the facility.
• Regularly interface with the base building (landlord) and external partners, providing strategic oversight and maintaining alignment with organizational standards.
• Coordinate in-house and outsourced maintenance initiatives, leading strategic recommendations and decisions regarding maintenance strategy, capital investments, and operational expenditures.
• Oversee the operational readiness and reliability of all building systems and infrastructure, including preventive maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical systems, routine inspections, and prompt resolution of maintenance challenges.
• Recruit and build in a short-time frame an entire high level team of engineers, technicians, specific experts and top quality providers to work at your sides on this project.
• Maintain ownership of the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring effective performance, energy optimization, and alignment with SUMMIT operational requirements.
• Lead financial operations, including budget development, cost optimization, inventory oversight, and achievement of team and organizational performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable French and EU laws, regulations, and safety standards, including oversight of emergency response programs for fire, medical, evacuation, bomb threats, and alarm systems.
• Manage vendor and contract relationships for site cleaning, electrical, plumbing, glass and mirror cleaning and other facilities services, providing technical direction, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and corporate expectations.
• Lead staff development and training, including onboarding, compliance, safety, emergency preparedness, and ongoing professional development, while monitoring performance and operational readiness.
• Foster a culture of service excellence, promoting high standards in customer experience, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership.
• Ensure event readiness and operational support for exhibitions, special events, and public programs, including preparation, logistics, and setup.
• Recommend strategic modifications to capital equipment and physical plant facilities to optimize performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

Profile

• Must be fluent in English and French, with professional proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both languages ;
• Master’s degree in engineering, or combination of education and experience ;
• Around 10 years of experience in similar sized operational environment preferred, with management exposure and ideally in an international environment ;
• Must have experience with demonstrated leadership and guidance of people and programs ;
• Must have experience with hiring, training, and supervising staff in a guest service/entertainment environment ;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills ;
• Ability to build relationships (internal/external) as well as be highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented ;
• Excellent communicator with cross functional teams and leadership ;
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously ;
• A hands-on approach to leadership with an ownership mentality ;
• Strong desire to join an early stage ambitious project and be a key figure of its development ;
• Knowledge of modern safety and security procedures and methods applicable to high-traffic buildings accessible to the public ;
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills in dealing with guests, clients, and external organizations ;
• Extensive experience leading and overseeing numerous projects simultaneously ;
• Work tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors. Walking and standing are required for most of the workday. This includes traveling to and from meetings as well as walking the entire attraction several times per day ;
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Contract Type : Full-time Permanent Contract

Location : Paris 15th

Starting date : November 2026

Salary : Depending on profile and experience – Fixed salary + 15% annual bonus

Committed to seeking all talents, Meent promotes equality. All applications will be considered regardless of color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic data.