Project Manager, Facilities

Drive the successful planning, design, and construction of healthcare facility projects that make a lasting impact.

About the role

This position is a Healthcare Facilities Project Manager responsible for managing new construction, renovation, maintenance, replacement, and upgrade projects across Duke Health facilities from initial planning through design, construction completion, and occupancy. Work arrangement: onsite.

Departmental preferences

• Project and Construction Management preferred
• Healthcare Facilities Planning and Design experience preferred

Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in design, planning, evaluation, and architectural programming related to institutional and/or healthcare buildings and systems.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Core Competencies for Success

• Contract Administration and Record Keeping
• Healthcare and/or institutional facilities
• Project Management
• Healthcare Facility Planning and Design
• Construction Administration
• Budgeting and Cost Estimating
• Building Codes and Regulatory Compliance
• Space Planning and Programming
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Leadership
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Documentation and Record Management

Responsibilities

Planning & Programming

• Develop facility programs and space planning strategies
• Analyze long-range space utilization and operational needs
• Prepare planning studies, reports, and recommendations
• Prepare Project Scope Statements

Facility Assessment

• Evaluate building conditions, infrastructure, and facility performance
• Assess compliance with federal, state, and local codes
• Recommend facility improvements and future utilization strategies

Project Management

• Manage renovation, maintenance, replacement, and upgrade projects
• Coordinate planning, design, budgeting, procurement, construction, and closeout activities
• Supervise the selection, hiring, and management of professional consultants and vendors engaged on projects
• Develop and monitor project schedules and cost estimates
• Manage submittals for project funding with Finance and Leadership
• Oversee specialized equipment procurement and installation
• Coordinate/develop the required Medical Equipment, Furniture, & Technology plans per project

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as liaison between Duke Health users and departments, design professionals, contractors, regulatory agencies, Facilities Planning, Design & Construction (FPDC), and Engineering & Operations (E&O)
• Communicate project scope, status, schedule, and budget updates

Construction Administration

• Resolve construction and renovation issues
• Assist users in prioritizing changes during construction
• Monitor project execution, inspections, and acceptance
• Assist with Transition and Go-live Activities

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain project records, drawings, specifications, and approvals
• Support development and enforcement of facility and construction standards
• Help establish material and construction specification guidelines

Pay

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $68,970.00 to USD $127,008.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more.