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

• 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. Factors considered include 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

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.