Project Manager, Facilities

Work Arrangement:  On-Site
Requisition Number:  271788
Regular or Temporary:  Regular
Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:  MEDICAL CENTER
Date:  Jul 23, 2026

 

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

 

Be You.

 

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.

 

MINIMUM 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 health care buildings and systems.

 

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

 

Be Bold.

 

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

 

Key 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)
  • 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.

 

Choose Duke.

 

Ready to shape the future of healthcare facilities? Apply today and help bring innovative projects to life!



Anticipated Pay Range: 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.


Your total compensation goesbeyond 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 at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


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