Project Manager, Facilities

 

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 s