Senior Project Manager
Intelligence and National Security Alliance, Durham, NC, United States
Be part of the team driving major capital construction and renovation initiatives!
Be You.
This role supports major capital initiatives at the Duke Health and Duke Cary campuses, advancing complex healthcare facilities that will serve patients and caregivers for generations. The successful candidate will serve as an MEP-focused and/or Senior Project Manager embedded within design, construction, and activation teams.
This is a hands-on, front-line position responsible for driving cross-disciplinary clarity, resolving technical conflicts, and ensuring building systems perform as intended at project turnover.
Plan and coordinate architectural and engineering services for Duke Health construction and renovation programs. Responsibilities include preparing and evaluating planning and engineering designs, developing performance specifications, and supporting the supervision of construction, renovation, and repair activities for Duke Health facilities and equipment.
This individual will oversee coordination of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems from design development and planning through commissioning and activation.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Departmental Preferences
8 years of project management experience preferred.
15+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Professional licensure (AIA/RA and/or PE) preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Experience – Minimum of eight years in design, planning, evaluation, and project management related to new construction and renovation of buildings and/or systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication abilities
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and innovation
Mission-driven approach to work
Engineering Planning & Design Coordination
Plan and coordinate architectural and engineering services for construction and renovation programs
Prepare and evaluate architectural and engineering designs
Develop performance specifications for facilities and equipment
Support Duke stakeholders in planning proposed projects
Project Oversight & Budget Support
Assists in supervising design, construction, renovation, and repair activities
Prepare cost estimates and support budget development
Monitor project progress and overall performance
Compliance, Inspection & Quality Control
Inspect construction projects for compliance with safety standards, adherence to approved specifications, and alignment with sound engineering practices
Coordination & Problem Resolution
Maintain strong collaboration with the Planning Office, departments, and key stakeholders
Resolve architectural and engineering design issues and project-related challenges
Documentation, Reporting & Analysis
Oversee preparation of technical and project documentation
Ensure appropriate staffing and task distribution
Prepare reports and analyses outlining project progress, risks, trends, and recommendations
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as required
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Be You.
This role supports major capital initiatives at the Duke Health and Duke Cary campuses, advancing complex healthcare facilities that will serve patients and caregivers for generations. The successful candidate will serve as an MEP-focused and/or Senior Project Manager embedded within design, construction, and activation teams.
This is a hands-on, front-line position responsible for driving cross-disciplinary clarity, resolving technical conflicts, and ensuring building systems perform as intended at project turnover.
Plan and coordinate architectural and engineering services for Duke Health construction and renovation programs. Responsibilities include preparing and evaluating planning and engineering designs, developing performance specifications, and supporting the supervision of construction, renovation, and repair activities for Duke Health facilities and equipment.
This individual will oversee coordination of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems from design development and planning through commissioning and activation.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Departmental Preferences
8 years of project management experience preferred.
15+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) preferred.
Master's degree preferred.
Professional licensure (AIA/RA and/or PE) preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Experience – Minimum of eight years in design, planning, evaluation, and project management related to new construction and renovation of buildings and/or systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication abilities
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Demonstrated commitment to excellence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and innovation
Mission-driven approach to work
Engineering Planning & Design Coordination
Plan and coordinate architectural and engineering services for construction and renovation programs
Prepare and evaluate architectural and engineering designs
Develop performance specifications for facilities and equipment
Support Duke stakeholders in planning proposed projects
Project Oversight & Budget Support
Assists in supervising design, construction, renovation, and repair activities
Prepare cost estimates and support budget development
Monitor project progress and overall performance
Compliance, Inspection & Quality Control
Inspect construction projects for compliance with safety standards, adherence to approved specifications, and alignment with sound engineering practices
Coordination & Problem Resolution
Maintain strong collaboration with the Planning Office, departments, and key stakeholders
Resolve architectural and engineering design issues and project-related challenges
Documentation, Reporting & Analysis
Oversee preparation of technical and project documentation
Ensure appropriate staffing and task distribution
Prepare reports and analyses outlining project progress, risks, trends, and recommendations
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as required
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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