Director, Healthcare Construction & Operations

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Director, Engineering & Operations, Construction, to direct construction operations across a complex healthcare environment in Durham, NC. You will oversee capital projects, infrastructure renewal, and maintenance-related construction to support patient care and research.

Lead a team of superintendents, project managers, and skilled trades, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence while partnering with clinical leaders and facilities teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of construction services management experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree and healthcare/academic medical center experience.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, RA, CHFM, LEED AP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for the Construction Division.
• Lead and develop a team of superintendents, managers, supervisors, and construction personnel.
• Direct planning, budgeting, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of capital projects.
• Oversee compliance with codes, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent

Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

PMP

CCM

PE

LEED AP

Job description

Duke University Health System seeks a Director, Engineering & Operations, Construction, to direct construction operations across a complex healthcare environment in Durham, NC. You will oversee capital projects, infrastructure renewal, and maintenance-related construction to support patient care and research.

Lead a team of superintendents, project managers, and skilled trades, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence while partnering with clinical leaders and facilities teams.