Strategic Project Management Lead - Assistant Director

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care programs

Generous retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC is seeking an Assistant Director of Project Management within the Facilities Management Department. This role leads design, engineering, legal, construction, and other professionals on smaller capital projects and assists on larger ones.

You will coordinate planning, design, and construction with university entities, meet with clients to determine requirements, develop capital submissions, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management required.
• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management.
• Experience in university settings preferred.
• Professional license and advanced degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, design and construction of smaller projects with University entities.
• Meet with clients to determine capital project requirements and funding needs.
• Develop capital approval submissions for leadership review.
• Manage project budgets and schedules and monitor progress.
• Ensure adherence to departmental processes and university standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, designers and contractors to optimize cost, schedule and quality.
• Prepare and present project progress and financial reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC is seeking an Assistant Director of Project Management within the Facilities Management Department. This role leads design, engineering, legal, construction, and other professionals on smaller capital projects and assists on larger ones.

You will coordinate planning, design, and construction with university entities, meet with clients to determine requirements, develop capital submissions, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with university