BUILDING MANAGER

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Building Facilities Manager, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, service‑driven team that ensures our campus spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming for all who learn, work, and visit here.

The Building Manager plays a key role in shaping the physical environment that supports Duke’s mission. You will manage, plan, and coordinate the physical, environmental, and security needs of assigned facilities—ensuring our buildings operate efficiently and effectively every day.

When you join Duke, you join a community committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll directly support the physical spaces that make our mission-driven work possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Three years of directly related facility maintenance or building management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, coordinate, and monitor the physical, environmental, and security conditions and general maintenance of the building facilities of a department or other administrative unit.
• Secure and coordinate related services with appropriate departments or outside organizations, including but not limited to housekeeping, HVAC, structural and cosmetic repairs, and maintenance of safety features; solicit proposals and/or bids from alternative service providers where appropriate and make recommendations for optimal selection.
• Determine priorities for the enhancement, repair, and modification of building facilities and equipment; develop plans for enhancement as well as ongoing and preventive maintenance of facilities.
• Coordinate and supervise setup and takedown of building areas, equipment, and furniture for special events.
• Prepare and update plans for response to and recovery from emergency and disaster conditions pertaining to assigned building(s); lead and participate in implementation of emergency plans in appropriate situations.
• Analyze building conditions and assigned building management resources and prepare reports setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and conclusions; advise other administrative officials regarding building conditions and utilization as affected by repair, maintenance, and enhancement activities.
• Make work assignments and coordinate multiple maintenance trade activities where appropriate; recommend personnel actions for assigned employees including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager