Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Assistant Manager, Capital Projects, you will play a key role in shaping Duke's physical environment by helping deliver impactful capital projects that support education, research, healthcare, and campus operations. Working alongside project leaders, clients, consultants, contractors, and Facilities Management partners, you will help transform ideas into high-quality, sustainable spaces that advance Duke's mission. Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires Bachelor's Degree or related in Architecture, Engineering, ConstructionManagement, or equivalent experience in design and construction. Experience Requires either two 2 years of progressively responsible experience in design, construction, and project management related duties and activities, or a master's degree in a related field. Experience in project management in a university setting or related institutional facilities is desirable. A professional license and master's degree in a related field, along with additional years of relevant experience, are preferred. Should have educational and/or working experience which demonstrates knowledge and competency with building projects involving all building trade divisions. Experience working in a research, educational facility, or related commercial or industrial facility is preferred. Familiarity in coordinating multiple interest groups and stakeholders is important. Ability to work within complex phasing constraints and within existing densely-built facilities environments is a plus. Be Bold. As the Assistant Manager, Capital Projects, you will support the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects across the University. Reporting to a Director or Assistant Director of Project Management, you will independently manage smaller and less complex projects while supporting larger and more complex initiatives led by senior project management staff. From project inception through commissioning, occupancy, and closeout, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with University goals, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations. What You'll Do: Lead Project Planning & Client Engagement Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of assigned capital projects from concept through completion. Meet with clients and stakeholders to identify project requirements, priorities, funding needs, locations, and schedules. Assist in developing capital project approval submissions for presentation to University leadership. Coordinate project committees and maintain adherence to Facilities Management processes, procedures, and approval requirements. Collaborate with Planning and Design, Utilities and Engineering Services, Operations, Administration, Schools, Centers, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Manage Consultants & Cont
