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BUILDING MANAGER

Duke
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

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 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.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

 
Experience:
Three years of directly related facility maintenance or building management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

Be Bold.

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.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

  • 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.

 

Choose Duke.

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.

 



Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/


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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


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 andreasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

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