Duke University

Superintendent, Construction

Duke University$67K — $106K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma plus 2 years specialized training in a building trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or carpentry).
  • 5 years of experience in construction and maintenance.
  • Ability to provide clear instructions and coordinate multiple team activities.
  • Strong knowledge of construction procedures and plans.
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling software, and progress reporting.
  • Working knowledge of eBuilder software preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate various E&O construction projects at Duke Health from planning to completion.
  • Define project scope and develop drawings and cost estimates in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Act as the main contact for installers and subcontractors, ensuring communication flows between teams.
  • Monitor project status updates and oversee all construction processes including labor and material procurement.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and hospital supervisors to align project details and objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with ICRA guidelines and perform quality control audits throughout the project.
  • Update Life Safety drawings and maintain safety and efficiency standards during construction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members.
Full Job Description
Lead complex healthcare construction projects from planning to completion while ensuring quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Supervise and coordinate work activities required for assigned construction projects that impact Duke Hospital.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education plus 2 years specialized training or apprenticeship in a building trade such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or carpentry.

Experience - Work requires five (5) years of experience in maintenance and construction to acquire knowledge of construction techniques, methods and equipment.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Skills

  • Work requires the ability to provide instructions, coordinate the work of others and prepare and maintain records.
  • Work requires considerable knowledge of maintenance and construction procedures and plans.
  • Candidate must be adept in using word processing software, spreadsheets, scheduling software and completing progress reports.
  • Working knowledge of the eBuilder program strongly preferred.
  • Candidate must possess excellent communication skills.


Work Performed

  • Plan and coordinate a variety of work activities involved in E&O construction projects for Duke Health. Meet with project requestors to define the scope of work, develop drawings and create a cost estimate.
  • Be the first point of contact for the installers and subcontractors while maintaining liaison between Medical Center Engineering and Operations Department and all parties concerned to discuss modifications and adequate solutions to project problems.
  • Obtain and communicate updates on project status. Work closely with the construction crew and oversee every step of the construction process including procuring subcontract labor and material.
  • Discuss project details with Architects and Engineers as well as Hospital Division supervisors and FPDC.
  • Apply for and maintain ICRA guidelines, perform quality control audits, update Life Safety drawings and ensure that the project is being completed in a safe and efficient manner.


Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $32.21 to USD $51.04. 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/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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