Building Manager, Nicholas School of the Environment

Overview

Duke University is seeking a Building and Laboratory Operations Manager for the Nicholas School of the Environment. The role supports cutting-edge research and education through exceptional facilities management across Duke facilities including Grainger Hall, the A-wing of the Levine Science Research Center, and the Juli Plant Grainger Center for River Science. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and university partners to ensure spaces are safe, efficient, and aligned with sustainability and research goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead Facilities and Lab Operations (75%) : Manage environmental, physical, and security conditions across NSOE buildings and labs; supervise the Building Coordinator; collaborate with Duke and external partners for maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance; oversee vendor relationships, equipment procurement, and service delivery; develop and maintain an inventory of research equipment and instrumentation with utilization rates; ensure NSOE laboratories stay in compliance with all university and regulatory requirements in conjunction with the relevant offices and NSOE personnel; maintain inventories of lab space utilization and report quarterly to inform space allocation; develop and implement systemized procedures to assign office and laboratory spaces for staff, faculty, visiting scholars, PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and other non-faculty roles; serve on the NSOE ad hoc space committee when requested; maintain positive working relationships with the University's Facilities Management liaison and staff to coordinate infrastructure plans and issues affecting labs, offices, and community spaces; support shared instrumentation facilities and cost centers; coordinate renovations, capital projects, and infrastructure improvements; serve as NSOE's representative on university-wide facilities committees; chair the Nicholas School Sustainability Committee and lead annual reporting.
• Champion Emergency Preparedness (15%) : Co-chair the NSOE Emergency Planning Committee; lead response and recovery during emergencies and extreme weather; coordinate with Facilities Management and University Corporate Risk for damage assessment and insurance claims; ensure lab safety compliance and foster a culture of proactive risk management.
• Support School Operations (10%) : Oversee mail and delivery processes; perform other duties that support the School's mission and operations.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Why Duke

At Duke, we don't just manage buildings—we create spaces where bold ideas thrive. Join a community that values your expertise, encourages innovation, and supports your growth. Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Anticipated Pay Range

USD 59,829.00 to USD 86,700.00. Final offers are determined based on factors including scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Your total compensation includes comprehensive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain roles may include essential job functions requiring specific physical and / or mental abilities. Reasonable accommodation requests will be guided by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or military status.

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