Senior Coordinator, Quality and Project Commissioning
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 272670
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR
Date: Aug 25, 2026
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Senior Coordinator, Quality and Project Commissioning
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each
member of our community brings. As the Senior Coordinator, Quality and
Project Commissioning , you'll play a vital role in ensuring Duke's capital
projects are designed, constructed, commissioned, and transitioned to
operations in a manner that supports long-term reliability, maintainability,
operational efficiency, and sustainability.
The Senior Coordinator, Quality and Project Commissioning is responsible for
representing Facility Operations on a variety of building and utility
construction and renovation projects as a member of the Office of Project
Management (OPM) Capital Project Teams. They will be involved in all phases
of the project including design, construction, commissioning, project
turnover, and warranty phase to the Operations Teams.
This involvement is intended to ensure design and construction goals are
aligned with the following operations goals:
Deliver a fully functional, efficient, reliable and maintainable building
Minimize life-cycle cost of facilities
Early identification of issues
Construction projects are built to Duke's specifications
Contractor means and methods are of high standard
Complete commissioning before move in
Minimum Qualifications
Education
A.S. Degree in engineering technology, architectural technology, building
maintenance, construction or other related field.
Experience
Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in commercial,
industrial or institutional facilities design, construction maintenance or
an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Be Bold.
The Senior Coordinator, Quality and Project Commissioning serves as a key
Facilities Management representative throughout the capital project lifecycle,
providing operational expertise, quality oversight, commissioning support, and
technical guidance to ensure projects meet Duke standards and operational
requirements.
What You'll Do:
Project Team Participation and Planning
Participate as member of the project team.
Participate in project scoping meetings with the Project Manager, Building
Coordinator and/or Facility Engineer(s), Designers at the beginning of a
capital project to understand the scope of work, key customers and
stakeholders goals, the project schedule, and potential impact on existing
building systems and utility infrastructure.
Monitors and facilitates DUKE FMD's High Performance Building Framework
execution through Sustainable Building Coordinator, Cx Agent, and PM.
Escalate items which remain unresolved at the Project Team level to the
Project Steering Team (PST).
Provide recommendations in a timely manner on key areas which impact the
long term operation and maintenance of buildings and utilities, and the
effective delivery of services to these facilities.
Design, Quality and Technical Review
Review and provide written comments on drawings, specifications and
submittals.
Review control sequence of operations and BAS graphics for compliance with
Facilities Management Department (FMD) Construction Standards.
Review equipment accessibility for all maintenance and service activities
including location of access doors, valves, disconnects and elevated
surfaces.
Provides technical resources to all capital projects during construction
and through the warranty period.
Review exceptions to FMD Construction Standards identified by the project
team and provide input if request is justified or acceptable.
Review and comment on any value-engineering options being considered.
Review all project RFI responses to provide guidance to PM on impact and
proper responses to support project goals.
Review integrated Project Construction Schedule with milestone and
detailed events.
Assist in setting quality expectations by participating in coordination
meetings; reviewing and commenting on coordination drawings, BIM models
(where used) for interferences between various trades; discussing means
and methods of installations.
Construction Support and Commissioning
Identify required Operations Teams support to project construction
activities.
Assist in coordinating for shutdowns and service interruptions, understand
timing & schedule impacts.
Perform project walkthroughs during construction as needed based on tasks,
phase, complexity & speed of construction.
Documents and communicates issues via Duke Project Manager.
Review Change Orders for material, equipment, or design changes where
applicable.
Reviews preliminary Test and Balance (TAB) reports and Controls Checkout
reports.
Review Commissioning Scope of Work and Testing Plan including
Commissioning RFP, and schedule of commissioning activities and
Commissioning issues log and all updates.
Decides if the Capital Project Coordinator or other FMD representative
wants to participate or witness certain acceptance or commissioning tests.
Training, Asset Management and Project Turnover
Coordinates and reviews applicable project training requirements for FMD
shops on all capital projects.
Receive and review completed Asset spreadsheet provided by Commissioning
Agent for FMD to incorporate into Inform EAM (Enterprise Asset
Management) Work Order Management System.
Reviews Project Turnover documents and plans.
Warranty and Continuous Support
Provide backup for other Capital Project Coordinators to ensure coverage
is maintained and to develop further operational and facility knowledge.
Identify, review and assist to develop solutions for all applicable
warranty phase issues on capital projects.
Verify measures implemented correctly.
Performs other duties as required.
What You'll Bring:
Skills
Extensive knowledge of building and/or utility systems HVAC & Controls,
Plumbing/Mechanical Piping, Electrical, Water, Chilled Water, Building
Systems.
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings
including process flow diagrams, P&ID's, and ladder logic diagrams,
specifications, and materials and equipment submittals.
Ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of
moderate scope and complexity.
Excellent attention to detail, analysis and decision-making skills.
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate
effectively to a wide range of audiences, including senior University
management, faculty, trade employees, supervisors, staff from other
departments, students, and others.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Choose Duke.
At Duke, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery
of complex facilities and infrastructure projects that support education,
healthcare, research, and campus operations. Your expertise in quality
assurance, commissioning, and operational readiness will help ensure
facilities perform as intended and provide lasting value to the Duke
community.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary
range for this position as USD $62,247.00 to USD $98,692.00. 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, sex
(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 and reasonable accommodation(s) can be
requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [email protected];
phone: 919-668-1267).
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