Project Manager I

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager to lead project planning and execution across a portfolio with varying risk levels. This role requires guiding teams, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives, and reporting according to established standards.

The Manager will oversee day-to-day project activities, collaborate with diverse groups, and ensure effective governance and risk management in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with minimum related experience.
• High School / GED with 5+ years related experience in project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and coordinate with internal and external organizations providing services to the project.
• Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders.
• Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication.
• Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality aspects; ensure plans align with PMCoE standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

High School / GED + 5 years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

This position reports to the Manager of Project Management and covers Duke Energy's Carolina West – Central Area region. Mobility Classification - hybrid. The position requires reporting to the Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC at least three days per week. This position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. This position may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. The position serves as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company. Entry to either level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Create / Staff / Lead Project Team This position provides leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.). The Project Manager guides matrixed members of the team daily. They interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders
• Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication
• Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures. Effectively communicate with appropriate management/governance team.
• Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality aspects Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes as applicable.
• Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree AND 2 years minimum required related experience
• In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified Associate of Project Management
• Professional Engineer Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P)
• Project Management Professional
• Utility Technical Certifications or Training
• Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
• Project related work experience
• Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
• Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute (not greater than 50 miles one way) to the designated Duke Energy facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided

as applicable

No Represented/Union Position

No Visa Sponsored Position

THIS IS NOT A VISA SPONSORED POSITION. THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO WORK LAWFULLY IN THE U.S. WITHOUT EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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