Project Manager I or Project Manager II

Duke Energy; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Cincinnati, OH is hiring for Project Manager I or II. Hybrid work arrangement, full-time role focused on leading project planning, execution, and governance across functions. Requires experience in scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and stakeholder management.

PM II may require higher levels of responsibility and ESOP considerations with a portfolio of projects. Eligible candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience and PMI certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate experience leading project teams and coordinating cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential for status reporting and governance.
• Experience with project planning, scope, schedule, cost, and risk management is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, staff, and lead project teams with internal and external groups.
• Establish and maintain communications among all project stakeholders.
• Plan project scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects; manage procurement strategies and vendor relations.
• Execute projects within plan, ensuring alignment with PMCoE standards, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Lead meetings, prepare reports, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School/GED

Job description

Project Manager I or Project Manager II# Careers## Project Manager I or Project Manager IIApply: Hybrid: Cincinnati, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 12, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R42315**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026## 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.***Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy***Project Manager I position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PM-I 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 not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PM-II 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. PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. **Responsibilities** * Create / Staff / Lead Project Team. Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, etc.). The PM manages all matrixed members of the team on a daily basis and is responsible for interfacing with functional managers of team members, regarding placement, development and conflict resolution.* Establish and maintain communications among all project/program’s stakeholders. Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc.) and to properly report project status. Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards. Present reports to appropriate management / governance team skillfully.* Plan (or assist in planning) the project (s) assigned to, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspect of the project. Drive the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes. This includes project planning and execution activities like scope definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.* Execute projects (or assist in project execution) according to Plan within designed scope, cost and schedule limits. Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, 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.## *Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.***Required/Basic Qualifications (Project Manager I)**· Associate degree· 2 years related work experience· In lieu of associate degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 year(s) related work experience**Required/Basic Qualifications (Project Manager II)**· Bachelors degree· 5 years related work experience· In lieu of associate degree(s) AND 2 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience**Preferred Qualifications**· Bachelor’s Degree· Certified Associate of Project Management· Professional Engineer· Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P)· Project Management Professional**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· Utility Technical Certifications/Training· PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification· CMII certificates· Professional Engineer License**Work Conditions** **Hybrid Mobility Classification –** Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.