Project Manager II

Duke Energy Corporation; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking an Execution Project Manager to lead Distribution Substation Optimization (SO) and Area Capacity (ACU) projects in Carolinas West. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory commitments, and report project status to stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience (or 9+ years with HS/GED). Hybrid work with 3 days on site and 5–15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years related work experience required.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience, High School/GED with 9+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to internal/external organizations supporting the project.
• Structure and lead project meetings and reports to ensure open communication and status reporting.
• Ensure PMCoE standards are followed and reports presented to governance teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Risk management

Project leadership

Education

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.

Candidates must reside within the Duke Energy Carolinas/Carolinas West footprint.

Execution PM, Central/Upstate Team - This role has accountability for managing the execution of Distribution Substation Optimization (SO) and Area Capacity (ACU) projects in Carolinas West. This role includes execution responsibilities for a geographic area and/or supporting responsibilities across the broader team. This includes ensuring all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, communications, risk management, and integration with regulatory commitments. There are important zone stakeholder constructs in place where alignment is critical to success.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project. This includes project development, engineering, project controls, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, operations, communications, regulatory (internal and external) and transmission. 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 work prioritization, development and conflict resolution. 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

Required/Basic Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s degree(s) AND 5 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 plus year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• • Master’s degree in Project management or Master’s degree in Business Administration
  • Project Management Professional and/or Professional Engineer
  • Utility Experience (electric distribution, transmission, or gas)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• • Proficiency to Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
  • Project related work experience.
  • Risk Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Strong Collaboration
  • Construction Management knowledge
  • Proficiency to expertise in project related Scheduling
  • Cost Controls
  • Professional Engineer License

Working Conditions

• • Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
  • Hybrid – Reports to a Duke office 3 days/week.
  • Travel - 5-15%, some field visits
  • Must be located in NC/SC Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) footprint.

Specific Requirements

• • Valid driver’s license

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. 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.