Project Manager II

Duke Energy; Greenville, Charlotte, Asheville (SC, NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Execution PM II to manage Distribution Substation Optimization and Area Capacity projects across the Carolinas West. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure scope, schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory commitments are met, and report on project status in monthly reviews.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience; an HS/GED plus 9+ years is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years related work experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 9+ years related experience accepted.
• Master's degree in PM or MBA preferred.
• PM certifications (PMP) and/or PE are desired.
• Utility project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination across internal and external teams.
• Oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory commitments.
• Lead project meetings and reporting to governance and management.
• Ensure PMCoE standards are applied to all project artifacts.
• Interface with functional managers for prioritization and conflict resolution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Decision making

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Project Management or MBA

Tools

PMP

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Project Manager II# Careers## Project Manager IIApply: Hybrid: Greenville, SC: Charlotte, NC: Asheville, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R42105**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 Tuesday, October 27, 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.# **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 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.