Project Manager II

Duke Energy; Piedmont (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is seeking an Execution PM to drive the delivery of Distribution Substation Optimization and Area Capacity projects across Carolinas West. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory commitments, and ensure alignment with zone stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience (or equivalent), and may be supported by a Master's or professional credentials in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 9+ years related work experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination across internal and external groups delivering the project.
• Manage matrixed team members and interface with functional managers on prioritization, development and conflict resolution.
• Lead project meetings and reports to ensure open communication and proper reporting of status.
• Ensure Project Plan and PMCoE reporting standards are followed.
• Present clear reports to management/governance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Decision making

Education

Bachelors degree

High School/GED

Job description

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Role Overview

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 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.

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