Senior Project Lead — Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Storage

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Duke Energy's Project Management & Construction organization seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from approval through operation and closeout. You will own overall performance, safety, cost, schedule, and stakeholder alignment while coordinating across internal teams and EPC contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related work experience required; alternative: 11+ years with HS/GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from approval to operation.
• Interface with EPC contractor leadership and manage safety, quality, schedule, and costs.
• Coordinate owner scope, equipment, grid interconnection, and turnover to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Job description

Duke Energy's Project Management & Construction organization seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects from approval through operation and closeout. You will own overall performance, safety, cost, schedule, and stakeholder alignment while coordinating across internal teams and EPC contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and executive communication.