Transmission Project Manager

Sentior, Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Electric B.V. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Transmission Project Manager to develop and manage high-capacity transmission projects for the Grid Expansion portfolio.

You will shepherd projects from select gate through initiation, detailing estimates, and scheduling for implementation with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include field visits, Primavera P6 scheduling, and financial reporting using Ecosys.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PM-1 or 8+ years PM-2 experience.
• Experience with transmission electric utility projects.
• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale clients requiring 20+ MW.
• Ensure scope, detail and accuracy to support project initiation.
• Create and manage project schedules and financial reporting.
• Initiate schedules in Primavera P6 and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct site visits (~10% travel) and support planning through execution.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Project management

Financial management

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

Ecosys

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

# Transmission Project ManagerDuke Electric B.V. Charlotte United States Durham 36 maandenGepubliceerd 11 uur geleden · Opportunity ID: 1056261Tarief indicatie €61.08–€62.99 /uUren 40 u/wStart 14 Nov 2026Duur 36 maandenInteresse in deze opdracht?## De opdrachtRole summary / purposeThe Project Manager 1 or 2 will develop and manage customer-focused transmission projects for the Grid Expansion portfolio. These could involve large-scale load clients such as technology centers and industrial facilities requiring power capacity of 20 megawatts and higher or large-scale generators connecting into the transmission system. This role takes projects from the select gate phase through conceptual engineering, detailed development, estimation, initial scheduling and prepares for implementation at initiate gate.Key responsibilities- Develop transmission-fed load projects for large-scale industrial clients requiring 20+ megawatts of power OR develop transmission-scale generator interconnections- Ensure sufficient scope, detail, and accuracy to support project initiation- Develop and maintain accurate and complete project estimates to support decision-making- Create and manage adequate project schedules to support planning and implementation phases- Conduct site field visits at onset of the project lifecycle (approximately 10% travel)- Initiate project schedules in Primavera P6- Manage project financials and reporting through Ecosys- Coordinate with engineers, project control specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure project successRequirements – education & experience- 3-5 years of project management experience for PM-1, 8+ years for a PM-2- Experience with transmission electric utility projects (critical requirement)- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (business or technical field)Required skills- Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software- Project management and planning- Financial management and reporting- Valid driver's license for site field visitsNice-to-have / preferred skills- Master's degree- Experience with Ecosys financial management system- Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and analytics- Excel skills- Experience with SharePoint lists for documentation and collaboration- Background in scheduling- Relevant project management certifications (PMP, etc.)Employment details – type, location, hours- Type: Full-time, standard business hours- Location: Hybrid model with 3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC; service territory spans Durham, NC to Clemson, SC region- Travel: Approximately 10% travel required for site field visits within service territory (typically day trips)- Work schedule: Occasional field visits during business hours with technology leveraged to reduce field travel- Personal Protective Equipment: Standard utility industry PPE required for site visits (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high-visibility vest)Growth & development opportunitiesThis position is part of a specialized group handling high-capacity transmission projects. Candidates will work with senior PMs and cross-functional utility teams, gaining hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and exposure to large-scale load and interconnection transmission projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep understanding of electric utility transmission systems and customer relationship management for large industrial clients.Languages- English — Professional working proficiency