Project Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

. Manage or assist with management of all phases of project planning and execution .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and risk management, while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Proficient in leading project teams and facilitating communication among stakeholders to achieve project success.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementProject SchedulingCost ControlLeadership

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionBudget ManagementQuality ManagementData ManagementChange ManagementWBS DevelopmentProcurement ManagementCommissioningOperations Turnover

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunicationConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Associate of Project ManagementProject Management ProfessionalProfessional EngineerConfiguration Management II Professional (CM2-P)

Industry Keywords

Utility ExperienceConstruction ManagementProject-Related SchedulingCost ControlsEnvironmental Safety

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage or assist with management of all phases of project planning and execution
Ensure project scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration success factors are met
Manage a portfolio of low- to moderate-risk projects
Create, staff, and lead project teams
Provide leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with internal and external project organizations
Guide matrixed team members and interface with functional leaders regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution
Establish and maintain communication among project and program stakeholders
Structure, lead, or assist with project-related meetings
Prepare, communicate, and report monthly project status and required weekly/monthly communications
Develop and communicate project plans and reporting in accordance with PMCoE standards and business-unit procedures
Plan projects, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality
Lead planning for work definition, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement/contracting, equipment and vendor selection, commissioning, operations turnover, warranty management, and integration
Execute projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Develop and manage project deliverables including WBS, schedules, budgets, risk, quality, safety, environmental, security, integration, data management, communications, change management, and closeout plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree
2 years minimum required related experience
In lieu of degree: High School / GED and 5 years minimum required related experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility
Reliable, consistent transportation required
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: Certified Associate of Project Management
Preferred: Professional Engineer
Preferred: Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P)
Preferred: Project Management Professional
Preferred: Utility Technical Certifications or Training
Working knowledge to proficiency in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
Project-related work experience
Risk management and project leadership experience
Utility experience and construction management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project-related scheduling and cost controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance provided as applicable