Project Manager I/II

Duke Energy Corporation

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

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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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. Proven ability to lead teams, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and deliver successful project outcomes in utility and construction environments.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementProject LeadershipScheduling/Cost ControlsUtility Experience

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningScope DefinitionCost ControlProcurement StrategiesChange ManagementQuality ManagementEnvironmental SafetyIntegration ProcessesWBS ManagementData Management

Soft Skills

Decision MakingCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI (PMP or CAPM)CMII CertificatesProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementUtility ExperienceProject GovernanceStakeholder ManagementMatrixed Team Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage or assist with managing all phases of project planning and execution
Ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration
Create, staff, and lead project teams
Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to internal and external project organizations
Manage matrixed team members and interface with functional managers regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution
Establish and maintain communications among project and program stakeholders
Structure, lead, or assist with project meetings and reports, including monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, and monthly reports
Develop and manage project plans, reports, and reporting processes according to PMCoE standards
Present reports to management and governance teams
Plan assigned projects, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality
Drive scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control, procurement and contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes
Execute projects according to plan within scope, cost, and schedule limits
Manage project objectives, stakeholders, deliverables, WBS, schedule, communications, regulatory, procurement, contractors, suppliers, resources, budget, risks, quality, safety, environmental, security, integration, data, change management, and project closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

PM I: Associate degree and 2 years of work-related experience, or high school diploma/GED and 5 years of work-related experience
PM II: Four-year degree and 5 or more years of related work experience, or 9 or more years of experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum qualifications must be met for placement in the position
Working knowledge to proficiency in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
Project-related work experience
Risk management experience
Project leadership experience
Proven collaborative team member
Utility experience
Construction management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project-related scheduling/cost controls
Utility technical certifications/training desirable
PMI (PMP or CAPM) certification desirable
CMII certificates desirable
Professional Engineer License desirable
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Travel requirement: 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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