Project Manager II

Duke Energy Corporation

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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 constraints. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementDecision MakingProject LeadershipCost Control

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningScope ManagementBudget ManagementQuality ControlSchedulingProcurementChange ManagementWork Breakdown StructureCommissioningOperations Turnover

Soft Skills

CollaborationCritical 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 all phases of project planning and execution
Ensure project scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration factors are met
Manage a portfolio of low- to moderate-risk projects
Provide project leadership, decision-making, management, guidance, coordination, and control
Create, staff, and lead project teams across internal and external organizations
Guide matrixed team members and coordinate with functional leaders on placement, development, and conflict resolution
Establish and maintain communications 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 scope, work definition, estimates, schedules, cost controls, procurement, contracting, equipment and vendor selection, commissioning, operations turnover, warranty management, and integration
Execute projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Manage project deliverables, work breakdown structure, budgets, risks, quality, safety, environmental, security, communications, change management, and closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree and 5 years minimum related experience
In lieu of degree: High School / GED and 9 years minimum related experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Reliable, consistent transportation
Ability to live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility
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
Preferred: Working knowledge to proficiency in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving
Preferred: Project-related work experience
Preferred: Risk management and project leadership
Preferred: Collaborative team member experience
Preferred: Utility experience and construction management knowledge
Preferred: 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
Relocation assistance provided as applicable (not guaranteed; no relocation assistance indicated for this role)