Project Manager II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Support the Transmission Project Development team .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large electric utility transmission projects, including project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in project scheduling, estimation, governance, and risk management while adhering to safety and quality standards.

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Project Management ProfessionalLarge Electric Utility Transmission ProjectsProject SchedulingRisk ManagementConstruction Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionCost ControlQuality ManagementEnvironmental ManagementSafety ManagementIntegration ManagementChange ManagementData ManagementProject Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management ProfessionalProfessional EngineerCertified Associate of Project ManagementCMII Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityTransmission ProjectsConstruction ManagementStakeholder CommunicationProject Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Transmission Project Development team
Manage all phases of project planning and execution through the initiate gate and handoff to project execution
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration requirements
Lead, direct, delegate, coordinate, and control overall projects under company policies and procedures
Create, staff, and lead project teams across internal and external organizations
Provide daily leadership and guidance to matrixed team members
Coordinate with functional leaders on team-member placement, development, and conflict resolution
Establish and maintain communications among project and program stakeholders
Structure, lead, or assist with project meetings and prepare monthly project status reports
Develop and communicate project plans and reporting in accordance with PMCoE standards and business-unit procedures
Plan project scope, work definition, estimates, schedules, cost controls, procurement and contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, startup and commissioning, and integration processes
Execute projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Manage project objectives, stakeholders, deliverables, WBS, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, safety, environmental, security, integration, data management, communications, reporting, change management, and project closeout

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree and at least two years of related experience for Project Manager I
Alternatively, High School/GED and at least five years of related experience for Project Manager I
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience for Project Manager II
Alternatively, High School/GED and 9+ years of related work experience for Project Manager II
Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration preferred
10+ years of related work experience preferred
Project Management Professional, Professional Engineer, Certified Associate of Project Management, utility technical certifications/training, and/or CMII certification preferred
Demonstrable proficiency in developing, managing, and/or executing large electric utility transmission projects, including stations, lines, and grid construction projects at voltages higher than 44kV
Expertise in project management, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Project-related experience in risk management and project leadership
Strong collaboration and oversight skills
Construction management knowledge
Proficiency to expert-level ability in project scheduling, estimation, and governance
Proficiency in procedure adherence and resolving departmental and process challenges and conflicts
Demonstrable self-directed problem-solving and critical decision-making
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to travel 5–15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
5–15% travel requirements
Relocation assistance provided as applicable (not guaranteed; relocation assistance is stated as “No”)
No visa sponsorship; requires lawful U.S. work authorization without employment-based immigration sponsorship