Project Manager II

Duke Energy Corporation

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

Posted 10/11/2026full-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 oversight of project phases while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality standards. Proficient in leading teams, managing stakeholder communications, and implementing risk management strategies within the utility and construction sectors.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementDecision MakingCost ControlProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningSchedulingCost EstimatingQuality ManagementChange ManagementWork Breakdown StructureProcurementIntegration ProcessesSafety ManagementEnvironmental Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Utility ExperienceConstruction ManagementProject-related SchedulingProject-related Cost ControlsStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage or assist management of all phases of project planning and execution
Ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration
Manage a portfolio of low- to moderate-risk projects
Provide leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of projects
Create, staff, and lead project teams
Provide oversight, delegation, and coordination with internal and external organizations
Guide matrixed team members and interface with functional leaders regarding 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 project scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects
Lead project planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement and contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, startup and commissioning, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes
Execute projects within approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Manage project deliverables, work breakdown structure, budgets, resources, risks, quality, safety, environmental, security, integration, data, communications, reporting, change management, and project 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 commute no more 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
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 information provided (not available for this position)