Project Manager I or Project Manager II - Transmission

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This posting is for two positions; one will be based at Wenwood/Greenville (SC) and the other at Maiden (NC). These positions may be filled at a higher level within the job hierarchy depending on desired qualifications. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. Job Summary A Project Manager in this role typically is assigned to multiple “White” or “Green” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix. Projects range from $1M to $30M with low to moderate complexity impacting only the facility or department level within the Company. The PM serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. A solid background in cost and schedule management is essential to plan, monitor, control, and deliver project outcomes. The PM must also demonstrate strong leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, collaboration, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate teams through changing priorities and project challenges. Job Responsibilities Lead, staff, and guide the project team, overseeing delegation and coordination with internal and external organizations such as Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc. Guide matrixed team members daily and interface with functional leaders regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution. Establish and maintain communications among project/program stakeholders: structure, lead, or assist in project-related meetings; prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication; assure project plans and reporting meet PMCoE Standards and Business Unit procedures. Plan assigned projects: scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects; champion the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment and vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes. Execute projects according to approved scope, cost, and schedule constraints: develop and manage objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions, constraints, deliverables, WBS, schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out. Basic Qualifications Project Manager I Associate's Degree AND two (2) years minimum related experience In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND five (5) years minimum related experience Project Manager II Bachelor’s Degree AND five (5) years minimum related experience In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) years minimum related experience Desired Qualifications Project management related experience in utilities In lieu of utilities experience, 5 years minimum required related project management experience Bachelor’s Degree Certified Associate of Project Management Professional Engineer Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P) Project Management Professional Utility Technical Certifications or Training Additional Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge to proficiency in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving Project related work experience Risk Management, project leadership, proven collaborative team member Utility experience, construction management knowledge Working knowledge to proficiency in project related scheduling and cost controls Working Conditions Hybrid mobility classification – work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. Must retain ability to walk on rough & uneven terrain during site visits; must expect to travel 30‑35% weekly. Specific Requirements Valid driver’s license Travel Requirements 25‑50% travel. Other Information Relocation assistance provided (as applicable). Union position: No. Visa sponsored position: No. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke Energy Corporation