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Project Manager (Level I or Level II)
full-timeCharlotte

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Location

Charlotte

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full-time

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026

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Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Note: this position may be filled as a Project Manager I or one level higher as a Project Manager II dependent upon the selected candidate's experience.

This position reports to the Manager of Project Management and covers Duke Energy's Carolina West – North Area region.

Mobility Classification - hybrid. The position requires reporting to the Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC at least three days per week.

This position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).

The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. This position may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.

This position serves as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Entry to either level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Create / Staff / Lead Project Team

  • This position provides leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).

  • The Project Manager guides matrixed members of the team daily. They interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.

Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders

  • Structure, lead, or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.

  • Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication.

  • Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures. Effectively communicate with appropriate management/governance team.

Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects

  • Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes as applicable.

Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints

  • Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (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

  • 2 years minimum required related experience

  • In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Basic Qualifications - Project Manager II

  • Bachelor’s Degree AND

  • 5 years minimum required related experience

  • In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 9 years minimum required related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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/ Cost Controls

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Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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Project Management,Decision Making,Critical Thinking,Problem Solving,Risk Management,Project Leadership,Collaborative Team Member,Utility Experience,Construction Management,Scheduling,Cost Controls

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.

Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • The Project Manager is responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. This includes overseeing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and communication among stakeholders.

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What does a Project Manager (Level I or Level II) do at Duke Energy Corporation?

As a Project Manager (Level I or Level II) at Duke Energy Corporation, you will: the Project Manager is responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. This includes overseeing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and communication among stakeholders..

Why join Duke Energy Corporation as a Project Manager (Level I or Level II)?

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading Utilities company.

Is the Project Manager (Level I or Level II) position at Duke Energy Corporation remote?

The Project Manager (Level I or Level II) position at Duke Energy Corporation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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