Project Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

Project Manager I managing Substation Optimization projects for Duke Energy. Leading project planning and execution with a focus on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including project planning, execution, and communication with stakeholders. Possesses expertise in conflict resolution, team leadership, and project reporting.

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Project PlanningProject ExecutionConflict ResolutionStakeholder CommunicationProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningCost ControlSchedule FormationScope DefinitionVendor SelectionProcurement StrategiesMonitoringEstimatingTurnover to OperationsWarranty Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CoordinationConflict ResolutionDelegation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Associate of Project ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)Utility Technical Certifications

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementMatrix Team LeadershipProject Status ReportingSafety Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project
Guide matrixed members of the team daily
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
Effectively communicate with appropriate management
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree
2 years related work experience
In lieu of Associates degrees AND 2 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications Associates degree in Project management or Bachelors degree in Project management, or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance or Bachelors degree in Other Related Degree
In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience
Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Project Management Professional and/or Utility Technical Certifications or Training - Varies and/or PMP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits