Project Manager I/II

Duke Energy Corporation

Project Manager responsible for managing Substation Optimization projects at Duke Energy. Overseeing all phases of project planning and execution in a hybrid work arrangement.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including effective communication, risk management, and collaborative leadership. Proficient in planning, scheduling, and executing projects within defined scope, cost, and quality parameters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementRisk ManagementConstruction ManagementSchedulingCost Controls

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionScope ManagementCost ManagementQuality Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Gas Utility ExperienceConstruction Management KnowledgeStakeholder CommunicationMatrix Team LeadershipProject Status Reporting

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree with 2 years related work experience
High School/GED AND 5 years related work experience in lieu of Associates degree AND 2 years related work experience listed above for Project Manager I
Bachelor's degree with 5 years related work experience for Project Manager II
High School/GED AND 9 years related work experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree AND 5 years related work experience listed above for Project Manager II
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
Gas Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits