Duke Energy Corporation

Project Manager II

Duke Energy Corporation$85K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; Highschool diploma and 9+ years considered
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Master's degree in Project Management or Business Administration preferred
  • Proficient or expert knowledge in project scheduling and cost control
  • Demonstrated abilities in decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple transmission line and substation projects from initiation through closeout
  • Support program management activities, including tracking, reporting, and coordination
  • Lead bid events and contractor engagement processes
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams across various departments
  • Ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and safety standards

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model available after onboarding
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Involvement in impactful capital projects that enhance system resiliency
  • Clear career progression pathways within the organization
  • Supportive team-oriented environment promoting collaboration
Full Job Description
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 Thursday, June 25, 2026

Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or PM Manager. PM-II 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 are 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 managing the planning and execution of capital projects within the Storm Protection Plan (SPP) portfolio. This role requires strong program management capabilities to support the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. This position plays a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable execution of the Storm Protection Plan program, helping strengthen system resiliency across Florida while delivering high-quality transmission and substation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple transmission line and substation projects from initiation through closeout
  • Support program management activities across a portfolio of projects, including tracking, reporting, and coordination
  • Lead and support bid events, including scope development, contractor engagement, evaluation, and award recommendations
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
  • Utilize Excel-based tools to track project performance, financials, and key metrics
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Construction, Sourcing, Environmental, and Permitting
  • Ensure compliance with company processes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
  • Provide clear and concise updates to leadership and stakeholders


Key Skills
  • Strong organizational and program management skills
  • Data-driven with strong attention to detail
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative and team-oriented leadership approach


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.
  • In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Highschool Diploma and nine (9) years of experience can be considered.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Project Management or Business Administration
  • Professional Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Associate of Project Management
  • Additional Certifications: Utility Technical Certifications/Training, Construction Management Institute International (CMII) Certification


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficient to demonstrated Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
  • Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight
  • Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience
  • Construction Management knowledge
  • Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility


Specific Requirements

Project Manager II may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management):
• Community Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Construction Management
• Development
• Engineering
• Enterprise Security
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Finance
• Fuels
• Global Risk Management and Insurance
• Human Resources
• Legal Department
• Operations
• Quality
• Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
• Project Controls
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain
• Others
• Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors
• Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors
• Regulatory agencies

Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

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

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

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