Duke Energy Corporation

Project Manager II (PM II - Carolinas West Distribution)

Duke Energy Corporation$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience in project management
  • High School/GED with 9+ years of related experience acceptable
  • Utility experience in electric distribution or transmission preferred
  • Master's degree in Project Management or Business Administration preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage project teams internally and externally
  • Coordinate with various departments including engineering and legal
  • Structure and lead project meetings and communication
  • Report project status and outcomes to management
  • Develop and manage project plans per PMCoE Standards

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with three days in-office
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill growth
  • Work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Company vehicle for field visits as necessary
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 Sunday, August 23, 2026

Position Summary

Candidates must reside within the Duke Energy Carolinas/Carolinas West footprint.

There are two (2) PM II positions open:

1. Execution PM, Central/Upstate Team - This role has accountability for managing the execution of Distribution Substation Optimization (SO) and Area Capacity (ACU) projects in Carolinas West. This role includes execution responsibilities for a geographic area and/or supporting responsibilities across the broader team. This includes ensuring all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, communications, risk management, and integration with regulatory commitments. There are important zone stakeholder constructs in place where alignment is critical to success.

2. Portfolio PM, Carolinas West - This role has accountability for overall portfolio execution success in alignment with internal performance metrics, adherence to governance procedures, and fulfillment of regulatory commitments across North and South Carolina. Project execution responsibilities as described above may apply as required by portfolio workload. Close alignment with Managers of Project Management within the organization as well as Project Controls teams are key to success of the overall team. This role will work closely with the Project Director.

These positions report to the Project Director. This position serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of The Company. Successful collaboration with key stakeholders as well as the broader team is critical. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and interested in working with a dynamic team. Prior utility experience is required. Some knowledge of electric distribution systems and equipment is required. This position is considered a leadership position; minimum qualifications must be met to be placed within this position.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project. This includes project development, engineering, project controls, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, operations, communications, regulatory (internal and external) and transmission. The PM manages all matrixed members of the team on a daily basis and is responsible for interfacing with functional managers of team members, regarding work prioritization, development and conflict resolution. Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc.) and to properly report project status. Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports, and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards. Present reports to appropriate management / governance team skillfully

Required/Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience
  • In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 5 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 plus year(s) related work experience


Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Project management or Master's degree in Business Administration
  • Project Management Professional and/or Professional Engineer
  • Utility Experience (electric distribution, transmission, or gas)


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency to Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
  • Project related work experience.
  • Risk Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Strong Collaboration
  • Construction Management knowledge
  • Proficiency to expertise in project related Scheduling
  • Cost Controls
  • Professional Engineer License


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.
  • Hybrid - Reports to a Duke office 3 days/week.
  • Travel - 5-15%, some field visits
  • Must be located in NC/SC Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) footprint.


Specific Requirements
  • Valid driver's license


Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. 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.

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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