Project Manager II

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