Job Description

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Job Summary

This posting is for two positions; one will be based at Wenwood/Greenville (SC) and the other at Maiden (NC).

This position has single point accountability, or can possibly be under the general direction of a Project Director or Manager of PM. The Project Manager (PM) position is responsible for the management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

This position typically is assigned to multiple “White” or “Green” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix. These projects range from $1M to $30M with a Low to Moderate level of complexity impacting only the facility or department level within the Company. The PM 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. A solid project management background in cost and schedule management is essential to successfully plan, monitor, control, and deliver project outcomes. The PM must also demonstrate strong leadership in leading people, building alignment across teams, and driving accountability. Examples of key leadership qualities include effective communication, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, decisiveness, collaboration, conflict resolution, accountability, mentoring, stakeholder influence, and the ability to motivate teams through changing priorities and project challenges. The PM must demonstrate strong soft and administrative skills to proficiently establish and continuously update project schedules and cash flows; remain agile in response to consistent changes and project complexity; adapt to an always-evolving industry; and effectively manage project priorities, stakeholders, and deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

Create / Staff / Lead Project Team

• This position provides leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).
• PM's guide matrixed members of the team daily. They 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 according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures. Effectively communicate with appropriate management/governance team.

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.

• Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

Basic Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Project Manager I

• Associate's Degree AND two (2) years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND five (5) years minimum required related experience

Project Manager II

• Bachelor’s Degree AND five (5) years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND nine (9) years minimum required related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management related experience in utilities
• In lieu of utilities experience, 5 years minimum required related Project Management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified Associate of Project Management
• Professional Engineer
• Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P)
• Project Management Professional
• Utility Technical Certifications or Training
• 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
• Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
• Working knowledge to proficiency 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
• NOTE: Must retain ability to walk on rough & uneven terrain during site visits; Must travel 30- 35% weekly

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

25-50%

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.

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