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***This position can be hired as either a Project Manager I or one level higher as a Project Manager II depending on experience***

Job Summary

The Project Manager I (PM-I) has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. This 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 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 a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. This position may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. This position serves as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Entry to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

The Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. 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 a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies.

PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.PM-II’s serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

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-I'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

***This position can be hired as either a Project Manager I or Project Manager II depending on experience***

Project Manager I

Associate's Degree AND
2 years minimum required related experience
In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Project Manager II

Bachelor’s Degree AND
5 years minimum required related experience
In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 9 years minimum required related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Transmission or Distribution Substation Experience
Current Duke Energy Contractor 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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 with day travel as projects will be located across DEC Southern Region.

Specific Requirements

The Project Manager I may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management):

Community Relations
Enterprise Security
Finance
Engineering
Environmental, Health and Safety
Global Risk Management and Insurance
Human Resources
Stakeholder Engagement
Quality
Development
Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
Project Controls
Construction Management
Supply Chain
Legal Department
Operations
Corporate Communications
Regulatory and Compliance
Fuels
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)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

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

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