Project Manager I / Project Manager II - Transmission

Project Manager

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

Job Summary :

This position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director, Manager of PM 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.

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 :

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 :

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 Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

NOTE : Must retain ability to walk in rough & uneven terrain during site visits

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 :

15-25% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented / Union Position

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