Project Management Specialist

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. NOTE: The Raleigh, NC area is the preferred location. Other locations across the Carolinas footprint may also be considered The Highway Relocation Project Management Specialist supports a customer‑facing program working directly with state Departments of Transportation and local municipalities across North and South Carolina. Working as part of a small team, this role is responsible for setting up projects, establishing contracts, and managing progress and final billing for roughly $70 million each year across more than 1,100 active, government‑funded utility relocation projects. This position ensures projects are set up correctly from the start and maintained throughout their lifecycle in PeopleSoft Contracts, Maximo, and PowerPlan, so financials are tracked accurately and billing stays on schedule. This role conducts monthly billing, as well as final billing as appropriate. Work is coordinated closely with engineering, program management, land services, project management, and finance teams to confirm projects are ready for billing and to resolve issues before they impact reimbursement. The specialist also works directly with external partners, including NCDOT, SCDOT, and multiple municipalities, with a strong emphasis on billing coordination and issue resolution. Day‑to‑day work includes project setup, responding to billing and documentation questions, ensuring compliance with utility relocation agreements, processing change orders, and managing progress and final billings to support timely cost recovery. This is a key role in the Highway Relocation Program. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, clear and effective communication, and the ability to manage project setup and billing across multiple systems are key to meeting program requirements and customer expectations.

Requirements

Associate's degree OR HS/GED and 3 plus years work related experience in lieu of a degree.
Electric utility Experience
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to prioritize, juggle multiple talks