Project Manager I

Duke Energy•Wilmington, NC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, helping to make a difference for millions of people every day. This position will support Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas East, contributing to a stronger energy future for customers by making smart investments to strengthen the distribution electrical grid. The Project Manager I role involves single point accountability or working under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. This position is responsible for managing, or assisting in managing, all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. Typically, this role is assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher-risk projects may be assigned with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with low to moderate risk levels that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management, or External Agencies. Project Manager I may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on experience and skill sets. They serve as unifying agents, providing leadership, decision-making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established Company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. Entry to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Associates degree
2 years related work experience
In lieu of Associates degrees AND 2 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 years related work experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Project management or Bachelors degree in Project management, or Bachelors degree in Accounting or Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance or Bachelors degree in Other Related Degree
In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience
Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Project Management Professional and/or Utility Technical Certifications or Training - Varies and/or PMP Certification
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
Gas Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls

Responsibilities

Provide 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.).
Guide matrixed members of the team daily.
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.
Effectively communicate with appropriate management.
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.
Ensure 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 are addressed.