Carolinas Renewables Project Manager II

Project Manager II (PM‑II)

Position in the Duke Energy Hydro Generation Department. PM‑II is responsible for managing all phases of project planning and execution, ensuring project success factors such as scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration are met. The role involves developing and executing CAPEX projects in hydro generation, including water retaining structures and hydro generation assets.

• Manage or assist in managing multiple projects, typically a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk‑Informed Project Ranking Process.
• Lead projects with low to moderate risk and support higher risk projects with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP) as needed.
• Act as unified agent providing leadership, decision making, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects per company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related work experience.
• In lieu of degree – HS Diploma / GED with 9 years related work experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hydro generation project experience (headgates, generators, turbines, other hydro equipment or structures).
• Construction Management knowledge.
• Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving.
• Experience with Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration and Oversight.
• Utility Business Unit experience (regulated or commercial energy services).
• Expertise in project scheduling and cost controls.

Hybrid mobility classification: work remote and on site after onboarding. Employees are required to work 2‑3 days per week at a hydro generating facility, hydro control facility, or corporate headquarters.

15‑25% travel.

PM‑II may collaborate with stakeholders in various internal and external organizations including:

• Community Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Construction Management
• Development
• Engineering
• Enterprise Security
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Finance
• Fuels
• Global Risk Management and Insurance
• Human Resources
• Legal Department
• Operations
• Quality
• Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
• Project Controls
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain
• Sales/Marketing
• External Suppliers/Vendors (leadership and project teams)
• Regulatory agencies

Competitive pay and benefits.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.