Project Manager I

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This position is available in Leland NC Complex and Raleigh, NC

Project Manager I position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM.PM-I 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.PM-I's may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.

PM-I'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.

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

• Create / Staff / Lead Project Team. Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, etc.). The PM manages all matrixed members of the team on a daily basis and is responsible for interfacing with functional managers of team members, regarding placement, development and conflict resolution.

• Establish and maintain communications among all project/programs stakeholders. Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc.) and to properly report project status. Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards. Present reports to appropriate management / governance team skillfully.

• Plan (or assist in planning) the project (s) assigned to, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspect of the project. Drive the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes. This includes project planning and execution activities like scope definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.

• Execute projects (or assist in project execution) according to Plan within designed scope, cost and schedule limits. Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, 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.

• Associate's Degree and 2 years of relevant work experience

• In lieu of required degree a High School in Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

Job Specific Requirements

• Site visits are required

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in EE, ME, CE, or Construction Management

• 2 years of experience with Transmission and Distribution Projects

• Working knowledge of project scheduling

• Working knowledge of cost management, change control, and risk management

• Good analytical and reporting skills

• Basic knowledge of engineering and/or construction drawings/documents

• Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams at the same time

Mobility classification

• 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 the designated Duke Energy facility

Travel Requirements

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.