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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 possibly be under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. The Project Manager I (PM-I) position is responsible for the management, or the assistance of managing, all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.
This position typically is assigned to multiple “White” or “Green I” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix. In aggregate, these projects are typically less than $10M with a Low to Moderate level of complexity impacting only the facility or department level within the Company. The PM-I serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of The Company.
Responsibilities
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/program’s 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.
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
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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
4 Year Degree
Utility Technical Certifications/Training
PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification
CMII certificates
Professional Engineer License
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.
Travel Requirements
5-15%Posting Expiration Date
Thursday, April 25, 2024All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.