Job Description
Project Manager I Duke Energy relocation assistance United States, Florida, Lake Mary Jun 08, 2026 Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026 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. 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. Basic Qualifications Associates degree and two (2) years of experience. In lieu of degree, Highschool diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience can be considered. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Certified Associate of Project Management, Professional Engineer, Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P), Project Management Professional, Utility Technical Certifications or Training 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
Working Conditions Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility Specific Requirements The Project Manager I may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management): Community Relations
Enterprise Security
Finance
Engineering
Environmental, Health and Safety
Global Risk Management and Insurance
Human Resources
Stakeholder Engagement
Quality
Development
Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
Project Controls
Construction Management
Supply Chain
Legal Department
Operations
Corporate Communications
Regulatory and Compliance
Fuels
Others
Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors
Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors
Regulatory agencies Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No Represented/Union PositionNo Visa Sponsored PositionNo Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility