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Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager II – Transmission Projects

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid – onsite 3 days/week)

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager II to support execution of large-scale transmission and infrastructure projects across the Carolinas East region. This role sits within a high-volume portfolio focused on interconnection, large load projects, and grid infrastructure upgrades. The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and comfortable navigating complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of large transmission and infrastructure projects from initiation through completion
  • Coordinate across internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and business units to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverables
  • Support planning and tracking of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
  • Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and forecasting to ensure financial alignment
  • Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and proactively drive solutions
  • Lead and participate in recurring project meetings, providing clear updates and action items
  • Ensure projects stay aligned with scope, value, and strategic objectives
  • Support transmission-related work including line projects, interconnection efforts (solar, battery, generators), and large load initiatives (data centers, manufacturing)

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5+ years of project management or related experience
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and operate independently without heavy direction
  • Experience managing schedules, timelines, and competing priorities
  • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or financial tracking within projects
  • Comfortable asking questions, seeking clarity, and driving progress forward

Qualifications

  • Background in engineering, design, or technical field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, transmission, or energy-related projects
  • Familiarity with interconnection projects, large-scale infrastructure, or capital projects
  • Exposure to project controls is helpful but not required

Additional Details

  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week onsite in Raleigh, NC
  • Focused on large transmission, interconnection, and infrastructure upgrade projects
  • Opportunity to join a growing team with multiple openings due to expansion

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Self-starter who doesn’t require hand-holding
  • Naturally curious and asks thoughtful questions
  • Strong communicator who can keep projects moving across multiple stakeholders
  • Technical mindset (engineering or design background is a plus, not a requirement)
  • Able to connect the dots across scope, schedule, and financials