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