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Project Manager

Raleigh, NC 27601

Posted: 03/20/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 543556 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Job Description:
  • This position will be supporting Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas East (Triangle South zone).
  • Substation Optimization enables to build a better energy future for our customers by making smart investments to strengthen the distribution electrical grid.
  • The company is a leader in building a carbon free future having announced zero net carbon emissions by 2050.
  • The grid is a vital part of this, providing the platform to deliver and operate in the cleaner, greener, carbon free future.
  • 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. 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.

Driving requirements:

Will this worker be required to drive as part of their duties?: Yes. Primarily in Raleigh/Durham areas. Candidate may have to attend meetings in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Asheville.

If so, what is the radius of the miles driven on average?: Excluding the office, 35 miles one-way per every 2-3 weeks likely.

 Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
  • Graduation from a two-year college or university. Working knowledge of project management principles.
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university.
  • Utility Technical Certifications Training; PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification; CMII certificates; Professional Engineer License.
  • Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling Cost Controls. Experience in utility industry. Knowledge in construction management.
  • The Project Manager I may have relationships with individuals in various organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management)

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.