Manager of Construction

Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
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 Wednesday, April 1, 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. Other North Carolina locations may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager. Position Summary: This position has single point field accountability for all aspects of capital power generation or related projects with a total installed value of $100 million - $3 billion. The Manager of Construction is accountable to ensure all project field success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The position serves as the unifying field agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the project execution phase in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of Duke Energy. Responsibilities:
  • Manages and provides leadership oversight to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project construction effort (such as engineering, project controls, estimating, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, security, transmission, etc.). The Manager of Construction manages all matrixed members of the site construction team daily and is responsible for evaluating project teams appropriately and managing performance.
  • Manages and assists with schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, start-up and commissioning plans or site readiness, and integration processes. This includes the following project phases: construction, start-up and commissioning or site readiness, turnover for operations, and warranty oversight.
  • Assist with the update and enforcement of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project that includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, WBS, schedule, contractor and supplier strategy, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.
  • Manage all project deficiencies that impact cost, schedule, performance, environmental, safety, and quality (potential change orders, change orders, RFI’s, non-conformances, contractual disputes, scope gaps, etc.)
  • Provide daily contract management oversight and adherence throughout the project for all contracts (equipment, services, engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), consulting, staff augmentation, etc.).
  • Manages the oversight of field engineering and construction activities; monitor the engineering and construction plan performance and implement corrective action if appropriate. Identify and mitigate all risk items that may jeopardize safety, cost, schedule, performance, quality, or environmental compliance.
  • Basic/Required Qualifications
    • Associates degree
    • Minimum 13 plus years related work experience
    • In lieu of Associate's degree and 13 plus years experience, High School/GED and 15 plus years related work experience
    Desired Qualifications Project Management Professional Certified Construction Manager OSHA 30 Licensed Contractor National Center for Construction Education and Research Desired Skills: Communication Additional Preferred Qualifications
    • Contract management, scheduling, cost reporting, safety regulations both companies and OSHA, various codes such as ASME, ACI, NEC, ANSI
    Working Conditions
    • Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
    Specific Requirements
    • Valid Driver's License
    Reporting Relationships: Will this role have direct reports? Yes Employees report to this role, directly or indirectly: Professional, Technical/Craft Nature of the Job: Tasks are straight forward, routine, and often repetitive. Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures. Employees must compare alternate courses of action and decide after considering options. Employees receive clear instructions from their regarding what to do and how to do it. Employees have the authority to make significant decisions and choices without specific guidance or direction from their manager. #LI-PG1 #LI-Field Travel Requirements 50+% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No 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
Posted 2026-03-19

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