Contractor Services Supervisor (Transmission)

Ameren Services Company; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Employer paid pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver?

Job summary

Ameren is seeking a Transmission Contractor Services Supervisor to oversee vendor-based construction crews for electric transmission facilities. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and coordination with customers and departments.

Responsibilities include planning input, supervising crews, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring projects stay on time and within budget. Overnight travel may be required depending on project locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or construction management.
• Five+ years in electric transmission or heavy industrial environments with supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Journeyman line or journeyman substation experience preferred; utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to project planning and design.
• Manage contractor crews in construction, maintenance and inspection of electric facilities.
• Set clear safety and quality expectations through observations and audits.
• Schedule and direct work per contracts and agreements.
• Maintain contact with contractor leadership to assess manpower and resources.
• Monitor budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Provide cost tracking documentation and construction timeline updates.
• Document scope changes and provide project updates as required.
• Coordinate activities with customers, contractors, stakeholders and other departments.
• Enforce WPA, LOTO and safety rules consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Analytical

Communication

Human relations

Project management

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred (engineering or construction management)

Tools

Oracle

ArcGIS

Job description

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire




• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan




• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire




• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays




• Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

CONTRACTOR SERVICES SUPERVISOR (TRANSMISSION)

About The Position

The Transmission Contractor Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of vendor-based transmission line and substation electric and civil construction crews and the management of this work in accordance with applicable contracts and agreements, and investigation and resolution of stakeholder complaints. Additionally, the Contractor Services Supervisor is responsible to assure that vendor's field supervision enforces all applicable Ameren policies, practices and safety rules.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide input to project planning and design.


• Manage, develop, and evaluate contractor crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and inspection of electric system facilities.


• Provide clear expectations for their performance, to include safety and quality through observations and audits..


• Schedule, assign, and direct the work in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with the applicable contracts and agreements.


• Maintain regular contact with contractor supervisory personnel to assess manpower, equipment, tools and material needs for specific projects.


• Schedule, assign, and manage the work in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with the applicable contracts and agreements.


• Monitor and control project budget and schedules to ensure that the proper resources are allocated so that projects are completed on time and within budget.


• Provide budgetary cost tracking documentation and construction timeline schedules.


• Document project scope changes and provide project updates as required.


• Coordinate activities with customers, contractors, stakeholders, and other company departments.


• Consistently enforce WPA, LOTO, safety rules and conduct Safety Observations with individuals and crews.


• Consistently enforce appropriate corporate policies with contractor crews as required.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of department and function goals. Identify and implement improvements within the department to control costs and improve productivity and quality.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management related discipline preferred. Five or more years of relevant experience in electric transmission or electric distribution required, OR Five or more years of relevant experience in a heavy industrial or military environment including a minimum of three years in a supervisory or team/contractor leadership role required. Journeyman line or journeyman substation experience preferred. Utility experience preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

The Contractor Services Supervisor's work environment includes office and field. Overnight travel may be required, for multiple days per week, depending on location of construction projects. Subject to call-out and overtime as required for emergency storm restoration and project work.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, general computer skills, proficiency with mobile devices, and proficiency with project construction schedules required. Strong leadership, management, analytical, communication and human relations skills preferred. Must be adaptable and flexible. Project and/or Construction Management skills preferred. Basic knowledge of Oracle and ArcGIS, systems preferred.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$88,500.00 - $137,200.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Wednesday September 16, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.