Manager, Transmission Construction Services

Ameren Services Company; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Fully paid pension

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver<br

Job summary

Ameren Transmission is seeking a Manager Transmission Construction to lead a team responsible for planning, organizing and executing construction projects across the Ameren system. You will drive safety, quality and schedule adherence while managing internal staff and external contractors.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 7+ years of project construction experience and 5+ years in leadership, with preference for PE licensure and PMP certification. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college.
• PE license preferred in MO or IL; PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years of project construction experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or high-level leadership.
• Transmission line or substation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safety culture with zero unsafe acts and monitor contractor safety performance.
• Develop direct reports and supervise staff development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute transmission projects on time and within budget.
• Drive construction efficiency by adopting best practices and emerging tech.
• Improve relationships with customers and landowners; liaison with communities.
• Develop department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Flexibility

Human relations

Education

BS Engineering

PE license preferred (MO/IL)

PMP Certification preferred

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.

About The Position

The Manager Transmission Construction manages a team of employees and consultants to plan, organize and execute Ameren Transmission construction projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Foster a culture of safety with zero unsafe acts by championing safety efforts, achieving safety objectives, and ensuring that safety is the top priority of all internal coworkers and external partners. Continuously monitor and evaluate contractor safety performance. Implement processes and learning opportunities necessary to achieve safety objectives.
• Monitor and assess all aspects of co-worker development needs and take an active role in the development of all direct reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in planning, development and execution of transmission construction projects, to deliver them safely, on schedule, within budget and according to the specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction efficiency and quality by seeking knowledge of emerging technology and industry best practices, through participation in related industry associations and internal teams. Identify and implement best practices in construction management.
• Identify and Implement strategies designed to improve Ameren's relationship with customers and landowners affected by construction activities. Serve as a key liaison between Ameren and local communities within assigned area of responsibility.
• Develop department policies, practices, procedures, processes and strategies; as dictated by emerging business needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Missouri and or Illinois preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. Seven or more years of project construction experience required. Five or more years of supervisory or high-level team/project leadership required. Transmission line or substation experience preferred.

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

Good leadership, management, analytical, communication, flexibility and human relations skills required. 24/7 availability required. Construction site visits are expected. Assists in storm restoration. Travel and Overtime may be required. After preliminary review, selected applicants must take the First Line Supervisor Test and obtain a recommended status in order to be eligible for additional selection procedures.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. The selected applicant's primary facility within the Ameren service territory will be determined upon hiring.

Compensation Range

$131,900.00 - $204,400.00

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.

Friday September 04, 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.