Manager, Transmission Construction Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Transmission in Illinois seeks a Manager Transmission Construction to lead a team in planning, organizing and executing transmission construction projects. The role focuses on safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with a P.E. license in MO/IL and PMP certification preferred; requires 7+ years of project construction experience and 5+ years in supervisory roles. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• P.E. license in MO and/or IL preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years project construction experience.
• 5+ years supervisory or high-level team leadership experience.
• Transmission line or substation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety with zero unsafe acts; monitor contractor safety performance; implement processes to meet safety objectives.
• Monitor and develop direct reports; oversee co-worker development needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, develop and execute transmission construction projects; deliver safely, on schedule, within budget and to specifications.
• Drive construction efficiency and quality; seek best practices in construction management; participate in industry associations and internal teams.
• Identify strategies to improve Ameren's relationship with customers and landowners; serve as liaison between Ameren and local communities.
• Develop department policies, practices, procedures, processes and strategies as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

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 parental leave 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.

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.

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

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.