Manager, Transmission Construction Services

Ameren Services Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (100% employer paid)

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays (15 days)

Parental leave and family caregiver :n

Job summary

Ameren Transmission in Missouri seeks a Manager Transmission Construction to lead a team of engineers and contractors in planning, organizing, and executing transmission construction projects. You will ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering, PE license preferred, PMP preferred, and 7+ years of project construction experience with 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Good leadership, management, analytical, communication, flexibility and human relations skills required.
• 24/7 availability required. Construction site visits are expected.
• Travel and Overtime may be required.
• After preliminary review, select applicants must take the First Line Supervisor Test for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety with zero unsafe acts and monitor contractor safety performance.
• Monitor and assess co-worker development needs and active role in developing direct reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in planning, development and execution of transmission construction projects, delivering safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting emerging technology and industry best practices and implementing best practices in construction management.
• Identify strategies to improve Ameren's relationship with customers and landowners affected by construction activities; serve as liaison with local communities.
• Develop department policies, practices, procedures and strategies as business needs evolve.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Analytical

Communication

Flexibility

Human relations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in MO/IL

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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.