Project Manager

Ameren Services Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and integrate distribution projects into Ameren's energy delivery systems. You will oversee initiation through close-out, manage scope, schedule, budget, and coordinate with vendors and field teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering management, 3+ years in PM, and PMP certification (preferred). Travel within Ameren territory and potential emergency calls are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering/engineering management preferred.
• PMP certification preferred or actively pursue PMP after hire.
• Three years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in PM controls is preferred.
• Experience includes project management or lead engineering on large/medium projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including initiation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out.
• Manage project schedule, budget and resources including vendors/contractors.
• Serve as primary site authority for assigned project personnel and operations staff.
• Direct project team and lead the project management process.
• Track metrics and report to stakeholders; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Assist in developing or revising PM policies and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / engineering management

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Financial analysis tools

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

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 Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, completion and operational integration of distribution projects into Ameren's energy delivery systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leads the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close out.
• Manage project implementation including project schedule, project budget and the project resources including external vendors and contractors.
• Serves as the primary site authority for assigned project personnel and operations staff on major project-related issues.
• Direct project team and lead the project management process.
• Responsible for metrics tracking, associated reporting to stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory, corporate and business function procedures during all the phases of the project.
• Assist in development of, or revision to, function-specific project management policies, procedures, and implementation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, degree in an engineering or engineering management discipline preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or must actively pursue PMP certification upon hire. Three years relevant project management experience required. Relevant experience includes project management, and/or project lead engineering experience on large and medium complex projects. Experience in project management controls area preferred. Project coordination or team leadership experience preferred.

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

Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools required. General understanding of generation and distribution systems required. Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting required. May be required to work emergency callouts. Overnight travel within the Ameren territory required. Excellent leadership and organizational skills required. Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Additional Information

Standard Day Shift in office or field environment. Significant travel, overtime, and/or off-hour work may be required based upon individual project oversight needs. 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:

$86,300.00 - $209,100.00

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.

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.

Tuesday November 03, 2026

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

Tuesday November 03, 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.