Project Manager

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (cash balance)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful planning, execution, completion and integration of distribution projects into Ameren’s energy delivery systems.

You will lead the project planning process, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate vendors and contractors, and serve as the primary site authority for project personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate procedures throughout all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management required.
• PMP certification preferred or actively pursued after hire.
• Three years of relevant project management experience required.
• Experience includes managing projects on large/medium complex scopes.

Responsibilities

• Leads the project planning process from initiation to close out.
• Manages project schedule, budget, and external vendors/contractors.
• Serves as site authority for project personnel and operations staff.
• Directs project team and applies project management processes.
• Tracks metrics and reports to stakeholders while ensuring regulatory/compliance adherence.
• Contributes to development or revision of PM policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management

PMP certification preferred

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Tuesday November 03, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.