Contractor Services Supervisor

Ameren•Marion, IL

About The Position

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 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 and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. This position will be responsible for covering the Southern region. The Contractor Services Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the vendor-based electric construction and inspection crews, the management of their work in accordance with applicable contracts and agreements, and resolution of customer complaints. Additionally, they are responsible to assure that vendor's field supervision enforces all applicable Ameren policy, practices and safety rules, and resolves employee conflicts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years relevant experience in electric distribution required with supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, OR five or more years relevant experience in a heavy industrial or military environment including a minimum of three years in a supervisor role required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer skills required.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
May consider relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (e.g., Construction, Engineering, etc.) in lieu of up to one year experience.
Project Management skills preferred.
Basic knowledge of OTTC, Maximo,WPA, Emprv,OAS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide input to project planning and design.
Manage, develop, and evaluate contractor crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and inspection of the electric distribution system.
Provide clear expectations for their performance.
Schedule, assign, and direct the work in a safe, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with the applicable contracts and agreements.
Monitor and control project budget and schedules to insure that the proper resources are allocated so that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Provide budgetary cost tracking documentation and construction timeline schedules.
Document project scope changes and provide project updates to the Divisions as required.
Coordinate activities with customers, contractors, and other company departments.
Consistently enforce all WPA and safety rules and conduct Job Behavioral Observations with individuals and crews.
Consistently enforce appropriate corporate policies with contractor crews as required.
Contribute to the development and implementation of division and function goals. Identify and implement improvements in division operations to control costs and improve productivity and quality.