Project Manager

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

4d • $86,300 - $209,100

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. The role leads the project planning process from initiation through design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. It manages project implementation, including schedules, budgets, and resources such as external vendors and contractors, and serves as the primary site authority for assigned project personnel and operations staff on major project-related issues.

The Project Manager directs the project team and leads the project management process. The role tracks metrics, reports to stakeholders, and ensures compliance with regulatory, corporate, and business-function procedures throughout all project phases. It also assists in developing or revising function-specific project management policies, procedures, and implementation. The position is based in an office or field environment on a standard day shift; overnight travel within Ameren territory is required, and significant travel, overtime, off-hour work, or emergency callouts may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of relevant project management experience required; relevant experience may include project management and/or project lead engineering experience on large and medium complex projects.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Overnight travel within Ameren territory required.
• May be required to work emergency callouts.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in an engineering or engineering management discipline is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred; otherwise, the candidate must actively pursue PMP certification upon hire.
• Experience in project management controls is preferred.
• Project coordination or team leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage project implementation, including schedules, budgets, and resources such as external vendors and contractors.
• Serve as the primary site authority for assigned project personnel and operations staff on major project-related issues.
• Direct the project team and lead the project management process.
• Track metrics and report to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and business-function procedures during all project phases.
• Assist with developing or revising function-specific project management policies, procedures, and implementation.

Benefits

• 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 of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level