Project Manager II​/III​/IV; Transmission

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.

• 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

The Project Manager leads robust project teams to construct high voltage transmission line and substation projects. They are responsible for collaborating with team members to develop the project vision and execution strategy required to deliver projects successfully. The project manager has overall accountability for scope, budget and schedule with moderate levels of complexity and risk.

Dependent on successful candidate within the Ameren Operating Area and site availability.

• Obtains complete project scope definition and communicates scope to team members to gain project alignment and buy‑in from cross‑functional team members.
• Manages the scope, budget, and schedule of small to medium size and/or moderately complex projects and delivers projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Leads the project team in the planning and organization of project logistics, problem solving and processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement and successful project delivery.
• Develops/manages project budget, reviews and approves invoices, vendor proposals, and scope revisions. Develops project forecasts and revises project budgets and forecasts as necessary.
• Applies organization and leadership skills to ensure internal and external resources work together to meet project objectives.
• Manages stakeholder expectations for project delivery, facilitates transparency and adaptation, and communicates how projects drive value for the business.
• Leads the project team in the development of contracting strategies that maximize value to Ameren's customers.
• Proactively manages contracts to ensure that vendors/suppliers uphold the terms of the contract.
• Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; and change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; mentors team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.
• Demonstrates ability to lead, coach and guide others on project activities.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Five or more years of relevant experience in project management including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, or project accounting using cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend. Minimum five years required for this level. Experience managing high voltage transmission or large capital construction projects is strongly preferred.

Working-level understanding of Project Management techniques and skills. Solid understanding of project management tools (Primavera, Primavera Analytics, Maximo, Power Plan, Oracle BI, Unifier, etc.), change management strategies and principles; project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns/underruns; resources planning; vendor selection, motivation and management; cost controls and project analytics; schedule development, management and schedule controls;

project risks and risk management strategies; contract types and contracting strategy; project lifecycle and internal processes; stakeholder identification and management; project accounting and cost management; scope development, business justification and project benefits. Although an engineering degree is not required, the individual is expected to develop a sufficient technical understanding of the work; essential for managing technical projects and establishing credibility with the overall team.

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