Project Manager; Power Delivery

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full-time Project Manager with 7+ years of experience to support our Power Delivery team, focused on Ameren transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. This role serves as a key client-facing leader responsible for managing projects from planning through construction and requires frequent travel to Ameren project sites.

• Serve as primary project manager and client contact for Ameren T&D projects; lead multi-disciplinary teams through planning, design, permitting, procurement support, and construction administration.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans; proactively address risks to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Prepare and execute project management plans aligned with H&S standards, including scope, risk registers, change logs, and communication plans.
• Coordinate multi-discipline teams (electrical, civil/structural, survey, environmental) to ensure integrated deliverables.
• Manage project financials including budget tracking, earned value analysis, invoicing, and monthly reporting.
• Lead/support proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimates, schedules, and client presentations for Ameren work.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure technical quality, code compliance, and alignment with Ameren standards.
• Support construction activities including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and coordination with Ameren field teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Ameren PMs, engineers, and program staff across Missouri and Illinois.
• Understand Ameren project delivery systems (CPOC/SLPOC), standards, and compliance requirements (NERC, FERC).
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues; lead effective client meetings and track action items.
• Identify opportunities to expand H&S services within the Ameren account, including new scope and strategic growth.
• Provide project oversight for transmission (34.5 kV-345 kV), distribution systems, and substation design/modifications.
• Apply knowledge of NESC, IEEE, NERC standards, and Ameren design requirements to ensure compliant, constructible deliverables.
• Support/lead route studies, siting, permitting strategies, and right-of-way coordination.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client engagement, conferences, and relationship building with Ameren leadership.
• Assist with proposals, qualifications, and presentations for Ameren and other utility clients.
• Support Ameren account strategy development, identifying growth in grid modernization, renewable integration, and system reliability.
• Contribute to QA programs, training initiatives, and SOP development for Power Delivery.
• Demonstrate H&S values: client service, technical excellence, collaboration, and ownership.

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience including project management
• Proven track record of managing multi-discipline engineering projects
• Knowledge of industry design standards such as NESC and IEEE
• Strong oral and written communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

• Familiarity with Ameren’s service territory, project delivery standards, or prior direct experience delivering engineering services to Ameren MO or IL
• PMP certification (Project Management Institute)
• Experience managing EPC or design-build transmission and distribution projects
• Familiarity with NERC, FERC Order 1000, and MISO processes
• Experience with grid modernization technologies (SCADA/EMS, AMI, BESS, etc.)
• Prior experience supporting investor-owned utilities (IOUs), preferably…