Construction Project Lead

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assure that contractors are satisfying requirements in regards to critical path scheduling, cost tracking, material deliveries and subcontractor activities.
• Maintain day-to-day surveillance of construction activities to assure compliance with safety, budget, specifications, drawings, and job instructions.
• Assure compliance of contractors with job working rules, workman’s protection assurance (WPA), safety procedures (OSHA), environmental regulations, and Ameren procedures and policies.
• Participate in project design, vendor selection and contractor performance evaluations.
• Provide interface and coordination for assigned contractors with operations, engineering, architect/engineering firms, other contractors, regulatory authorities and others as required for construction work on Ameren property.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Five or more years of project design, construction, or power plant engineering related experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with contractors on multiple, complex projects;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Good leadership, decision making, and human relations skills;
• Ability to work effectively with conflicting priorities and stressful situations in a team-oriented environment;
• Knowledge of OSHA, safety and environmental requirements;
• The following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Additional Information

• Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
• Compensation Range: $111,100.00 - $172,200.00
• If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Monday July 13, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.