Supervises a team of project managers or other project team members responsible to plan, execute, organize, support, audit, report and control major transmission projects.
Leads a team of Project Managers that are responsible for the successful execution of large capital projects to include scope, cost and schedule.
Works with other cross functional organization leaders in the development of a portfolio level strategy to ensure the successful and efficient execution of all capital projects in the portfolio.
Identifies and deploys process improvement initiatives across the organization to reduce project costs and improve overall portfolio execution.
Assesses and controls project, program and portfolio risks.
Monitors and enforces standards, policies, and procedures established by Transmission and Ameren Corporation and regulatory entities.
Supervises, trains and guides team members to manage projects, audit projects, review and approve purchase orders and contracts, analyze scope change and design change requests, analyze progress and productivity and routine cost reporting, maintain cost monitoring function on site of major projects, participate in the development of the Transmission project and portfolio budget, ensure accurate forecasts, financial analysis and reporting, assist in the development of project justifications and statistical analysis, complete service agreements and other business requirements, lead and participate in financial process improvements and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, engineering discipline or construction discipline from an accredited college or university required
MBA preferred
PMP preferred
Seven or more years of relevant experience in project management required
Relevant experience includes managing large-scale projects, and/or serving as lead project engineer on large projects, or contractor management experience in like capacity, etc.
Project management experience of Transmission projects preferred
Three or more years of supervisory or high-level team/project leadership experience required
Strong competency and experience with project management processes and tools required
Project management experience with large construction efforts required
General understanding of transmission systems and a thorough understanding of the Transmission Project Lifecycle is required
Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting required
Excellent leadership and organizational skills required
Must be highly driven with the ability to work effectively with competing priorities and under stressful situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

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 paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial analysisprocess improvementrisk assessmentcost monitoringscope managementschedule managementcontract managementstatistical analysisportfolio management

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsteam managementproblem-solvingability to work under pressureinterpersonal skillstraining and guidancestrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAPMP