Construction Coordinator (Vegetation)

About Ameren Missouri

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.

About The Position

The Vegetation Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day coordinating duties associated with the scheduling and management of construction, maintenance and compliance work performed by various vegetation contractor crews.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with various internal Customers, Superintendents, Construction Supervisors, Engineers, and other personnel to coordinate vegetation work and/or resolve complaints.
• Identify & act to halt and/or eliminate unsafe acts in the workplace.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all parties regarding contractor job scheduling.
• At times to assign and/or direct employees regarding their work assignment.
• Manage & coordinate contractor employees that support multiple locations across the service territory.
• Create purchase order requisitions and approve contractor invoices.
• Monitor daily compliance reports and track compliance dates to ensure compliance.
• Assign, schedule & track vegetation work, for the assigned work groups.
• Efficient utilization of company resources and assets.
• Review of project folders to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct (lead) training for contractors and for work groups within Vegetation Management.
• Coordinate and track projects completed by outside contractors; interface with internal and external resources to coordinate project completion requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the annual Vegetation Management goals and execution of the business plan.
• Storm support required during storm restoration efforts.
• Other duties will include special projects as assigned.

Must possess, or have available, a motor vehicle for use on the job.

The Vegetation Coordinator works a standard day-shift. Work is done primarily in the office. Site visits are required, as necessary. Subject to 24-hour emergency call; may be required to participate in callout duty rotation.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Two or more years of relevant experience required. Experience may be reduced for candidates with a Bachelor Degree in a preferred field. ISA arborist certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year after hire.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Basic computer proficiency; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Proficiency with specific Ameren systems preferred (e.g. ORACLE, TRIS, EMPRV, GCAM/MAXIMO, CDIS, EADMS, ROD, ArcGIS) preferred; and the following Ameren competencies: Be Strategic, Continuously Improve, Deliver Results, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, and Think Customer.

Amerens selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

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.