Project Manager - Engineering Job at CPKC, Kansas City, MO

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  • CPKC
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

Purpose of the position:

As Project Manager you will be expected to provide project and construction management of railway projects; including track, bridges, structures or other related facilities. Position will conduct feasibility studies, site reconnaissance, development of cost estimates, conceptual and detailed engineering design. Also, the successful candidate will be responsible to direct and coordinate site construction activities associated with assigned projects ensuring completion within targeted budget and finish dates.

Position accountabilities

  • Directly manage the execution of assigned projects and deliver projects within defined scope, on time and on budget
  • Provide field construction management of assigned projects
  • Oversee design and permitting of projects
  • Provide direction and oversight to engineering consultants working on CPKC projects
  • Prepare cost estimates for internal review
  • Provide conceptual design alternatives for internal business case reviews
  • Review 3rd party customer and/or external projects to ensure CPKC Standards are met and CPKC operations are not impacted
  • Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support CPKC’s 24/7 operation
  • Provide safety leadership through job site safety audits
  • Requires travel when necessary to visit project sites and manage on site work. Anticipated travel 50-60%

Position requirements

  • Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering is preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 5 years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in design, construction oversight, and project management
  • Will consider applicant with equivalent heavy civil construction and project management experience

What CPKC has to offer

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Employer Funded Retirement Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Performance Incentive Program
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program

Medical Requirements

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

Background Investigation

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

  • Criminal history check
  • Reference check
  • Driver’s License Verification
  • Last 3 years of driving history
  • Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
  • Social Security number verification
  • Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Part time, Traineeship, Flexible hours,

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