Project Manager Engineering

at Canadian Pacific Railway in Bensenville, Illinois, United States

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 tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As Project Manager you will be expected to provide CPKC with effective project and construction management of internally and externally funded railway projects; including track, bridges, structures or other related facilities. Position will conduct feasibility studies, site reconnaissance, site surveying, development of order of magnitude initial cost estimates, project development and 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
Oversee design and permitting of assigned projects
Provide direction and oversight to engineering consultants working on CPKC projects
Prepare cost estimates, memos, technical reports and external correspondence
Provide conceptual design alternatives for internal business case reviews
Coordinate work activities with internal and external departments and customers to ensure the safe, cost-effective and responsive execution of projects and programs
Provide construction management of assigned projects
Represent CPKC at meetings with Public Agencies where coordination/approval is required for project execution
Provide timely and responsive service to Industrial Development for 3rd party customer projects
Review 3rd party customer and/or external projects to ensure CPKC Standards are met and CPKC operations are not impacted
Provide safety leadership through efficiency testing and job site safety audits
Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support CPKC's 24/7 operation
Requires travel when necessary to visit project sites and manage on site work. Anticipated travel 30-40%

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Professional Engineer (PE)(or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in design, construction oversight, and project management
Wiill consider applicant with equivalent heavy civil construction and project management experience
Construction management experience including site recon, surveying, scoping, cost estimating, construction supervision and contract administration
Familiar with AREMA standards, Safety and Health regulations, Environmental guidelines, Natural Resource permitting, GCOR, US public funding guidelines and requirements
Working knowledge of SAP, Windows 10, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, AutoCad (Civil 3D)
Effective interpersonal and communication skills

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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 ahealthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy andProcedures") 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... For full info follow application link.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.