Engineering Project Manager

Join CPKC North Americas first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities fuel economic growth and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity accountability and pride. With opportunities for training development and advancement youre not just building a careeryoure part of something bigger. Together we move goods connect people and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a key contributor to CPKCs Engineering team the Engineering Project Manager provides project support to field engineering managers through the planning estimating and coordination of track projects and creating monitoring and analyzing capital and maintenance track programs. The successful candidate will prepare requests for materials and contractor support review and process invoices complete monthly financial reports of accruals and budget forecasts and provide project management reviews and guidance for engineering managers.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage SAP Project Systems data and project administration including project structures networks material charge-outs scope updates purchase requisitions purchase order adjustments invoice processing and vendor support
• Create purchase requisitions for procurement of materials and/or contractor support
• Coordinate project reconciliations to validate all labour material and invoice charges and close out projects
• Reviews and processes invoices according to per contract and project accuracy
• Prepare monthly financial reports including project forecasts accruals budget tracking and cost variance analysis
• Manage engineering projects within budget constraints and policy
• Review capital project budgets with Engineering Managers monthly and support corrective actions as needed
• Comply with all related CPKC policies including Procurement Finance and Accounting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency; post-secondary education is beneficial
• Valid drivers license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering construction or the railroad industry with hands-on experience managing project scope budgets deliverables and schedules to drive successful project completion
• Understanding of Engineering Field Operations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Excel and SAP for data tracking reporting and project support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Testing

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Drivers license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

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.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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).

• Req ID: 106403
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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