Specialist Project Controls & Business Planning

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:

The Specialist Project Controls isResponsible for budgeting forecasting monitoring and reporting Real Estate and Industrial Development performance metrics. Supports revenue capital and expense targets through project tracking financial analysis reporting data management and account reconciliation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor project revenue and agreement performance against budgets and forecasts
• Identify analyze and report variances to targets and objectives
• Support development of project budgets schedules and revenue plans
• Maintain clear and accurate forecast and performance reporting
• Manage SAP and BPC data entry and provide timely reporting support
• Perform monthly quarterly and annual account reconciliations
• Promote best practices in project controls monitoring and reporting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in Business Accounting Finance Engineering or Project Managementis considered a strong asset
• Minimum 5 years of combined experiencein one or more of the following areas: financial planning accounting engineering project management project controls construction and railway operations
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and align on common objectives
• Knowledge of financial analysis including investment returns commercial terms operating margins accounting reconciliation and investment evaluation
• Proficiency in SAP BPC and Excel including accurate data entry data queries and analysis of large data sets
• Experience with project scoping planning estimating scheduling budgeting and portfolio execution
• Ability to set priorities manage deadlines and deliver work efficiently and effectivelyin a dynamic environment

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

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: 106444
• Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services
• 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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