Engineering Project Manager

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:

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 review and guidance for engineering managers.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists with collection and preparation of estimates with engineering managers
• Prepares project networks creation in SAP project systems
• Creates purchase requisitions for procurement of materials and/or contractor support
• Reviews and processes invoices accordingly per contract and project accuracy
• Completes monthly financial reports for forecasts and accruals
• Manages projects, often with budgets up to $5M in size
• Reviews capital budgets with engineering managers monthly
• Develop annual plans for future work

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 
• Minimum two (2) years of engineering, construction or railroad industry experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written means
• Proficient in Excel

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.

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen.  We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free. 

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• 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.

With Job Requisition Fields

• Req ID: 102322
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel:
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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