Project Manager of Signals & Communications

Join CPKC, North America’s 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, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Join our Signal and Communications (S&C) Engineering – Project Management team and lead a portfolio of capital projects valued up to $50 million for CPKC Signals & Communications. Based in Kansas City, MO you will manage all aspects of project delivery—including estimating, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning—primarily across the United States, with occasional involvement in Canada and Mexico. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, you’ll drive successful outcomes and report directly to the Director of S&C Program Management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on railway communications infrastructure in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure capital projects are delivered according to established scope, budget, schedule, and desired outcomes
• Develop project scopes and coordinate key activities, such as site surveys, stakeholder input, and pre-design meetings
• Manage project cost estimates, prepare funding submissions, and oversee financial planning including cash flow and variance reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create execution plans and schedule milestones, supporting effective project management and tracking
• Compile and distribute comprehensive project reports, and facilitate regular review meetings to monitor progress
• Administer third-party service contracts by defining requirements, soliciting bids, and handling purchase orders and invoices
• Supervise procurement, logistics management, and reporting for project materials, working with both suppliers and internal inventory teams
• Foster partnerships and support project development in coordination with other railroad organizations
• Proactively manage project risks, implement change requests in accordance with protocols, and assist with accounting duties like invoice review and accruals
• Maintain accurate records of project assets and locations, generate required reports, support documentation standards, and collaborate on product improvements with standards teams

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Electrical background with a minimum of five years’ hands-on experience in electrical design and/or installation
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation is an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent of 3 years of practical experience in managing projects
• Background in railroad or transportation sectors, with knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (such as Federal Railroad Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge with S&C operations, maintenance, and construction projects
• Proficiency in Power BI, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and FileMaker Pro
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

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:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• 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: 105183
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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