Project Manager Engineering

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:

As Project Manager you will be expected to provide project and construction management of railway projects; including track, bridges and structures. Position will conduct feasibility studies, site reconnaissance, development of cost estimates, 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

Provide field construction management of assigned projects

Coordinate design and permitting of projects

Provide direction and guidance to engineering consultants working on CPKC projects

Prepare cost estimates for internal review

Provide conceptual design alternatives for internal business case reviews

Review 3rd party customer and/or external projects to ensure CPKC Standards are met and CPKC operations are not impacted

Provide safety leadership through job site safety audits

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or general equivalency is required

Valid driver’s license

Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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 lead on site work

Minimum 5 years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in design, construction oversight, and project management

Will consider applicant with equivalent heavy civil construction and project management experience

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

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 provide, 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: 104233

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Country: United States

% of Travel: 50-60%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 4

Job Available to: Internal & External

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