Manager Production Bridge Work

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Kansas City, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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: CPKC is looking for a dynamic front-line leader to manage bridge and culvert construction projects within our Structures Department, located in either Davenport, IA or Kansas City, MO. In this high-impact role, you will drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and budget efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Your leadership will be vital to the safe, reliable movement of our rail network. If you’re ready for a meaningful challenge and the opportunity to shape the future of rail infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 4 years of railroad bridge experience or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Knowledge of railroad bridge and culvert construction preferred
Ability to effectively manage budgets and work with CPKC Procurement Team to issue construction RFPs and select contractors
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with coworkers to support effective execution of bridge and culvert construction projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in computer systems
Participate in on-call schedule for emergency response, ensuring operational coverage

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred, not required
Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions

Responsibilities

Work with CPKC’s Procurement Team to develop and issue construction Request for Proposals (RFPs) and select contractors
Direct the scheduling, execution and material ordering for bridge and culvert construction projects
Plan and coordinate track block plans with Operations department
Track and manage bridge and culvert construction projects within assigned budgets
Conduct safety testing of bridge and culvert contractors to verify adherence with CPKC safety and policy requirements
Conduct audits of bridge and culvert projects to verify work completion in accordance with CPKC standards
Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and work with Environmental Team to plan work