Manager Public Works
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: Lead safety, service, productivity, and financial performance across CPKC’s crossing and right-of-way‑ operations. In this role, you will represent the company with government and regulatory partners to advance meaningful safety improvements at public and private crossings. You will also address inquiries from municipalities, agencies, and citizens with expertise while collaborating across Operations and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively. This position is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri or Shreveport LA.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5+ or more years of railroad experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues
- Must be highly motivated individual who is comfortable working independently in an unstructured, multi-disciplinary team atmosphere
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with government agencies, regulators, utilities, outside parties, and internal departments on construction, crossing, and signal projects
- Oversee all flagging coordination for third-party projects
- Lead negotiations for at grade crossing closures and cost apportionment on joint projects
- Prepare and process Crossing and Signal Agreements for public and private projects
- Identify and leverage outside funding sources for construction and upgrade initiatives
- Ensure outside parties comply with CPKC, AREMA, and regulatory safety standards when working on railway property
- Serve as the primary contact for public agencies and stakeholders on crossing safety, right-of-‑way matters, and public project coordination
Benefits
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
