Project Supervisor

CPKC•Davenport, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Engineering team as Supervisor of Projects, where you’ll help deliver track infrastructure projects that keep our Class I railroad network safe, reliable, and efficient. In this role, you’ll support Field Engineering Managers by planning, estimating, coordinating, and overseeing capital and maintenance projects from concept through completion. You’ll ensure work meets Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and internal engineering standards while contributing to improvements in safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
Valid driver's license
Minimum of 2 years of experience in railroad engineering, track construction, or infrastructure project management
Strong analytical skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel Word and SAP or similar project management systems
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to clearly and professionally relay information to various audiences

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage capital field projects, including switch and crossing installations, hot box detector installations, and rail de-stressing work
Perform office-related project support, including ordering materials, coordinating contractors and CPKC crews, validating invoices, and processing payments
Collaborate with engineering managers to scope, estimate, and schedule track construction and maintenance projects
Coordinate SAP project networks and procurement processes for materials and contractor services
Review and process contractor invoices in alignment with project scope and contract terms
Prepare monthly financial reports including budget forecasts and accruals
Lead track infrastructure projects up to $5M in size
Conduct monthly capital budget reviews and support annual planning for future work