Manager Production Bridge Work

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.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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

 

POSITION 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
• 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./Canada without restrictions
• 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

 

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

 

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification
• 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 cand