Engineering Project Manager

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support field engineering managers in planning, estimating, and coordinating track projects across North America. You will prepare materials, review invoices, and deliver monthly financials while guiding project reviews.

This role requires strong SAP and Excel skills, a minimum of 2 years in engineering or railroad projects, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Join a team driven by safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, construction, or railroad industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP for data tracking, reporting and project support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with cross-department collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP Project Systems data and project administration, including project structures, networks, material charge-outs, scope updates, purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, invoice processing, and vendor support
• Create purchase requisitions for procurement of materials and/or contractor support
• Coordinate project reconciliations to validate labour, material and invoice charges, and close out projects
• Reviews and processes invoices according to per contract and project accuracy
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including project forecasts, accruals, budget tracking and cost variance analysis
• Manage engineering projects within budget constraints and policy
• Review capital project budgets with Engineering Managers monthly and support corrective actions as needed
• Comply with all related CPKC policies including Procurement, Finance and Accounting

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education beneficial

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/25/26

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 a key contributor to CPKC’s Engineering team, the Engineering Project Manager provides project support to field engineering managers through the planning, estimating, and coordination of track projects, and creating, monitoring and analyzing capital and maintenance track programs. The successful candidate will prepare requests for materials and contractor support, review and process invoices, complete monthly financial reports of accruals and budget forecasts, and provide project management reviews and guidance for engineering managers.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage SAP Project Systems data and project administration, including project structures, networks, material charge-outs, scope updates, purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, invoice processing, and vendor support
• Create purchase requisitions for procurement of materials and/or contractor support
• Coordinate project reconciliations to validate all labour, material and invoice charges, and close out projects
• Reviews and processes invoices according to per contract and project accuracy
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including project forecasts, accruals, budget tracking and cost variance analysis
• Manage engineering projects within budget constraints and policy
• Review capital project budgets with Engineering Managers monthly and support corrective actions as needed
• Comply with all related CPKC policies including Procurement, Finance and Accounting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency; post-secondary education is beneficial
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, construction, or the railroad industry, with hands-on experience managing project scope, budgets, deliverables, and schedules to drive successful project completion
• Understanding of Engineering Field Operations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Excel and SAP for data tracking, reporting and project support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

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

Drug Testing

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).