Manager Bridge Maintenance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Northdale (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension/retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Manager to oversee inspections and maintenance of railroad bridges across the Southern Division. The role requires guiding field teams, coordinating repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will mentor maintenance crews, collaborate with engineering, and develop action plans to protect assets and ensure reliable operations. This leadership position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• 4+ years in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance, or construction.
• supervisory experience required, coordinating crews and activities.
• knowledge of FRA bridge safety standards and safety policies.
• ability to mentor teams and work with engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers on bridge inspection methods and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate bridge maintenance, repair, and construction activities (concrete restoration, steel repairs).
• Conduct inspections in line with FRA standards and company policies.
• Review maintenance activities to ensure adherence to Red Book guidelines.
• Assess bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and related structures for safe operation.
• Operate inspection equipment to enable detailed assessments.
• Supervise union crews and resolve grievances per collective bargaining agreements.
• Arrange track authorities for on-track bridge inspections; ensure safety.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Supervisory experience

Federal FRA standards

Leadership

Effective communication

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

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

Are you passionate about protecting the safety and integrity of railroad infrastructure? The Bridge Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure by overseeing inspections of bridges and related structures across the network. This leadership position involves providing expert guidance based on real‑time field assessments, mentoring maintenance teams, and collaborating with engineering staff to address structural concerns. The supervisor is responsible for developing effective action plans and ensuring compliance with all safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on transportation safety while growing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment. This position may be based in any of the following locations within CPKC's US Track Southern Division: Baton Rouge, LA; Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide guidance to territory managers on optimal bridge inspection methods and maintenance strategies, contributing significantly to asset protection and operational reliability
• Coordinate and manage bridge maintenance, repair, and construction activities, encompassing tasks such as concrete restoration, steel structure repairs, and ongoing upkeep
• Conduct thorough bridge inspections aligned with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) bridge safety standards and CPKC's industry‑leading bridge safety management policies, ensuring the safety and reliability of vital infrastructure
• Review and audit bridge maintenance and renewal activities to confirm they adhere to CPKC's Structures Red Book guidelines, promoting consistent and high‑quality standards
• Assess structural assets such as bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables to maintain safe and efficient operation
• Operate specialized bridge inspection vehicles to facilitate detailed assessments and streamline inspection processes
• Supervise unionized crews by coordinating their daily activities and ensuring grievances are resolved according to collective bargaining agreements
• Coordinate logistics by securing required track authorities for on‑track bridge inspections, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license: Class A Commercial Driver's License is an asset
• Minimum of 4 years' railroad bridge inspection, maintenance, or construction experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Bridge Inspector certification
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions
• Knowledge of field inspection, maintenance, and construction practices for railroad bridges
• 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

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 required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• 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 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).