Manager Production Bridge Work

Canadian Pacific Railway; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock plan

Performance incentive

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a frontline leader for its Engineering Department to oversee bridge and culvert construction projects. The role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and contractor management to keep projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include directing procurement-driven RFPs, scheduling, and coordination with Operations, Environmental, and Safety teams to ensure compliant, reliable rail infrastructure across North America.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of railroad bridge construction experience.
• Valid passport and ability to travel to US/Canada as needed.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with Procurement to issue construction RFPs and select contractors.
• Demonstrated collaboration with coworkers to execute bridge and culvert projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Procurement Team to develop and issue construction 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

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

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

Take on a leadership role within CPKC’s Engineering Department and help shape the future of our rail network. As a front-line leader, you will oversee bridge and culvert construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget in accordance with CPKC standards. You’ll cultivate a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence by guiding both CPKC and contractor teams and supporting the efficient movement of our railway network. This role offers a meaningful challenge and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on North America’s premier rail infrastructure. Join us to advance your career as a valued member of our Engineering Department.

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 construction experience
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions is an asset
• Ability to effectively manage budgets and work withProcurement 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

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 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

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).