Public Works Manager, Rail Crossing & Safety

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad, seeks a seasoned leader to drive safety, service, productivity, and financial performance across crossing and right-of-way operations in Kansas City.

You will represent the company with government and regulatory partners, coordinate with municipalities and agencies, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of railroad experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues.
• Highly motivated individual, able to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government agencies, regulators, utilities, and internal departments on construction, crossing, and signal projects.
• Oversee all flagging coordination for third-party projects.
• Lead negotiations for at-grade crossing closures and cost apportionment on joint projects.
• Prepare and process Crossing and Signal Agreements for public and private projects.
• Identify and leverage outside funding sources for construction and upgrades.
• Ensure outside parties comply with safety standards on railway property.
• Serve as primary contact for public agencies and stakeholders on crossing safety and right-of-way matters.
• Participate in on-site visits with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad, seeks a seasoned leader to drive safety, service, productivity, and financial performance across crossing and right-of-way operations in Kansas City.

You will represent the company with government and regulatory partners, coordinate with municipalities and agencies, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to resolve issues quickly and effectively.