Rail Bridge Construction Lead - Safety & Delivery

Canadian Pacific Railway; Shreveport (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee bridge and culvert construction projects across North America. You will guide front-line teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with Procurement and Operations to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes safety culture, reliability, and collaboration with both internal teams and contractors, offering meaningful impact within CPKC’s engineering organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 4+ years of railroad bridge construction experience.
• Passport with ability to travel to U.S./Canada is an asset.
• Ability to manage budgets with Procurement Team for RFPs and contractor selection.
• Demonstrated collaboration and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue construction RFPs with Procurement Team.
• Direct scheduling, execution and material ordering for bridge/culvert construction.
• Plan and coordinate track block plans with Operations.
• Track and manage bridge/culvert projects within assigned budgets.
• Conduct safety testing of contractors to verify policy adherence.
• Audit projects to verify compliance with CPKC standards.
• Ensure environmental requirements are met with Environmental Team.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee bridge and culvert construction projects across North America. You will guide front-line teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with Procurement and Operations to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes safety culture, reliability, and collaboration with both internal teams and contractors, offering meaningful impact within CPKC’s engineering organization.