Public Works Manager

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:

Become part of our Projects & Public Works team in Kansas City, MO, where you will manage oversight of third-party projects-including passenger and commuter rail, utilities, and public works-that affect CPKC property and operations. In this role, you will serve as a liaison between CPKC and government or regulatory agencies, helping assess, recommend, and promote safety improvements for both public and private railway crossings and grade separations. You will also address concerns and respond to inquiries from governmental authorities, municipalities, private citizens, and other external parties regarding right-of-way, grade crossing, and signal-related issues. This position is ideal for someone with strong negotiation and communication abilities, complemented by a solid engineering background. This position's primary work location may be in either Kansas City, MO or St. Paul, MN.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct all public infrastructure projects within a Public Works US territory, ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards
• Supervise flagging activities and manage crossing and signal agreements for projects sponsored by both third parties and public/private entities
• Spearhead negotiations for at-grade crossing closures and establish cost-sharing arrangements for joint projects as per company guidelines
• Monitor industry funding opportunities and initiate annual projects to secure external grants for railway construction and enhancements
• Ensure external contractors comply with CPKC, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and corporate safety and insurance policies when working on railway property
• Represent CPKC at public forums, site assessments, and other key stakeholder engagements to advance project goals
• Conduct onsite inspections and coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside consultants, and customers
• Develop and submit annual capital appropriation requests supporting public project planning and financial stewardship
• Serve as the main liaison to government agencies
• Manage FRA Quiet Zone initiatives and facilitate community involvement in railway projects
• Resolve safety issues arising from railway operations and address concerns related to road/rail crossings and right-of-way properties

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience in the railroad or transportation sectors, with strong knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including FRA and AREMA standards
• Highly motivated self-starter, comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel across the territory to inspect sites and engage with municipal and regulatory authorities, as well as internal stakeholders

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:

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.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver's license verification and driving history
• 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).

• Req ID: 105217
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 40-50%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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