Manager Design & Construction-US

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers, consultants, contractors, and project managers as they lead both internal and external construction projects from initial concept to completion. The role will coordinate within CN to ensure that project objectives are met and requirements for construction are clear. External coordination with stakeholders and regulatory agencies is also required.

Responsibilities

• Project Management:
  • Coordinate internal and external capital expenditure projects
  • Handle projects with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate and handle capacity upgrade and other projects for internal functions
  • Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates of projects
  • Work with external stakeholders and other railroads to review and comment on designs and complete construction projects
  • Collaborate with and support the Manager, Public Works during negotiations with local municipalities regarding project elements
  • Collaborate with and support internal engineering projects and designs
• Project Tracking:
  • Ensure that projects are completed within established timelines and budget
  • Collaborate with Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, and Signals and Communication teams to ensure milestones are met
  • Handle external stakeholders such as customers, government agencies, regions, and municipalities during construction projects
• Assistance and Technical Support:
  • Provide internal assistance and guidance on construction projects
  • Aid on general design principles and engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy of specifications
  • Provide technical support and coaching to Operations on track geometry, layout, and concerns raised by the track team
  • Review and comment on plans and drawings
• Operational Issues:
  • Resolve internal issues and provide visibility to upper management
  • Respond to emergencies (e.g., derailments, washouts, natural disasters) and provide command centre support
  • Perform strike duty during unionized employee strikes

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and field environments with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. It requires walking on uneven ground, climbing steep embankments, and walking long distances. Regular travel (up to 50%) is necessary, with potential periods away from home. The incumbent must be available on-call 24/7 for critical incidents and occasionally work long hours or weekends to complete projects.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 7 to 15 years of experience in construction
  • Experience managing and mentoring junior staff
  • Railway experience (Passenger and Freight) is an asset
  • Experience with electrified (overhead catenary) railways is an asset
  • Experience in combined traffic railroad corridor design and construction is an asset
• Education/Certification/Designation:
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is an asset
  • Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) is an asset
  • Valid Driver's Licence

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Impactful and inclusive leadership
• Performance and value delivery
• Empowerment and talent development
• Strategic communication and influence
• Managerial courage and decisiveness
• Compliance
• Conflict management
• Support
• Planning
• Stakeholder management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Construction Law and Codes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to review construction plans and drawings
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) is an asset
• Knowledge of surveying is an asset