Manager Bridge Maintenance - Davenport, IA at Canadian Pacific in Davenport, Iowa

Job Description:

• Req ID: 84362


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Davenport, Iowa


• Country: United States


• % of Travel:70-80%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Grade: Level 4


• Job Available to: Internal & External


• Deadline to apply: 05/12/2021

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for ensuring the inspection, maintenance and construction of bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other railway structures including buildings and other facilities in accordance with the requirements of CP's standards and any other applicable regulating/governing organizations. You will oversee a staff of unionized employees to ensure safety and productivity in full compliance with standards, policies, regulations and operating rules. In addition, you will provide leadership to help ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the railway as it relates to the Structures Department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspect bridges, culverts, retaining walls, Structures and Facilities in accordance with all applicable Regulatory and CP Policies and procedures;


• Heavily involved in the development and execution of multi-year construction and maintenance plans for assigned territory;


• Develop and executeSafety Programs to ensure that employees work in a safe and approved manner (compliance with Policies, SPC's, Work practices);


• Ensure that work is carried out in a manner that complies with applicable collective bargaining agreements;


• Supervise and lead staff to ensure the safe and effective execution of work;


• Responsible for cost-effective management and delivery of Capital, Programmed Expense and Operating budgets;


• Liaise and coordinate with regulatory agencies, third parties, and other CP departments to ensure the timely execution of Structures maintenance and project work;


• Work interdependently with other CP operating departments and internal customers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in Engineering (Engineer/Technologist) is considered an asset;


• Previous experience in construction an asset;


• Must beor become aqualified bridge inspector;


• Effective communication skills, written/oral and understanding of computer systems;


• Strong Leadership skills;


• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package


• Employer Funded Retirement Plan


• Employee Share Purchase Plan


• Performance Incentive Program


• Annual Fitness Subsidy


• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is considered a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical evaluation that includes a vision, hearing, drug screening and pre-employment physical.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check


• Last 3 years of driving history


• Last 7 years of employment history


• Social Security number verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.