Project Manager Engineering - Minneapolis, MN at Canadian Pacific in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

• Req ID: 85450


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota


• Country: United States


• % of Travel: 30-40%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Available to: Internal & External


• Deadline to apply: 06/25/2021

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:

As Project Manager you will be expected to provide CP with effective project and construction management of internally and externally funded railway projects; including track, bridges, structures or other related facilities. Position will conduct feasibility studies, site reconnaissance, site surveying, development of order of magnitude initial cost estimates, project development and conceptual and detailed engineering design. Also, the successful candidate will be responsible to direct and coordinate site construction activities associated with assigned projects ensuring completion within targeted budget and finish dates.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Directly manage the execution of assigned projects and deliver projects within defined scope, on time and on budget;


• Oversee design and permitting of assigned projects;


• Provide direction and oversight to engineering consultants working on CP projects;


• Prepare cost estimates, memos, technical reports and external correspondence;


• Provide conceptual design alternatives for internal business case reviews;


• Co-ordinate work activities with internal and external departments and customers to ensure the safe, cost-effective and responsive execution of projects and programs;


• Provide construction management of assigned projects;


• Represent CP at meetings with Public Agencies where coordination/approval is required for project execution;


• Provide timely and responsive service to Industrial Development for 3rd party customer projects;


• Review 3rd party customer and/or external projects to ensure CP Standards are met and CP operations are not impacted;


• Provide safety leadership through efficiency testing and job site safety audits;


• Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support CP's 24/7 operation;


• Requires travel when necessary to visit project sites and manage on site work. Anticipated travel 30-40%.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors' degree in Civil Engineering;


• Professional Engineer (PE);


• Minimum 5 years of railway experience with progressive responsibility in design, construction oversight, and project management. As an alternate, will consider applicant with equivalent heavy civil construction and project management experience;


• Construction management experience including site recon, surveying, scoping, cost estimating, construction supervision and contract administration;


• Familiar with AREMA standards, Safety and Health regulations, Environmental guidelines, Natural Resource permitting, GCOR, US public funding guidelines and requirements;


• Working knowledge of SAP, Windows 10, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, AutoCad (Civil 3D);


• Effective interpersonal and communication 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety critical/sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check


• Reference check


• Education verification


• 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.