What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER ENGINEER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION position at Canadian National Railway?
Hiring Salary Range : 102 000,00 - 134 000,00
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This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
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Job Summary
The Manager, Design and Construction 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 project objectives are met and requirements for construction clear. External coordination with stakeholders and regulatory agencies also required.
Main 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 for projects
- Handle internal stakeholders to ensure that projects meet requirements by using appropriate resources
- 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
Assistance and Technical Support
Operational Issues
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and field environments with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The incumbent is required to walk on uneven ground, climb up steep embankments, and walk long distances. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%) within the territory with potential to be away for periods of time depending on the projects being delivered. The role requires being available on-call 24 / 7 to respond to critical incidences and working long hours and weekends occasionally to complete projects.
Requirements
Experience
Design and Construction
o Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
o Experience with electrified (overhead catenary) railways
o Experience in combined traffic railroad corridor design and construction
o Experience in track survey, track design, bridge design, and specification writing
o Railway experience (Passenger and Freight)
Education / Certification / Designation
Competencies
Technical Skills / Knowledge
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
