Manager Public Works

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:Lead safety, service, productivity, and financial performance across CPKC’s crossing and right-of-way‑ operations. In this role, you will represent the company with government and regulatory partners to advance meaningful safety improvements at public and private crossings. You will also address inquiries from municipalities, agencies, and citizens with expertise while collaborating across Operations and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively. This position can be headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri or St. Paul Minneapolis.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:Coordinate with government agencies, regulators, utilities, outside parties, and internal departments on construction, crossing, and signal projectsOversee all flagging coordination for third-party projectsLead negotiations for at grade crossing closures and cost apportionment on joint projectsPrepare and process Crossing and Signal Agreements for public and private projectsIdentify and leverage outside funding sources for construction and upgrade initiativesEnsure outside parties comply with CPKC, AREMA, and regulatory safety standards when working on railway propertyServe as the primary contact for public agencies and stakeholders on crossing safety, right-of-way matters, and public project coordinationParticipate in on site visits with internal and external stakeholdersPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent experience Minimum 5+ or more years of railroad experienceValid driver’s licenseAbility to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issuesMust be highly motivated individual who is comfortable working independently in an unstructured, multi-disciplinary team atmosphereProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) with the ability to effectively utilize these tools to support daily business operationsWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:Competitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-time studies programPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Drug TestingThis position is subject to a negative company drug test.Background InvestigationCriminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesDriver’s license verification and driving historySocial Security Number verificationBECOMING 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 ProgramBecoming 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: 106194Department: EngineeringJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Kansas City, MissouriCountry: United States% of Travel: 40-50%# of Positions: 1Job Grade: 4Job Available to: Internal & External#LI-ONSITE#LI-SP1