Manager, Bridges and Structures- BC
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, and miscellaneous structures in accordance with sound engineering practices, approved railway standards, and the CN operating plan. Work may be performed by company union forces or outside contractors. In addition, the Manager is responsible for ensuring safety and enforcement of rules, managing tight operating and capital budgets, planning work to fully utilize union workforce and complete within established budgets. The incumbent manages vehicle fleet and equipment efficiently as well as explores new technologies and methods for improving safety and productivity.
Main Responsibilities
Plant Management
Act as a structural resource for Bridges and Structures and other departments
Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Staff Management
The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. Work shifts may vary and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires frequent travel (40%) which will include overnight stays away from home.
Experience
Bridges and Structures
Education/Certification/Designation
Competencies
The incumbent is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, and miscellaneous structures in accordance with sound engineering practices, approved railway standards, and the CN operating plan. Work may be performed by company union forces or outside contractors. In addition, the Manager is responsible for ensuring safety and enforcement of rules, managing tight operating and capital budgets, planning work to fully utilize union workforce and complete within established budgets. The incumbent manages vehicle fleet and equipment efficiently as well as explores new technologies and methods for improving safety and productivity.
Main Responsibilities
Plant Management
- Prepare the Capital Bridge Program
- Maintain and update a 5-year Program
- Prioritize work by inspecting field conditions, reviewing inspection and ratings reports, and considering line capacity and tonnage
- Work with Engineers and Supervisors to develop preliminary designs, detailed cost estimates and project schedules
- Review engineering plans and specifications for constructability
- Prepare and review tender documents and oversee the selection and award of contracts engaging external contractors and consultants
- Manage all phases of construction and assure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards
- Review and approve dimensional loads and provide restrictions for operating across assigned territory
- Review and respond to requests by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other regulatory agencies
- Implement safety programs for the organization and outside workforce
- Coordinate work with other internal departments
- Review bridge condition reports provided by Inspectors and technical reports prepared by ratings group
- Prioritize and oversee maintenance work
- Direct immediate repairs
- Respond immediately to emergencies (derailments, bridge outages, serious accident or injury), including work outside the scope of normal duties
- Provide detailed direction to consultants hired by CN to assist with bridge maintenance, strengthening or replacement
- Review engineering reports and designs that are submitted by consultants
- Assist with the preparation of bridge design solutions that reflect the most cost-effective methods while minimizing disruptions to operations
- Provide engineering support to supervisors and field personnel during construction and maintenance activities
Act as a structural resource for Bridges and Structures and other departments
Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Staff Management
- Evaluate and manage manpower requirements
- Plan and implement succession plan for Bridges and Structures staff
- Take appropriate action to correct unsafe conditions and behaviours
- Communicate company policy and goals to union workforce
- Provide recognition, coaching and feedback
- Manage union workforce in accordance with governing collective bargaining agreements
The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. Work shifts may vary and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires frequent travel (40%) which will include overnight stays away from home.
Experience
Bridges and Structures
- Minimum 7 years of railroad bridge experience
- Minimum 10 years of railroad bridge engineering with proven management experience*
- Experience with the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Manual, railway bridge design and capacity rating*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering*
- Professional Engineer Certification*
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
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
- High
- Planning
- Coordination
- Depth of analysis
- Knowledge of railroad structures, construction and maintenance techniques, identification and remediation of bridge deficiencies
- Familiarity with railroad operating rules
- Knowledge of engineering track standards and railroad operations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word)
- Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Programs (SAP)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage bridge, culvert, and structures construction and maintenance programs, including capital planning, inspections, project delivery, budgets, contractors, and compliance with railway standards. Lead and support staff and union workforces, coordinate with internal teams and regulators, and respond to safety issues and operational emergencies.
Requirements
The posting specifies a minimum of 7 years of railroad bridge experience and 10 years of railroad bridge engineering with proven management experience; the latter is marked as an asset rather than mandatory. A valid driver's licence is required, while a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and professional engineer certification are assets; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Railroad Bridge Engineering
- Bridge Construction and Maintenance
- Bridge Inspection and Condition Assessment
- Bridge Design and Capacity Rating
- Capital Program Management
- Project Scheduling and Cost Estimation
- Contractor and Consultant Management
- Railway Standards and AREMA
- Railroad Operations
- Safety Management
- Union Workforce Management
- Emergency Response
- Engineering Plan Review
- Budget Management
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- SAP
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Railroad Bridges
- Culverts
- Structures
- Bridge Construction
- Bridge Maintenance
- AREMA Manual
- Railway Bridge Design
- Bridge Capacity Rating
- Bridge Inspections
- Bridge Deficiencies
- Capital Bridge Program
- Five-Year Program
- Engineering Standards
- Railroad Operating Rules
- Railroad Operations
- Construction Management
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Estimates
- Tender Documents
- Contractor Selection
- Consultant Management
- Safety Programs
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Federal Railroad Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- SAP
- Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer Certification
- Valid Driver's Licence