Industrial Development Project Manager

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As Industrial Development Project Manager, you are responsible for leading a portfolio of cross-functional projects, initiatives, and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders that facilitate and deliver quality revenue growth for CPKC. You derive the strategic approach to executing these projects to ensure the most efficient execution. You will work closely with customers to develop mutually efficient rail infrastructure that supports their business needs as well as efficient and fluid CPKC rail operations. The Industrial Development Project Manager is the key integrator/facilitator within CPKC to ensure corporate functions are undertaking appropriate due diligence to assess project feasibility.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understanding of the overall commodity market within the applicable area of responsibility as well as a corresponding understanding of CPKC’s infrastructure and service potential as it relates to the applicable marketplace.
• Proactively plan project deliverables towards achieving optimal project delivery.
• Analyze project risks, seeking out strategic recommendations to prepare and communicate risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and report project status pertaining to cost, schedule, scope, and risks.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders to drive timelines and deliverables related to each project and communicate transparent, accurate, and timely status updates.
• Work directly with the customer to assist in progressing their projects from design to completion.
• Identify opportunities to utilize CPKC owned land and track to accommodate shipping/receiving of railcars.
• Lead the development and execution of Construction, Private Siding and Track and Land License Agreements.
• Lead and support CPKC risk, environmental and safety related policies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a transportation, Civil Engineering, project management, and/or operations environment.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills, particularly when leading cross-functional teams.
• Understand project controls reporting, including software such as MS Project and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and independently manage workload.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to creatively solve problems.
• Familiarity with drafting and reviewing legal agreements would also be considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of CPKC business considered an asset.
• 20% travel.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package.
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.
• Part-time Studies Program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming 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.