Manager Signals & Communications Engineering (Alberta)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Manager Signals and Communications (S&C;) Engineering will provide support in coordinating project control activities on internal and external projects within Canada, the US and Mexico. The incumbent will generate estimates, prepare budget plans, perform administrative tasks and provide technical and/or management support to various stakeholders. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Generate estimates for wayside signals systems and crossing warning systems Work with stakeholders to document detailed scopes of work and resource requirements Develop and maintain a standard basis of estimate including typical bills of materials, costs of materials, labor and services, cost escalation allowances etc. Ensure a consistent, intuitive estimating filing system is in place, and status of requests are recorded and shared Prepare short-term and long-term budget plans & supporting resource forecasts Prepare sketches of proposed change(s) to site(s) Prepare one pagers, and populate information such as scope of work, costs, recoverables and associated risks Document and implement estimating processes, standards, checklists and templates for detailed and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates Mentor stakeholders with regards to estimated processes Facilitate integration of estimates into capital budget upon approval POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or 3+ years S&C; field/construction and/or S&C; design experience Valid driver's license required Valid passport with ability to travel to US/Mexico without restrictions Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with a process-oriented and detail-focused approach Self-motivated, able to work effectively without direct supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates strong attention to detail and commitment to structured processes WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Annual fitness subsidy Part time studies program PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Criminal history check Education verification Driver’s license verification and driving history Passport verification 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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p1t0s