Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Bridges and Structures - Southern Region is responsible for delivering the Capital and maintenance programming for the Southern Region's Bridges and Structures (B&S) group to ensure safe and reliable rail traffic operation. The incumbent develops, revises, and maintains short- and long-term capital and operating bridge and culvert maintenance budgets as well as programs. The position reviews, approves, and audits bridge and culvert inspection reports, assessing the load-carrying capacities of timber bridges and overseeing the development of maintenance drawings. The role collaborates with the Bridge Design, Bridge Assessment, and Bridge Quality groups at the system and Senior Management levels.

Main Responsibilities

Plant Management

• Develop and maintain a dynamic short- and long-term Capital and Operating Maintenance Program
• Prioritize upcoming and future years' repairs, retrofits, strengthening, and replacement of bridges and culverts
• Oversee the development of maintenance drawings in support of the Capital and Operating Programs
• Review and approve inspection reports submitted in the Bridge Condition System within the Bridge Management Program
• Perform field audits of bridge inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with CN's bridge inspection guidelines
• Identify bridges for detailed inspections and assessments
• Identify and prioritize bridge repairs
• Perform capacity rating of timber bridges and maintain up-to-date timber bridge capacity rating list
• Assess and approve occasional Heavy Axle Loads over timber bridge spans, providing guidelines and operating restrictions
• Inspect bridges for short- and long-term Capital and Operating Program planning
• Direct field Staff and Contractors

Collaboration and Support

• Provide detailed direction to consultants engaged by CN to assist with bridge maintenance, strengthening, and 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
• Participate in work safety audits of unionized employees
• Act as a structural resource for B&S as well as other departments
• Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Federal Rail Administration
• Develop relationships with other functions of engineering and other departments to advance the B&S program
Safety
• Implement Engineering Safety Action Plan (SAP), establishing specific B&S protocols
• Perform field visits specifically related to safety engagements and in keeping with the Engineering SAP
• Lead in work safety audits of unionized employees and mentor supervisor and managers in the Exposure Reduction Discussions (ERDs)

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather and environmental conditions as well as remote locations. Work shifts may vary and include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires occasional to regular travel (up to 40%), which includes overnight stays. The position must be able to work at heights.

Requirements

Experience

Bridges and Structures
• Minimum 10 years of experience in bridge design, management, assessment, construction or inspection
o Experience in spearheading unionized employees and interacting with Labour Relations
o Experience in estimation and cost control of bridge construction and maintenance projects
o Experience in interpretation, preparation, and enforcement of construction as well as procurement contracts
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.)
• Fall Protection Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
• Applies critical thinking
• Innovates
• Identifies needs and solves problems to create value for all stakeholders

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of railroad structures and structural behaviour
• Knowledge of bridge and maintenance of railway structures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) as well as PDF
• Ability to visually identify defects in structural steel, reinforced and pre- and post-tensioned concrete and timber structures
• Ability to assess drainage
• Knowledge of project and time management best practices
• Knowledge of railway bridge design
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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.