Senior Manager, Bridges and Structures - Southern Region

Hiring Salary Range : $ 127,000.00 - 167,000.00

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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

Safety

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

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

Education / Certification / Designation

Competencies

Technical Skills / Knowledge

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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