Senior Manager, Bridges and Structures – Southern Region

Overview

Senior Manager, Bridges and Structures – Southern Region

Role focuses on 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. Develops, revises, and maintains short- and long-term capital and operating bridge and culvert maintenance budgets and programs. Reviews, approves, and audits bridge and culvert inspection reports, assesses load-carrying capacities of timber bridges, and oversees development of maintenance drawings.

Collaborates with the Bridge Design, Bridge Assessment, and Bridge Quality groups at system and Senior Management levels.

• 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

• Provide detailed direction to consultants engaged by CN to assist with bridge maintenance, strengthening, and replacement
• Review engineering reports and designs submitted by consultants
• Assist with the preparation of bridge design solutions that reflect 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 and other departments
• Participate in reviews and prepare responses to requests for information by Federal Rail Administration
• Develop relationships with other engineering functions and departments to advance the B&S program

• Implement Engineering Safety Action Plan (SAP), establishing specific B&S protocols
• Perform field visits related to safety engagements per the Engineering SAP
• Lead in work safety audits and mentor supervisors and managers in the Exposure Reduction Discussions (ERDs)

The role is performed in a mix of office and outdoor environments in various weather conditions and 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. Occasional to regular travel (up to 40%) including overnight stays. The position requires the ability to work at heights.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in bridge design, management, assessment, construction or inspection
• Experience in leading unionized employees and interfacing with Labour Relations
• Experience in estimation and cost control of bridge construction and maintenance projects
• Experience in interpretation, preparation, and enforcement of construction and procurement contracts
• Any experience in these areas is considered an asset

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.)
• Fall Protection Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering
• Any designation in these areas is considered an asset

• 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 stakeholders

• Knowledge of railroad…