CPKC · 1 week ago
Senior Manager Track Standards
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCPKC is North America’s first transnational railroad connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Track Standards to oversee the development and communication of track standards and specifications. The role focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency, and sound engineering practices while meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements across North America.
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Responsibilities
Direct development, evaluation and continuous improvement of track products, and material standards to maximize safety, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency for use in the various service environments across CPKC
Responsible for development and communication to the field of maintenance of way rules, policies, requirements, and instructions and standard practice circulars
Oversee development of trackwork designs and plans to support track maintenance and construction projects system wide
Hold signatory authority in accordance with the Corporate Delegation of Management Authority (DOMA)
Exercise personnel management authority as defined by the Human Resources Authority Matrix
Serve as a CPKC representative and spokesperson for industry cooperation and regulatory authorities on track issues
Monitor the implementation of track and Maintenance of Way (MOW) standards across all regions
Manage standards, specifications, risk analysis, and value engineering associated with CPKC’s procurement of track-related products
Safety Management System (SMS) compliance on standards related to track
Manage standards, specifications, risk analysis, and value engineering associated with CPKC’s procurement of track-related products
Safety Management System (SMS) compliance on standards related to track
Subject matter expert (SME) witness for litigation involving track issues
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license
Minimum of 10 years track maintenance field experience in North America and/or an Engineering Degree (Exception for non-university graduates provided sufficient experience and demonstrated performance in railroad engineering)
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams
Strong communicator with the ability to leverage technical skills to oversee compliance with CPKC policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and ensure delivery of key performance metrics during emergency and non-emergency operations
Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
Company
CPKC
CPKC operates a single-line rail network connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, providing logistics solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (13)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (3)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.45BKey Investors
William Ackman
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.02B
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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