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Job Summary
The Project Manager, Facility Management is responsible forleading and managing small to medium scale projects for facilities across CN'snetwork in Canada and the US. The incumbent prepares project plans andassociate communication documents, in addition to executing projects frominception to completion. Moreover, the position ensures the proper completionof projects in accordance with CN's established standards, schedules, andbudget parameters. The role requires collaborating with various internalstakeholders across various CN Business Units, as well as externalprofessionals, vendors, and contractors for project resources.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management
• Meet withstakeholders to understand the scope of projects for facilities, as well asimpact on CN's network for small to medium scale projects
• Manage andcoordinate the process of planning, design development, and liaise withconsultants, professionals, general contractors and suppliers
• Ensure thatproject documentation throughout all project phases is consistent with projectscope, budget and project schedules
• Execute allproject steps for budget management and record keeping (minutes), projectcontract management, project schedule, and construction compliance withapplicable building codes
• Communicate withappropriate CN stakeholders for project status reports, change orders, budgetparameters, and milestones
Contract Management
• Prepare requestsfor proposals and conduct all necessary meetings to facilitate hiringprofessionals and required services
• Review contractplans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes andproject requirements
• Participate inpre-bid, pre-construction, project design, and construction meetings
Monitor and Quality Control Management
• Monitor projectexpenditures, review payment of invoices, and ensure adherence to contracts
• Ensure that workis carried out according to building code specifications and CN's requirements
• Prepare projectstatus reports, evaluate performance of professionals, general contractors andconstruction managers through periodic inspections and direct daily supervision
• Manage scope ofwork and update delivery schedules, as needed
Working Conditions
Standard working conditions in an office environment. Therole requires minimal travel (25%) to plan with local resources, professionals,and contractors.
Requirements
Experience
Project Management
• Minimum 3 years
• Industrial orcommercial projects
• Railwayexperience*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as anasset
Education/Certification/Designation
• Bachelor's Degreein Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
• ProjectManagement Institute - Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) Certification*
*Any certification for these above would be considered as anasset
Competencies
• Addresses risksin a timely manner to eliminate them
• Shares timelyinformation within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Inspires otherswith impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
• Promotes ideaswhile evaluating impacts
• Deals withpressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
• Appliesanalytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
• Capacity tocommunicate effectively and make impactful presentations
• Business writingskills
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Extensiveknowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies andtools
• Knowledge ofend-to-end project management, contracts management, budget management andpreparation of change orders and drawings modification
• Knowledge ofconstruction methodology, technology, and costs
• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Office software applicable to the area of responsibility,spreadsheets and MS Project
• Fluentlybilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered asan asset
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 an 18,800-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.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
CN is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
