Senior Project Manager, Facility Management

at  Canadian National Railway

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JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager, Facility Management is responsible for overseeing the conception, implementation of the overall project cycle across the CN network for Canada and the US.
The incumbent will provide oversite and ensures that the team prepares project plans and associate communication documents for all projects managed by the group from inception to completion thus ensuring proper completion in accordance with established standards, schedules, and budget parameters. He will identify vulnerabilities, obstacles and create innovative solutions to any problems that may occur and be responsible for the work and support project managers in the group.
This role also includes collaborating with various internal stakeholders across various CN Business Units, as well as external professionals, vendors, and contractors.

EXPERIENCE

Project Management

• Minimum 7 years
• Industrial and/or commercial projects
• Excellent communication, organization, time-management and leadership skills
• Railway experience*
• Experience in a supervisory capacity*
• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/DESIGNATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering
• Project Management Institute – Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) Certification*
• Any certification for these above would be considered as an asset

TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of end-to-end project management, contracts management, budget management and preparation of change orders and drawings modification
• Knowledge of construction methodology, technology, and costs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applicable to the area of responsibility, spreadsheets and MS Project