Senior Advisor, Procurement - Construction Category

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The Senior Advisor, Procurement - Construction Category is responsible for acting as the first point of contact between the vendors and the Company. The role provides essential procurement support to CN Engineering, both the Design and Construction (D&C) and Bridges and Structures (B&S) teams on all aspects of the solutions proposed by the market in the United States (U.S.) and Canada including civil works (e.g., railroads, railroad sidings, crossings, bridges) and other structures.

Main Responsibilities

       Support the Procurement Specialists with the management of the procurement process, governance, and compliance.

       Review technical documents submitted by design professionals, considering the quantities of materials, the subcontractors required, and production time to ensure conformity to CN standards and industry norms

       Answer questions in coordination with the internal client and attend site visits

       Source existing and new suppliers for material prices, equipment, and services on the market and local area of the project

       Participate in the evaluation of proposals by considering the risks, the various constraints and needs of the Company

       Perform plans and specifications readings to ensure completeness of proposals

       Review costs estimates to ensure that they are in-line with market

       Coordinate proposal submissions review meetings and participate in "not awarded" results analysis

       Attend project kick-off meetings with the Operations team and coordinate progress meetings

       Support the client with change order requests or cost and invoicing issues

       Visit construction sites in operation to observe methods and techniques used to make appropriate adjustments to future requests

       Serve as a liaison and communicate with Engineers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to prepare review change orders and adjust cost estimates

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional overtime work and weekends. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires regular travel (50%) to various sites across the network within Canada and the U.S.

RequirementsExperience

Civil Construction

       Minimum 10 years of experience in civil construction field, in rail or bridges

o   Work experience in engineering

Education/Certification/Designation

       Bachelor's or College Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Competencies 

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

       Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

       Identifies potential safety and security risks

       Considers ESG principles in all operations

       Applies critical thinking

       Solves problems to create value

Technical Skills/Knowledge 

       Knowledge of how to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment 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.