Senior Project Controls Advisor

Enbridge Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid maternity and parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off/holidays

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Advisor to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management across complex programs.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and field teams, driving variance analysis, KPI tracking, and earned value approaches while mentoring junior staff. This role requires strong data analysis and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Primarily office-based with some travel (<10%), the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid work options under Enbridge FlexWork.

Qualifications

• Lead cost, schedule, forecasting and performance management across projects.
• Develop and improve project controls processes, tools and reporting.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide full project controls leadership across projects/portfolios.
• Oversee forecasting, expenditure profiles and accruals.
• Lead variance analysis and present drivers and recovery plans.
• Establish KPIs to improve portfolio execution.
• Mentor junior project controls staff and support capability development.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and field teams to ensure cost capture.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerBI

Power Pivot

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

University degree/technical diploma in Engineering or Accounting

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Posting End Date: November 12, 2026 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position.

Are you an experienced project controls professional who can turn complex project data into clear, actionable insight? We are looking for a Sr. Project Controls Advisor to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management activities that support predictable, successful project outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Provide full Project Controls leadership across assigned projects and/or portfolios, including cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Deliver advanced analysis and insights (cost, schedule, KPIs), translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Influence project strategy and execution by identifying risks, challenging assumptions, and recommending mitigation and optimization opportunities.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to drive scope definition, change management, and financial governance.
• Oversee and validate project forecasting, including expenditure profiles, accruals, and long-range outlooks.
• Lead variance analysis and ensure clear articulation of drivers, impacts, and recovery plans to senior leadership.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve portfolio execution and predictability.
• Support and guide the implementation of earned value or milestone-based performance measurement approaches.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior Project Controls team members and support capability development across the function.
• Collaborate with contractors and field teams to ensure accurate cost capture, including oversight of Digital LEMs and field cost processes.
• Drive consistency and standardization of project controls practices across projects and programs.

Who You Are:

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering or Accounting related fields.
• Other post-secondary education may be considered.
• 7 or more years of Project Controls or Project Management experience.
• General understanding of pipeline operations.
• Extremely high proficiency in MS Excel required (v-lookups, pivot tables, graph generation, sumifs, etc.).
• An ability to distill large sets of data into easily understandable analysis.
• A working understanding of PowerBI and Power Pivot.
• Software experience with MS Office Suite and Oracle/SAP.
• Predict obstacles, challenges, and risks to proactively determine mitigation strategies and innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Problem solving, decision-making, organization, planning and leadership skills.
• Collaborative, team- and service-oriented work style.
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience or training
• Experience in Oil and Gas

Primarily office-based with occasional travel (<10%) to field sites. Standard office hours with the potential for extended hours based on project needs. A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required, which will be validated before hire. Interaction with various collaborators including project managers, vendors, and contractors.

Physical Requirements:

• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Repetitive motion
• Sitting
• Standing
• Visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print)
• Hearing requirement

Mental Requirements:

• Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
• Understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
• Organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis
• Make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area
• Understand and follow basic instructions

Ranges from $96,000 – $130,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Information For Applicants: Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people. Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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