Manager, Major Projects

Enbridge Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Retirement savings with company stock

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Hybrid Work (FlexWork)

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. in Houston seeks a Manager, Major Projects to lead planning and execution of large energy infrastructure projects across the full project life cycle.

You will drive project strategy, oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk, mentor project managers, and coordinate with regulators, contractors and internal teams to deliver on business priorities. Expect about 40% travel, mostly Gulf Coast and cross-border.

Qualifications

• Significant construction, operational, or project management experience in energy projects.
• Minimum 10 years in engineering, construction, planning, scheduling, and cost control for pipeline or energy projects; managerial experience required.
• Candidates without a degree need 13+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership by translating objectives into project priorities across teams and stakeholders.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for engineering, procurement, permitting, rights-of-way, construction, and project controls.
• Oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk to ensure delivery of complex capital projects.
• Develop project strategies, cost estimates, execution plans, and innovative solutions aligned with priorities.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental, health, safety, legal, and quality requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Posting End Date:October 30, 2026Employee Type:Regular-Full timeUnion/Non:This is a non-union positionAt Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while driving financial excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Manager, Major Projects to join our team!In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects throughout the project life cycle. You will provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and ensure projects deliver on business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.Bring your strategic leadership and major project expertise to Enbridge and help deliver infrastructure that powers the future!Note: Internal job title is Manager Projects.What You Will Do:Provide strategic leadership by translating organizational objectives into project priorities and aligning activities across internal teams, external partners, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.Lead Project Managers and multidisciplinary support teams responsible for engineering, procurement, permitting, rights-of-way, construction, commissioning, project controls, and overall project execution.Oversee project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk to ensure complex capital projects are effectively planned, monitored, controlled, and delivered.Direct the development of project strategies, capital cost estimates, execution plans, resource requirements, and innovative solutions that align with business and operational priorities.Ensure projects comply with applicable regulatory, environmental, health, safety, legal, and quality requirements while maintaining strong relationships with industry and government organizations.Build organizational capability by coaching and motivating employees, managing performance and succession planning, evaluating consultants and contractors, and championing continuous improvement.Who You Are:Have significant relevant construction, operational, or project management experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the engineering, construction, planning, scheduling, and cost control of pipeline or energy industry projects, including progressive managerial experience. For candidates who do not possess a university degree an additional 3-years of related experience is required (total of 13+ years).Operations experience, while not necessary, is highly valued.Accomplished in leading moderately sized to large greenfield and brownfield energy infrastructure projects involving multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.Influential with excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, coaching, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to lead without direct reporting authority.Innovative in identifying opportunities, leading change, resolving complex project challenges, and developing practical solutions that improve project execution and business outcomes.Working Conditions:Office environment.Stress levels may be above normal because project work is deadline-driven, highly visible, and involves numerous concurrent activities.Frequent travel (~40%) to the Gulf Coast region, including overnight business travel to other office and field locations is required. Ability to travel throughout Canada and United States. Valid passport is required.A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be validated before hire.Field visits typically require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:Ability to: 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 and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.Salary:Ranges from $160,000 – $195,000 USD for U.S. 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. #LI-HybridEnbridge 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:Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com