Project Controls Manager

Enbridge; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Parental leave benefits

Retirement savings plans with company

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid options

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Manager, Project Controls to lead a major, multi-year portfolio across the U.S. This role drives cost, schedule, risk, and reporting governance while guiding executive decisions on portfolio priorities.

You will oversee a geographically distributed team, align stakeholders, and continuously improve standards and automation solutions. Requires 8+ years in related fields and a bachelor’s degree; flexible hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or equivalent training and experience.
• 8+ years in construction, project management, or project controls at a senior level.
• Experience leading a geographically distributed team of employees and contingent resources.
• Knowledge of cost, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, governance, and reporting.
• Strong communication and ability to advise executives; professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio with governance and performance oversight.
• Set portfolio requirements for cost, scheduling, forecasting, risk, and reporting across the lifecycle.
• Develop strategic recommendations to guide executive decisions on priorities and resources.
• Govern and improve Project Controls standards, systems, and data quality.
• Lead a distributed organization through supervisors and team leads, managing staffing and development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and improve portfolio outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent training and experience

Job description

Posting End Date

October 29, 2026

Employee Type

Regular-Full time

Union/Non

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while driving financial excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Manager, Project Controls to join our team!

What You Will Do

• Lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio, ensuring effective governance, service delivery, and financial and operational performance.
• Establish portfolio-level requirements for cost, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, performance measurement, contract administration, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strategic recommendations that guide executive decisions related to portfolio priorities, resource commitments, recovery strategies, and changes to established practices.
• Govern and continuously improve Project Controls standards, methodologies, systems, assurance processes, data quality, and digital and automation solutions.
• Lead a geographically distributed organization of employees and contingent resources through subordinate supervisors and team leads, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, performance, development, succession, and resource allocation.
• Partner with project, execution, executive, functional, contractor, and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues, integrate priorities, influence execution strategies, and improve portfolio outcomes.

Who You Are

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, project management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of related construction or operational training and experience.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction, project management, project controls, engineering, finance, or a related field, including significant leadership of complex projects, portfolios, or technical operations. Candidates without a university degree require an additional three years of related experience (11+ years total).
• Accomplished in leading a moderate-sized, geographically distributed technical or operational organization through subordinate supervisors or team leads, including employees and contingent resources.
• Knowledgeable across project controls disciplines, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, performance measurement, contract administration, governance, assurance, and reporting.
• Strategic in applying broad business and technical knowledge, independent judgment, and sound decision-making to complex matters involving significant financial, operational, regulatory, or reputational considerations.
• Influential in communicating complex information, building compelling business cases, advising executive stakeholders, developing talent, strengthening collaboration, and delivering results. A relevant professional certification or designation is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Stress levels can be above normal, as Project Controls work is deadline-oriented, highly visible, and involves numerous concurrent activities.
• Overnight business trips to field locations may be 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.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required to be worn on field sites.

Physical Requirements

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 $150,000 - $190,000 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, and sick leave, plus paid personal days off depending on location, and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program focused 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 at the Manager level and below the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine 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

• 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