Project Controls Manager

Oil Authority; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company stock

Paid time off & holidays

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid model

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Manager, Project Controls to lead the project controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio, delivering governance, cost, schedule, and risk management across a geographically distributed team. You will partner with stakeholders to drive executive decisions, improve practices, and ensure data quality. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, with travel and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects or portfolios.
• Knowledge of cost, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, governance and reporting.
• Ability to influence executive decisions and present compelling business cases.
• Experience building and leading distributed teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio, ensuring governance, service delivery, and financial and operational performance.
• Establish portfolio-level requirements for cost, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, performance measurement and reporting.
• Develop strategic recommendations guiding executive decisions on portfolio priorities and resource allocation.
• Govern and continuously improve Project Controls standards, methodologies, systems and data quality.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Cost management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Risk management

Executive stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, project management, or related discipline

Job description

Posting End Date:

October 29, 2026

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

Union/Non: This is a non-union position

Manager, Project Controls

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!

In this role, you will lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio with significant financial and delivery impact. You will establish strategic direction, strengthen portfolio governance and performance, lead a geographically distributed team, and provide technically and commercially sound recommendations that support critical executive decisions.

Bring your strategic leadership and project controls expertise to Enbridge and help shape the successful delivery of our most complex projects!

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

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. #LI-Hybrid

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At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to bean 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].

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com.