Senior Advisor Project Development

Enbridge Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Retirement savings with company stock

Paid time off / holidays

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Program

FlexWork hybrid option

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Advisor, Project Development with senior-level project management expertise to shape and deliver critical infrastructure initiatives from planning through start-up.

You will mentor teams, manage scopes, schedules and costs, and drive safety and quality to deliver projects valued up to $4B USD. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Business/etc, 6+ years of experience in gas/liquids pipeline projects, strong leadership and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction, or Project Management, or related training/experience.
• Six+ years of experience in engineering build and project management for gas/liquid hydrocarbons via pipeline.
• For non-degree candidates, 9+ years total experience.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills with continuous learning.
• Leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and independent decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations to senior leadership.
• Experience in cost estimating, risk/contingency analysis, scheduling, and project management software (MS Office, Visio, Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate development of complex, multi-scale projects through planning, risk assessment, and project sanction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and cost estimates through Gates 1 and 2, primarily for Gas Transmission Midstream projects.
• Partner with Business Development, Project Planning, and SMEs to identify and develop efficient project solutions.
• Collaborate across execution, engineering, operations, integrity, planning, and asset teams to advance project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Primavera

Scheduling

Cost estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Construction/PM

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Primavera

Job description

Posting End Date: September 11, 2026 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Project Development to join our team in Houston, TX, and bring senior-level project management expertise to critical infrastructure initiatives. In this role, you will provide senior level mentorship in managing projects throughout the planning, building, procurement, construction, and start-up stages of the project lifecycle. You will serve as a trusted point of contact across project teams, helping shape and deliver outcomes that matter — on scope, on schedule, and with an unwavering commitment to safety. You will be accountable for delivering projects valued up to $4B USD. Your decisions and recommendations can significantly impact timelines, costs, and quality. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a real difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate development of complex, multi-scale projects through planning, risk assessment, and project sanction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and cost estimates through Gates 1 and 2, primarily for Gas Transmission Midstream projects.
• Partner with Business Development, Project Planning, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and develop efficient project solutions.
• Collaborate across execution, engineering, operations, integrity, planning, and asset teams to advance project delivery.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction, or Project Management, or a related construction or operational training and/or experience.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in engineering build and project management related to the transportation of gas and liquid hydrocarbons by pipeline.
• For those candidates that do not possess a university degree, and additional 3-years of experiences is required (total of 9+ years).
• Continuous learning in business, economics, finance, and accounting, with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Shown leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and independent decision-making abilities in project team environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Extensive experience in project cost estimating, risk and contingency analysis, scheduling, and project management software (MS Office, Visio, Project, Primavera).

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.

Working Conditions

Office environment. Limited travel (<5%) to visit regional offices or field locations. Possibility of overnight business travel to the field. the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required and particular safety training depending on the construction site. Stress levels can be above normal as project work involves tight schedules, is highly visible, and numerous activities are conducted concurrently.

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 parenthood 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.

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.

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