Project Controls Manager

Enbridge

. Lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Controls, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management, while effectively leading geographically distributed teams and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance portfolio performance.

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Project Controls LeadershipCost ManagementSchedulingRisk ManagementGovernance and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementSchedulingForecastingRisk ManagementChange ControlPerformance MeasurementContract AdministrationData QualityDigital SolutionsAutomation

Soft Skills

CommunicationDecision-MakingCollaborationTalent DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementFinancial PerformanceOperational PerformanceGovernanceAssurance ProcessesResource AllocationWorkforce PlanningExecutive Stakeholder EngagementField Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio
Ensure 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
Develop strategic recommendations for portfolio priorities, resource commitments, recovery strategies, and changes to established practices
Govern and improve Project Controls standards, methodologies, systems, assurance processes, data quality, digital solutions, and automation
Lead a geographically distributed organization through subordinate supervisors and team leads
Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, performance, development, succession, and resource allocation
Partner with project, execution, executive, functional, contractor, and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve portfolio outcomes
Provide technically and commercially sound recommendations supporting critical executive decisions
Travel to field locations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, project management, or a related discipline, or 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
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)
Experience leading a moderate-sized, geographically distributed technical or operational organization through subordinate supervisors or team leads
Experience overseeing employees and contingent resources
Knowledge of project controls disciplines, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, performance measurement, contract administration, governance, assurance, and reporting
Broad business and technical knowledge, independent judgment, and sound decision-making for complex matters
Ability to communicate complex information, build business cases, advise executive stakeholders, develop talent, strengthen collaboration, and deliver results
Relevant professional certification or designation preferred
Ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States
Valid passport required
Valid driver’s license and responsible driving record required
Ability to wear PPE on field sites when required
Ability to perform specified physical requirements, including lifting up to 20 pounds, typing, sitting, standing, and visual/hearing tasks
Ability to perform specified mental requirements, including understanding instructions, solving complex problems, organizing work, prioritizing schedules, making decisions, completing forms, composing basic reports, and communicating by telephone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible benefits program covering health, dental, insurance, and disability
Up to 20 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave for birth-giving parents
Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for other eligible parents
Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option
Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being
FlexWork hybrid model with work-from-home Wednesdays and Fridays, compressed workweek, or flexible start and end times, subject to role eligibility