Construction Manager, Major Projects

Enbridge • Houston, TX

1d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Manager, Major Projects provides direct oversight of major projects and field construction activities, leading construction teams, contractors, and inspection resources to deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. The role works with project, engineering, supply chain, safety, environmental, and operations teams to optimize construction strategies, manage execution risks, and promote consistency and continuous improvement across the project portfolio. The internal job title is Team Lead Construction.

The position is based in an office environment and requires frequent travel, up to 50%, for site visits and visits to Enbridge offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier facilities in the United States and Canada. A valid passport and driver's license are required. Availability outside normal working hours is needed to address active-project matters; weekend and holiday work may be required when project urgency dictates. The role must also respond to emergencies, including incidents and equipment breakdowns. Critical project situations may involve medium to high mental stress and exposure to Gulf Coast Region weather conditions.

The listed U.S. salary range is $110,000–$140,000 USD, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The position is regular full-time and non-union. It is not eligible for relocation or employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• Related bachelor's degree, college diploma, construction management or operational training, or a combination of relevant education and energy industry experience.
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible pipeline and/or facilities industry experience; candidates without a university degree need an additional 3 years of related experience, for a total of at least 9 years.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and field operations, including excavation, welding, hoisting, construction equipment, compressor stations, metering and regulator stations, pipelines, and gas transmission facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, construction standards, specifications, governmental regulations, and gas transmission regulatory requirements, including FERC and PHMSA.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, and Kahua; able to communicate complex technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and a responsible driving record, and have legal ability to cross the U.S.-Canadian border.
• Valid passport required; must be able to travel throughout the United States and Canada.
• Available outside normal working hours for active-project issues and able to respond to emergency conditions; weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Able to perform the listed physical requirements, including grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, and visual and hearing tasks.
• Able to perform the listed mental requirements, including understanding and applying instructions, analyzing complex problems and alternatives, organizing and prioritizing work, making decisions, completing routine forms and basic reports, and communicating by telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with salt dome gas storage facilities.
• OSHA 30 training.

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction teams, contractors, and inspection resources to execute major projects safely, within approved budgets and schedules, and in accordance with contractual requirements and Enbridge standards and specifications.
• Manage contracted service providers by facilitating construction and progress meetings, reviewing execution plans and deliverables, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and supporting contractor selection and contract management.
• Promote project safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through a strong field presence, proactive reporting, resolution of quality issues, and completion of required approvals, testing, documentation, and project turnover.
• Optimize construction strategies, costs, schedules, and resources by identifying execution risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans, improving construction standards and practices, and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Operations, Safety, Environmental, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop constructable scopes, estimates, schedules, contracting strategies, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to construction and inspection teams, deploy resources effectively, ensure employees and contractors understand Enbridge requirements, and maintain strong relationships and performance expectations.
• Respond to technical, cost, safety, environmental, and emergency matters during active projects, including incident response and equipment breakdowns.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with selectable health, dental, insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, offering up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick time, 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 options for eligible employees, including working from home Wednesdays and Fridays, a compressed work week, or flexible start and end times, subject to role requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior