Construction Manager, Major Projects

Enbridge • Houston, TX

3d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Manager, Major Projects provides direct oversight of major projects and field construction activities. The role leads construction teams, contractors, and inspection resources to deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. It 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%, to project sites, Enbridge offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier facilities in the United States and Canada. A valid passport and driver's license are required. The role may require work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays when project urgency dictates, and availability to respond to emergencies. Exposure to Gulf Coast Region weather conditions and medium to high mental stress during critical project situations may occur.

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.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, and Kahua; ability to communicate complex technical matters effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and legal ability to cross the U.S.-Canadian border; a valid passport is required.
• Availability outside normal working hours for active project matters; weekend and holiday work may be required when project urgency dictates.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada, with travel up to 50%.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements described, including light to moderate lifting up to 20 pounds, prolonged computer work, and organizing and prioritizing work.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction teams, contractors, and inspection resources to safely execute major projects within approved budgets, schedules, 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.
• Champion 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 incidents and equipment breakdowns.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program covering health, dental, insurance, and disability, with employee-selected coverage levels.
• Paid maternity and parental leave: 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 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.
• Eligible employees may have FlexWork options, including working from home on 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