Manager, Major Projects

Enbridge • Houston, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Enbridge is seeking a Manager, Major Projects to lead planning and execution of complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects throughout the project life cycle. The role provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams and manages project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk to ensure projects meet business priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. The internal job title is Manager Projects.

The position is based in an office environment, with frequent travel (approximately 40%) to the Gulf Coast region and overnight business travel to other office and field locations. Travel throughout Canada and the United States is required. A valid passport and driver's license, with a responsible driving record, are required. Field visits typically require personal protective equipment (PPE). Work can involve above-normal stress because it is deadline-driven, highly visible, and includes numerous concurrent activities. Physical requirements include grasping, kneeling, light to moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual and hearing requirements, and sitting at a computer for long periods. Mental requirements include understanding and applying instructions, collaborating on complex problems and alternatives, organizing and prioritizing work, making decisions, completing routine forms and basic written materials, and communicating by telephone.

The U.S. salary range is $160,000–$195,000, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity. Enbridge offers a flexible benefits program and a hybrid FlexWork model for eligible employees; specific flexibility options depend on role requirements.

Requirements

• Significant relevant construction, operational, or project management experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction, planning, scheduling, and cost control of pipeline or energy industry projects, including progressive managerial experience.
• Candidates without a university degree must have an additional 3 years of related experience, for a total of at least 13 years.
• Experience leading moderately sized to large greenfield and brownfield energy infrastructure projects involving multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, coaching, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to lead without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to identify opportunities, lead change, resolve complex project challenges, and develop practical solutions that improve project execution and business outcomes.
• Valid passport and ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States.
• Valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record; the record will be validated before hire.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements described for field and office work, including light to moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds and prolonged computer work.

Nice To Haves

• Operations experience is highly valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational objectives into project priorities and align activities across internal teams, external partners, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Lead Project Managers and multidisciplinary support teams responsible for engineering, procurement, permitting, rights-of-way, construction, commissioning, project controls, and project execution.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk to plan, monitor, control, and deliver complex capital projects.
• Direct development of project strategies, capital cost estimates, execution plans, resource requirements, and innovative solutions aligned with business and operational priorities.
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory, environmental, health, safety, legal, and quality requirements, while maintaining relationships with industry and government organizations.
• Coach and motivate employees, manage performance and succession planning, evaluate consultants and contractors, and champion continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with employee-selected coverage for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• 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 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.
• Eligible employees may have the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, use a compressed work-week schedule, or choose flexible start and end times, subject to role requirements.

What This Job Offers

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