Project Controls Manager

Enbridge • Duluth, MN

1d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Enbridge is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead the Project Controls function for a major, multi-year portfolio with significant financial and delivery impact. The role establishes strategic direction, strengthens portfolio governance and performance, leads a geographically distributed team, and provides technically and commercially sound recommendations to support executive decisions. The position partners with project, execution, executive, functional, contractor, and external stakeholders to improve portfolio outcomes. It is based in an office environment, with overnight travel to field locations potentially required throughout Canada and the United States. The role may involve above-normal stress due to deadline-oriented, highly visible work and numerous concurrent activities. Field-site work may require personal protective equipment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of related construction or operational training and experience. Candidates need at least eight years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including significant leadership of complex projects, portfolios, or technical operations; candidates without a university degree need at least 11 years of related experience. A relevant professional certification or designation is preferred.

The stated U.S. salary range is $150,000–$190,000, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Enbridge offers a flexible benefits program, paid maternity and parental leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off and holidays, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Wellness Program. Eligible employees at the Manager level and below may have hybrid work options, a compressed workweek, or flexible start and end times, subject to role requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, project management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of related construction or operational training and experience.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in construction, project management, project controls, engineering, finance, or a related field, including significant leadership of complex projects, portfolios, or technical operations. Candidates without a university degree require at least 11 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a moderate-sized, geographically distributed technical or operational organization through subordinate supervisors or team leads, including employees and contingent resources.
• Knowledge across project controls disciplines, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, risk, change control, performance measurement, contract administration, governance, assurance, and reporting.
• Ability to apply broad business and technical knowledge, independent judgment, and sound decision-making to complex matters involving significant financial, operational, regulatory, or reputational considerations.
• Ability to communicate complex information, build business cases, advise executive stakeholders, develop talent, strengthen collaboration, and deliver results.
• Ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States; a valid passport is required.
• Valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record, which will be validated before hire.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including light to moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, and visual, hearing, and prolonged computer-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant professional certification or designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Controls for a major, multi-year portfolio, ensuring 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 throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strategic recommendations for executive decisions on portfolio priorities, resource commitments, recovery strategies, and changes to established practices.
• Govern and continuously improve Project Controls standards, methodologies, systems, assurance processes, data quality, and digital and automation solutions.
• Lead a geographically distributed organization of employees and contingent resources through subordinate supervisors and team leads, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, performance, development, succession, and resource allocation.
• Partner with project, execution, executive, functional, contractor, and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues, integrate priorities, influence execution strategies, and improve portfolio outcomes.

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 leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with tools, resources, and opportunities supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• For eligible employees at Manager level and below, hybrid work options including working from home Wednesdays and Fridays, a compressed workweek schedule, or flexible start and end times, depending on role requirements.

What This Job Offers

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