Senior Project Controls Advisor

Enbridge • Edmonton, AB

4d • $96,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Controls Advisor leads project controls across assigned projects and/or portfolios, covering cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management. The role develops and improves project controls processes, tools, and reporting frameworks; analyzes project data and provides actionable recommendations to leadership; and supports project strategy through risk identification, assumption review, and mitigation and optimization recommendations.

The advisor partners with project managers, engineers, stakeholders, contractors, and field teams on scope definition, change management, financial governance, forecasting, cost capture, and performance measurement. The position also drives consistent project controls practices, establishes and tracks KPIs, supports earned value or milestone-based measurement, and mentors junior team members. Work is primarily office-based, with occasional travel of less than 10% to field sites. Standard office hours apply, with the possibility of extended hours depending on project needs.

Requirements

• University degree or technical diploma in an engineering- or accounting-related field; other post-secondary education may be considered.
• At least 7 years of Project Controls or Project Management experience.
• General understanding of pipeline operations.
• Extremely high proficiency in MS Excel, including V-lookups, pivot tables, graph generation, and SUMIFS.
• Ability to distill large datasets into understandable analysis.
• Working understanding of Power BI and Power Pivot.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to anticipate obstacles, challenges, and risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies and innovative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, organization, planning, and leadership skills.
• Collaborative, team- and service-oriented work style.
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and maintenance of a responsible driving record, which will be validated before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience or training.
• Experience in Oil and Gas.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls leadership across assigned projects and/or portfolios, including cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and KPI data, translating complex information into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Identify risks, challenge assumptions, and recommend mitigation and optimization opportunities to influence project strategy and execution.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders on scope definition, change management, and financial governance.
• Oversee and validate project forecasts, including expenditure profiles, accruals, and long-range outlooks.
• Lead variance analysis and explain drivers, impacts, and recovery plans to senior leadership.
• Establish and track KPIs to improve portfolio execution and predictability.
• Support implementation of earned value or milestone-based performance measurement approaches.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Project Controls team members and support capability development across the function.
• Collaborate with contractors and field teams to ensure accurate cost capture, including oversight of Digital LEMs and field cost processes.
• Drive consistency and standardization of project controls practices across projects and programs.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program allowing employees to select coverage levels 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 at Manager level and below may have hybrid work options, 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
• Education Level: Associate degree