Senior Project Controls Advisor

Posting End Date:
November 12, 2026
Employee Type:
Regular-Full time
Union/Non:
This is a non-union position
Are you an experienced project controls professional who can turn complex project data into clear, actionable insight? We are looking for a Sr. Project Controls Advisor to lead cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management activities that support predictable, successful project outcomes.
What You Will Do
Provide full Project Controls leadership across assigned projects and/or portfolios, including cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance management.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
Deliver advanced analysis and insights (cost, schedule, KPIs), translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Influence project strategy and execution by identifying risks, challenging assumptions, and recommending mitigation and optimization opportunities.
Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to drive scope definition, change management, and financial governance.
Oversee and validate project forecasting, including expenditure profiles, accruals, and long-range outlooks.
Lead variance analysis and ensure clear articulation of drivers, impacts, and recovery plans to senior leadership.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve portfolio execution and predictability.
Support and guide the implementation of earned value or milestone-based performance measurement approaches.
Provide mentorship and 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.
Who You Are
University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering or Accounting related fields. Other post-secondary education may be considered.
7 or more years of Project Controls or Project Management experience.
General understanding of pipeline operations
Extremely high proficiency in MS Excel required (v-lookups, pivot tables, graph generation, sumifs, etc.).
An ability to distill large sets of data into easily understandable analysis.
A working understanding of PowerBI and Power Pivot.
Software experience with MS Office Suite and Oracle/SAP.
Predict obstacles, challenges, and risks to proactively determine mitigation strategies and innovative solutions to problems.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Problem solving, decision-making, organization, planning and leadership skills.
Collaborative, team- and service-oriented work style.
Motivated self-starter who works well independently in a fast-paced team environment.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience or training
Experience in Oil and Gas
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with occasional travel ( Standard office hours with the potential for extended hours based on project needs.
A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required, which will be validated before hire.
Interaction with various collaborators including project managers, vendors, and contractors.
Physical RequirementsPhysical Requirements: Include but are not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.
Mental RequirementsMental Requirements: Include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions.
Salary
Ranges from $96,000 - $130,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.
Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.
Benefits
A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
Enbridge's FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid
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Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.
We appreciate your interest in working with us;
however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
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