Senior Cost Controller (Houston, TX)Hybrid

• 1-Year Contract 
• Pay Rate: $71-$75 per hour (on W2), depending on experience
• Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you want to be part of that growth while working with an industry leader, this is your chance. [Professional] If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Senior Cost Controller right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

About the Role:

• A leading energy‑sector organization specializing in crude oil and natural gas transportation and gathering is seeking an experienced Cost Controller. This role provides comprehensive Total Cost Control support to Project Managers and project teams—including engineering, procurement, construction, project management, contingency, escalation, and support groups. The analyst will work closely with schedule control counterparts to ensure integrated project controls and successful project delivery.
• This position reports to the Supervisor, Project Controls – Core Programs, supporting maintenance projects typically lasting 1–2 years with budgets ranging from $300K to $10MM. The role requires the ability to manage deliverables for 15+ concurrent projects, work effectively in an office environment, and travel occasionally to company offices or project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and govern project control budgets in alignment with approved standards and processes.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and relevant cost analysis and forecasting, including variance analysis and cost/schedule performance indices.
• Support Project Managers and project teams on cost planning, tracking, measurement, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review monthly cost and cash‑flow forecasts and develop required financial reporting for stakeholders ranging from project teams to senior executives and the Board of Directors.
• Prepare stage‑gate deliverables and support risk identification and assessment activities.
• Generate monthly, bi‑monthly, and quarterly cost reports.
• Review logic‑driven CPM schedules developed in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Support setting schedule baselines, performing regular updates, and incorporating approved changes.
• Communicate critical path issues and schedule variances to the Project Manager and team.
• Support implementation of project controls processes and procedures, including baselining, change management, risk assessments, lifecycle stage gates, and reporting.
• Maintain cost and schedule planning, tracking, and reporting tools.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to identify and report cost risks.
• Participate in joint Cost, Schedule, and Risk Health Checks to ensure compliance and effectiveness of project controls practices.
• Work closely with vendors and project team members to understand evolving project status and provide analysis on budget impacts.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management and project controls across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Oracle, EcoSys, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand detailed workflows across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritize effectively, and deliver well‑developed recommendations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with teams across multiple locations.

Preferred:

• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, or Power industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Professional certifications such as AACE CCC/CCE or PMP.
• Familiarity with Power BI, OneDrive, and SharePoint for reporting and document management.
• Experience improving or enhancing project cost control tools and systems.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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