Manager, Project Controls West

TC Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Reporting to the Director, Project Controls US, this position is responsible for ensuring high quality and accurate cost control, forecasting, analysis, reporting, processes, and systems are delivered for our maintenance capital and interconnects program support our Execution West project management teams. What you’ll do Review and analyze committed, expended, and forecasted costs for each WBS level against approved budget and approved changes Coordinate with Project Team to review data to ensure commitments, schedule requirements, and risk items are accurately represented in the project forecast Understand the project estimate, scope, and control budget at a proficient level to be able to facilitate and contribute to the PCMOC (project control management of change) process. Prepare cost reports; ensure variances, incurred, committed, and forecasted costs are properly explained and communicated to the project team Collaborate with the Project Manager and team to define construction cost tracking based on purchase order terms ensuring proper link with schedule Track use of contingency, management reserve, and approved changes to project budget Analyze, track, and report project (or contract specific) financial KPIs, and communicate their status to the project team Contribute to and implement Project Delivery requirements (i.e. PDS, TOMS and any applicable TC Energy Project Delivery requirement.) Participate in project meetings when required; gather, prepare, and analyze data for Quantitative or Qualitative Risk Assessments; ensure risk information is incorporated into the project forecast Resolve unexpected items or inaccuracies in forecast data Support the Project Manager by providing financial reporting requirements for bidding, during contract selection and administration of the contracts as required Perform Final Cost Reconciliation Secure records properly and in compliance with TC Energy’s requirements Identify opportunities for improvement to forecasting and other project cost control methodologies and document as lessons learned Maintain high level of focus on health, safety, and environment

Requirements

Post‑secondary degree in a related field (Economics, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting preferred).
6+ years of Project Controls experience on large capital maintenance programs comprised of multiple small capital projects, including formal leadership experience.
Strong understanding of integrated project controls disciplines, including cost, schedule, risk management, estimating, and management of change, aligned with industry best practices.
Demonstrated expertise in cost control and cost engineering, including budgeting, forecasting, change management, cost and work breakdown structures (CBS/WBS), earned value systems, contingency management, and cost reporting.
Ability to analyze cost and schedule data, assess impacts, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to Project Management and project stakeholders.
Experience supporting project and portfolio management processes, policies, systems, and governance.
Experience with SAP and Omega PIMS/365, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and the ability to learn new systems and applications.
Knowledge of interstate pipeline projects and experience working with large owner/operators or EPC firms.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; able to work effectively across project teams, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high‑quality, accurate analysis to support project decision‑making.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, results‑focused professional with strong problem‑solving, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

AACE certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Review and analyze committed, expended, and forecasted costs for each WBS level against approved budget and approved changes
Coordinate with Project Team to review data to ensure commitments, schedule requirements, and risk items are accurately represented in the project forecast
Understand the project estimate, scope, and control budget at a proficient level to be able to facilitate and contribute to the PCMOC (project control management of change) process.
Prepare cost reports; ensure variances, incurred, committed, and forecasted costs are properly explained and communicated to the project team
Collaborate with the Project Manager and team to define construction cost tracking based on purchase order terms ensuring proper link with schedule
Track use of contingency, management reserve, and approved changes to project budget
Analyze, track, and report project (or contract specific) financial KPIs, and communicate their status to the project team
Contribute to and implement Project Delivery requirements (i.e. PDS, TOMS and any applicable TC Energy Project Delivery requirement.)
Participate in project meetings when required; gather, prepare, and analyze data for Quantitative or Qualitative Risk Assessments; ensure risk information is incorporated into the project forecast
Resolve unexpected items or inaccuracies in forecast data
Support the Project Manager by providing financial reporting requirements for bidding, during contract selection and administration of the contracts as required
Perform Final Cost Reconciliation
Secure records properly and in compliance with TC Energy’s requirements
Identify opportunities for improvement to forecasting and other project cost control methodologies and document as lessons learned
Maintain high level of focus on health, safety, and environment