Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Overview

The Project Manager (PM) is accountable for the safety, compliance, quality, cost, and schedule for all assigned projects within the General Plant Capital Maintenance (GPMC) program. The PM will lead a team of internal and external resources to ensure the following project milestones are completed: engineering, materials procurement, regulatory, environmental, and land approvals; construction; commissioning; asset integration; and closeout.

• Lead the project team to complete scope and cost verification and prepare the preliminary execution schedule (Gantt chart) and cash flow forecast.
• Work with Project Controls to provide monthly cost forecasting, schedule updates, and manage the trend log and watchlist.
• Actively participate in third‑party engineering (led by Project Engineering) to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Review and approve purchase orders for materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering and Supply Chain to evaluate long‑lead equipment bids for cost and lead‑time alignment.
• Stay informed on material/equipment delivery dates and work with Supply Chain to expedite, where needed.
• Prepare and submit the Project Determination and Information Form (PDIF) to obtain regulatory, environmental, and land approvals prior to construction, and monitor its execution within the required timeframe.
• Prepare construction bid packages and manage the bid process, evaluation, and contract award.
• Identify third‑party inspection resources with the Construction Management team and manage the prime contractor from a scope delivery/commercial standpoint.
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and validate and disposition Change Order Request Notifications (CORNs).
• Lead a positive safety culture to maintain an incident‑ and injury‑free project environment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and asset integration to ensure new facilities are ready for service by the required date.
• Oversee project closeout activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management.
• Familiarity with natural gas pipelines, compression facilities, and measurement facilities.
• Deep understanding of project management fundamentals and the project life cycle.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present information to senior leaders and stakeholder teams.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a large, geographically diverse organization.
• High organizational IQ—understanding how the company is structured and the roles and responsibilities of various departments.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and communicate risks.
• Familiar with engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and other technical documents.
• Familiar with the various classes of estimates, associated accuracy ranges, and inputs required.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

We offer a hybrid work model and a flexible dress code for eligible office‑based workforce members in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program supervised by the U.S. government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at  for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions and may include criminal and/or credit checks.