Costing and Pricing Analyst

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipyard in Canada seeks a Costing and Pricing Analyst to develop cost estimates and pricing models for new builds and repairs. You will analyze cost structures and collaborate with teams to ensure competitive pricing. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have at least three years of related experience. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and bilingual communication abilities are essential. Candidates familiar with the shipbuilding industry will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in costing, pricing analysis, or financial modelling.
• Familiarity with competitive pricing strategies and market analysis.
• Understanding cost accounting principles and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for projects.
• Analyze historical data and market trends for cost estimates.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for data validation.
• Support bid submissions with detailed cost breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with pricing-related regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Bilingual—French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ProPricer

Oracle ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

As a Costing and Pricing Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making by developing accurate cost estimates and pricing models. This position is responsible for analyzing cost structures, evaluating pricing strategies, and ensuring competitive and profitable pricing across new builds, conversions, and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for new builds, conversions, and repair projects.
• Analyze historical project data, supplier quotes, and market trends to support cost estimates and inform pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., business development, procurement, operations, finance) to gather relevant data and validate assumptions.
• Develop pricing models and support bid submissions with detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring alignment with client specifications and contract requirements.
• Complete pricing analysis as well as scenario and risk modelling activities.
• Support the monitoring of project cost performance and provide variance analysis to support continuous improvement.
• Support operations, financial forecasting, and budgeting processes with labour, cost and pricing data.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to pricing and costing.
• Maintain estimating dashboards (Power BI), cost models and databases (MS Excel), and estimating tools (ProPricer).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in costing, pricing analysis, or financial modelling.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling tools; experience with ProPricer estimating software and Oracle ERP systems is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Bilingual—French and English (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with competitive pricing strategies and market analysis.
• Experience in ship building, ship repair or related industries.
• Understanding cost accounting principles, margin analysis, and contract structures (e.g., fixed price, time and materials, cost‑plus).
• Certification in cost estimation or project controls (e.g., AACE, PMI‑SP) is an asset.
• Successfully complete the investigation and security clearance process required by the federal government’s Contract Security Program.

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!