Project Manager, Cost Management

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead cost estimation initiatives, develop estimating tools, and drive automation for consistency and productivity across ISI programs and partners.

The role requires coordinating with the Manager, Cost Management and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will apply a range of analytics, reporting, and governance practices to enable strategic outcomes and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management, governance, and technology solution experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding, construction or manufacturing is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in PM, business, accounting, finance, engineering, or CS.
• Excellent communication, email and verbal, with stakeholders.
• Presentation and public speaking.
• Situational Leadership to guide discussions and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee project activities to manage performance and risks.
• Apply Excel, Primavera P6, SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, and Python to achieve goals.
• Engage with leadership, resolve issues, and collaborate across the organization.
• Deliver project updates to leadership weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Document, communicate, and monitor procedures.
• Promote project management best practices focusing on planning, execution and change management.
• Develop and deliver new reporting formats to match evolving scope.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (PM/BA/ENG/CS)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Job Description The Project Manager plays a key role in the delivery of Cost Estimating products using cost estimating, standards, norms, analytics and reporting, engineering, contracts, legal, planning, scheduling and program management elements across ISI programs and industry partners to achieve outcomes. Working with the Manager, Cost Management, the Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of key strategic activities as well as the development and maintenance of Estimating tools and databases with the goal of increasing automation for greater consistency and productivity.

Job Description The Project Manager plays a key role in the delivery of Cost Estimating products using cost estimating, standards, norms, analytics and reporting, engineering, contracts, legal, planning, scheduling and program management elements across ISI programs and industry partners to achieve outcomes. Working with the Manager, Cost Management, the Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of key strategic activities as well as the development and maintenance of Estimating tools and databases with the goal of increasing automation for greater consistency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee project activities, factoring risks, achieved performance and other variables to manage performance. Perform analysis that aims at achieving project outcomes and contributing to the overall project success.
• Apply various tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Python) to accomplish project goals.
• Engage productively with project & leadership team members. Identify, resolve & escape issues, gain consensus through effective communication, and collaborate successfully across the organization.
• Deliver project updates to leadership teams as required on a weekly, monthly & quarterly basis.
• Document, communicate and monitor procedures.
• Apply and promote project management best practices with an emphasis on planning, execution and change management.
• Develop and deliver new reporting formats and methods to match the needs of an evolving project scope.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years years experience including project management, strategy & governance, change management, developing technology-based solutions.
• Experience in shipbuilding, construction or manufacturing is an asset.
• Bachelors' degree with a focus on project management, business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, or computer science/programming.
• Excellent communication skills (email and verbal) with an ability to engage all levels of stakeholders within the organization and external contacts.
• Presentation and public speaking.
• Situational Leadership – guiding discussion and facilitating meetings to successful outcomes.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.