Senior Project Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the success of complex projects in the marine sector. This role involves leading a project team, ensuring quality assurance, managing stakeholder relationships, and defining project scope and deliverables. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in shipbuilding and a relevant technical diploma. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or refit projects.

Responsibilities

• Builds and leads the project team with clear roles and support.
• Ensures quality assurance through task coordination and adherence to standards.
• Manages stakeholder communication and relationships throughout the project.
• Defines scope, requirements, and deliverables for clarity.
• Creates work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget for effective management.
• Plans resources, communication, and risk management proactively.
• Manages changes, risks, and issues effectively.
• Maintains quality control with regular reviews and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Shipbuilding

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Education

Technical diploma in a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior Project Manager looking for your next step? Join Fleetway’s Service Delivery Team and help play a critical role in driving Fleetway’s success in the shipbuilding and marine sector by ensuring complex projects are delivered with precision, accountability, and alignment to engineering intent. Our team is known for its practical expertise in marine engineering environments, and we’re proud to contribute to major Canadian naval projects.

We’re currently seeking a Senior Project Manager who is eager to lead, grow, and make an impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative team developing maintenance strategies, estimating and planning for projects — now and into the future.

We\'re committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we\'re happy to help.

Qualifications

• A Technical diploma in a related field or equal qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in shipbuilding, repair, or refit projects.

Responsibilities

• Builds and leads the project team, ensuring the right talent is in place, roles are clearly defined, and team members are supported to perform effectively throughout the project.
• Directs project work and ensures quality assurance through effective task coordination, progress tracking, and adherence to standards and best practices.
• Manages stakeholder communication and customer relationships by providing timely updates, facilitating collaboration, and maintaining trust and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Defines scope, requirements and deliverables to ensure clear objectives and stakeholder alignment.
• Creates work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule, and budget to organize tasks, set timelines, and manage costs effectively.
• Plans resources, communications, and risk management to ensure the right people are engaged, information flows smoothly, and potential issues are proactively addressed.
• Manages changes, risks, and issues that arise by evaluating impacts and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining quality control and reporting through regular reviews, status updates, and stakeholder communications to ensure transparency and accountability