Job Description

The Project Manager is a key driver in delivering high‑quality Cost Estimating products across Irving Shipbuilding programs and industry partners. In this role, you’ll bring together cost‑estimating standards, norms, analytics, reporting, engineering, contracts, legal, planning, scheduling, and program‑management expertise to support successful outcomes across complex projects.

Working closely with the Manager, Cost Management, you will lead strategic initiatives that enhance the organization’s estimating capabilities. You’ll take ownership of developing, improving, and maintaining Estimating tools and databases, with a focus on increasing automation to boost consistency, accuracy, and productivity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical problem‑solving, data‑driven decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• 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 and leadership team members. Identify, resolve and escalate issues, gain consensus through effective communication, and collaborate successfully across the organization.
• Deliver project updates to leadership teams as required on a weekly, monthly and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, accounting, finance, engineering, or computer science.
• 5–8 years’ experience in project management, strategy/governance, change management, and developing technology‑based solutions.
• Experience in shipbuilding, construction, or manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to read and write technical documentation.
• Strong requirements gathering, analysis, and data‑management skills.
• Proven project management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong presentation and public‑speaking skills.
• Effective situational leadership, including facilitating discussions and driving productive meetings.

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.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.