Location
halifax, halifax county, Canada
Posted
June 17, 2026
Job Description
Join Irving Shipbuilding as a Lead Estimator to elevate your career! This full-time, in-office role focuses on creating precise estimates for ship repair projects.
In this influential position, you’ll take charge of interpreting client specifications and translating them into actionable cost estimates. Your role will also include mentoring junior estimators and ensuring the accuracy of all proposals created across our shipyards. You’ll engage in contract negotiations and assist with bid assessments, playing a crucial part in project planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze client specifications to develop work packages
• Guide junior estimators in proposal creation and method statements
• Prepare comprehensive bid/tender documentation
• Manage creation of preliminary project schedules
• Act as Estimating Manager when required
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in Engineering or skilled trade
• 5-10+ years of relevant project execution ...
In this influential position, you’ll take charge of interpreting client specifications and translating them into actionable cost estimates. Your role will also include mentoring junior estimators and ensuring the accuracy of all proposals created across our shipyards. You’ll engage in contract negotiations and assist with bid assessments, playing a crucial part in project planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze client specifications to develop work packages
• Guide junior estimators in proposal creation and method statements
• Prepare comprehensive bid/tender documentation
• Manage creation of preliminary project schedules
• Act as Estimating Manager when required
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in Engineering or skilled trade
• 5-10+ years of relevant project execution ...