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Base pay range

CA$85,000.00/yr - CA$125,000.00/yr

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? Salary: CAD $85,000 – $125,000 per year (DOE)

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP / RIGHT TO WORK IN CANADA ALREADY

The Prospect

We are representing a well-established shipbuilding company in Quebec seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead estimating activities across new build and ship repair projects.

This is a senior commercial-technical role responsible for pricing complex shipbuilding scopes, setting estimating strategy, and supporting bid and project teams through tender and execution phases.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the estimating function for shipbuilding and repair projects
- Prepare and validate high-value cost estimates from concept through contract award
- Review drawings, specifications, and work scopes to define labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
- Develop and manage estimating methodologies, cost databases, and benchmarking tools
- Coordinate supplier and subcontractor pricing and evaluate commercial risk
- Support bid strategy, clarifications,



and negotiations with clients
- Work closely with engineering, production, procurement, and project management teams
- Provide cost input for change orders, variations, and project forecasting
- Mentor and support junior estimators where applicable

This Role Would Suit Someone Who:
- Has significant experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy marine construction estimating
- Has led or owned the estimating process for complex industrial projects
- Understands shipyard production methods, labour planning, and cost drivers
- Is commercially astute, detail-oriented, and confident working at senior level
- Can communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders

Requirements
- Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency (mandatory)
- Robust background in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy industrial estimating
- French and English language skills highly desirable
- Advanced Excel skills;
experience with estimating or ERP systems preferred
- Ability to work on-site in Quebec

Seniority level
- Associate

Employment type
- Full-time

Job function
- Project Management and Finance
- Industries: Shipbuilding, Maritime Transportation, and Oil and Gas

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📌 Chief Estimator (Quebec City)
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