Nova Scotia Lead engineer Jobs – 210 Openings This Week

Project Manager, Construction
MTLI Group of Companies —Halifax, NS
- $70,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Up to 50% travel
- Dental care
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CNC Machining Process Engineer
Protocase Inc —Sydney, NS
- $70,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer
MCA Consultants Inc. —Dartmouth, NS
- $95,000–$125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business development
- Project management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Systems Engineer - Microsoft 365
Owens MacFadyen Group —Halifax, NS
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Service & Obsolescence Management Engineer
Bronswerk Group —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Lead Developer - Research & Development
Citco —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- AWS
- Machine learning
Intermediate Civil/Structural Engineer
Meco Engineering —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Construction Project Manager
Universal Realty Group —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Architect
Venor —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Presentation skills
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4d
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Hercules SLR Inc. —Dartmouth, NS
- Monday to Friday
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- English
- Dental care
Energy and Decarbonization Engineer (Halifax, NS)
Siemens —Halifax, NS
- $85,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Profit sharing
Director of Safety & Security
Northumberland Ferries Limited —Halifax, NS
- $120,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business
- Dental care
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Senior Structural Engineer
AECOM —Halifax, NS
- $100,000–$160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Regional Project Manager - Property & Buildings
WSP —Dartmouth, NS
- $94,100–$138,000 a year
- PMP
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Continuous Improvement Engineer
IMP Group —Halifax, NS
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Designated paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
CNC Machining Process Engineer
Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd. —Sydney, NS
- $70,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Senior Project Engineer / Technical Lead - Energy
Stantec —Dartmouth, NS
- Temporary
- PMP
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
LBTF Deputy Integration and Test Engineer Lead - Range Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Halifax, NS
- $95,000–$124,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Dental care
- Vision care
Plant Manager
Renewable Energy Systems Limited —Goose Harbour Lake, NS
- $97,000–$121,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Heavy lifting
- Up to 50% travel
- Designated paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Civil Engineer, Facilities
Irving Shipbuilding —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree

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Project Manager, Construction

MTLI Group of Companies -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time | Contract
$70,000–$120,000 a year

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
PMP
Engineering
Industrial construction experience
Microsoft Office
Project management
Commercial construction experience
Construction experience
Microsoft Project
Communication skills
Driving Licence
Construction estimating

Full job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager owns the successful execution of industrial projects across Eastern Canada from quoting and contract award through to final handover and close-out. You will be the single point of accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction on multiple concurrent projects involving racking systems, automation, conveyors, mezzanines, construction, and facility relocations. This is a hands-on role for a delivery-focused leader who conducts site walkthroughs, supports quoting and estimating, manages local trades and operations teams in the Nova Scotia market, is comfortable in the field, fluent with subcontractors and trades, and disciplined about margins and documentation.

We're open to candidates with either a project management or an engineering background strong project engineers looking to own delivery end-to-end are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Quoting & Estimating

Assist in quoting and estimating projects: scope take-offs, pricing labour and materials, and preparing client-facing proposals.
Solicit and review subcontractor and supplier quotes to build accurate, competitive project costing.
Support the sales and estimating teams to ensure quotes reflect realistic schedules, scope, and margin targets.

Project Execution & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of industrial projects, coordinating internal crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and trades.
Conduct on-site walkthroughs to verify progress, quality, safety, and alignment with scope and drawings.
Manage local trades and operations teams in the Nova Scotia market, providing on-the-ground leadership and coordination.
Develop, maintain, and drive detailed project schedules, identifying the critical path and mitigating delays proactively.
Own the project budget: track costs, manage change orders, protect gross margin, and forecast to completion.

Engineering & Technical Support

Review and interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and technical specifications for racking, automation, and structural elements.
Coordinate with internal and external engineers (including P.Eng. sign-off where required) to ensure designs are constructible and code-compliant.
Provide technical problem-solving in the field, resolving design or installation issues as they arise.

Safety & Compliance

Champion a zero-incident safety culture; ensure compliance with provincial OH&S regulations, site-specific requirements, and MTLI standards.
Review and enforce safe work practices, JHAs/JSAs, and required permits for all field activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary client contact throughout delivery; manage expectations and communicate progress, risks, and changes clearly.
Lead the Sales-to-PM handover and ensure scope, commercial terms, and deliverables are fully understood and executed.
Resolve issues quickly and professionally, escalating to leadership when appropriate.

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Source, qualify, and manage subcontractors and suppliers; review quotes and negotiate scope, pricing, and terms.
Coordinate material logistics, deliveries, and on-site staging to keep crews productive.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate project records: contracts, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and close-out packages.
Provide regular status reporting on schedule, budget, risks, and milestones to operations leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

5+ years of experience in industrial construction, material handling, racking/automation, millwright/installation, or a related field — in a project management or project engineering capacity.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and/or an engineering degree (P.Eng. or EIT an asset).
Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget.
Experience managing field trades and operations teams on active job sites.
Experience quoting and estimating projects, including scope take-offs and proposal preparation.
Strong understanding of industrial site operations, trades coordination, and field execution.
Solid commercial acumen: budgets, change orders, margin management, and subcontractor negotiation.
Proficiency with project scheduling and MS Office (Excel, Project, or equivalent).
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Nova Scotia market and wider Eastern Canada.
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead crews and manage clients with confidence.

Preferred

Local knowledge of the Nova Scotia / Atlantic Canada industrial market and subcontractor base.
Experience with racking, conveyors, mezzanines, automation systems, or facility relocations/decommissioning.
P.Eng. designation or Gold Seal Certification (GSC).
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar design software.
Familiarity with reading and interpreting construction and installation drawings.

Pay: $70,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care

Application question(s):

Local knowledge of the Nova Scotia / Atlantic Canada industrial market
Have you ran large Industrial Construction projects and mechanical and electrical teams.
How large of a team have you ran in the past?
Which customers do you have relationships with that can transfer forward to MTLI?
What are you looking for in terms of Salary?
This isn't a single-project role. As we grow in Atlantic Canada, are you willing to build the local operations team around you — planning staffing, developing trades and subcontractor relationships, and running projects as the operations leader for the market?

Experience:

racking, conveyors, mezzanines, automation Installation: 5 years (preferred)
Commercial construction: 5 years (preferred)
AutoCAD: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

PMP (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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