Manager, Detail Design

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Manager, Detail Design is a people‑leadership role accountable for managing Fleetway's drawing extraction scope through effective leadership, resourcing, and oversight of delivery teams. This role owns how work is scoped, organized, and assigned, ensuring the right people with the right capabilities are positioned to deliver high‑quality technical outputs.
This role provides direct leadership to Supervisors and their teams, balancing workload, addressing capacity and capability gaps, and supporting performance through coaching and mentoring. The Manager, Detail Design ensures teams clearly understand scope, priorities, and expectations, and works closely with internal stakeholders and the customer to manage scope clarification and change as required.
Quality delivery is achieved through strong people leadership supported by well‑defined processes. The role is accountable for embedding appropriate quality practices, ensuring standards are applied consistently, and that outputs are reviewed and accepted against defined requirements. Through effective scope control, resourcing, and team leadership, the Manager, Detail Design ensures compliant, reliable, and fit‑for‑purpose drawing extraction outcomes.
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
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and oversight of drawing extraction activities, managing resourcing and work allocation across delivery teams to meet agreed Fleetway and customer scope, quality expectations, and delivery commitments.
• Lead and support Supervisors and teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Balance workload and capacity, proactively identifying and addressing capability or resourcing gaps.
• Monitor program progress and performance against project requirements, providing internal and external performance reporting to senior management and the customer.
• Support all customer‑required earned value reporting.
• Ensure drawing extraction outputs are reviewed, compliant, and accepted against defined technical, quality, and customer standards.
• Integrate and continuously improve drawing extraction processes across multiple stakeholders to achieve an optimal balance of quality and schedule performance.
• Manage scope clarification and changes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the customer. Build strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, fostering a "one team" approach across organizational and functional boundaries.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Degree in Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering Technology.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in an engineering, technical, or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership, resourcing, and delivery oversight.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, quality standards, and structured delivery environments.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and subcontractors.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position.
ABOUT US
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are Fleetway! We believe Canada's maritime fleets need to be reliable and fit for purpose, with crews that are fully trained and supported. We work as a trusted technical partner during design, construction, in-service, and end of life. We are proud to deliver quality professional technical services including Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Editing, Configuration Management, Project Management, Training, Technical Translation, and Marine Technical Services.
Over the past 40+ years, we have built an outstanding team of people and partners, invested in the tools, and earned an exemplary track record servicing our customers. Everything we do is aimed at developing our people and improving our use of innovation to be the leading professional services provider in the marine industry. We are proud to have earned national recognition as a Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada's Top Employer.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Canadian Government Security Clearance.
What We Offer:
The successful candidate will receive a starting salary based on their applicable experience and demonstrated knowledge, skill, and abilities. Additionally, we offer the following:

• We are regularly adding new departments, positions, and functions within Fleetway, as such, we can offer you growth and development opportunities for future career advancement

• We provide direct support to your training and development plans, including support towards your professional certifications, memberships, or designations

• Flexible work hours (with core hours)

• We have Mental Health first aid trained staff in all offices

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan, with an enhanced focus on mental health and wellness

• Ability to save for your future with our company matching RRSP program

• 15-week maternity leave top-up program

• Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Annual health & wellness reimbursements

• Business casual work environment, with casual Fridays

• A slick company jacket that will definitely make you the envy of your friends