Project Manager

Reports To:
General ManagerEmployment Type: Full-time
About EntroEntro is an international place branding and experience design firm with studios in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of more than 90 professionals whose expertise spans graphic and industrial design, architecture, engineering, project management, fine arts, neuroscience, and media. This diversity of perspectives informs our approach and deepens our understanding of how people experience and connect with places.
We create identities and experiences that give places meaning, make complex environments easier to navigate, and uncover the stories that shape them. Our work spans hospitals, transit networks, museums, educational campuses, and public spaces, helping people engage with the places where they live, learn, work, and gather.
OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the design vision while overseeing the successful planning and delivery of projects for our Vancouver Studio. This hybrid role combines high-level creative leadership with strong project oversight across all phases—from concept to implementation. You will work closely with partners, principals, designers, and clients across a range of built environment projects including signage, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design (EGD).
Responsibilities
Provide overall project support and for multiple, concurrent, and complex design/construction projects from schematic design to post construction phases.
Assess and ensure schematic design, design development packages, technical drawings, reports, and contract documentation are complete, submitted to the clients on time, and comply with the requirements of the project.
Manage budget, forecast expenditures and other costs.
Maintain open communication with the Project Director regarding project status, health, reviews, and changes, and aid the General Manager in charge when needed.
Develop workback schedules and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Assess compliance and successful completion of projects in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, procedures, guidelines, and accepted construction standards.
Coordinate technical advice on design and contract administration issues, constructability, construction methods/issues and standards.
Support design teams prioritize deliverables and achieving milestone dates
Contract administration principles/practices applicable to EGD design/construction
Review, comment on or author new initiatives, specifications, alternative project delivery models and associated documentation
Minimum of 4 years experience as a Project Manager
Experience in wayfinding and branded environments, exhibit design, retail design would be considered an asset.
Portfolio of successful projects completed in the past 4 years;
we are looking for sector experience.
Experience in construction/transit projects a plus (phases of construction)
Proficiency on a Mac is beneficial, as Entro operates in a Mac environment and utilizes the Google Suite of products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and presentations, and to liaise with clients, partners/collaborators, and contractors.
Interpersonal and influencing skills to discuss and resolve issues and encourage good working relationships and performance to deliverables.
Negotiation skills to obtain agreement on incorporating contract changes that may have impacts on schedules, deliverables, and budget.
Ability to develop alternative solutions to complex issues, be resourceful and adaptable.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French is considered an asset.
Our People
– work with award winning, recognized industry leaders and best-in-class project teams.
Our Projects
– work on exciting, high profile projects that are at the forefront of environmental design and placemaking across the world.
Our Compensation
– work for an employer that offers competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits as well as opportunities for career growth & development.
Salary
– $80,000 – $90,000
**Entro may use AI-assisted tools during parts of the recruitment process to help screen and assess applications**
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