PROJECT MANAGER (Transit)

Reports To: Principal, General Manager Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level Hybrid Work Model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Overview: We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the design vision while overseeing the successful planning and delivery of transit projects for our Toronto 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 to deliver complex transit environments, including station signage, wayfinding systems, passenger information, and experiential graphic design (EGD) solutions.

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 Studio Director regarding project status, health, reviews, and changes, and aid the Partner 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, 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

Qualifications

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience delivering transit projects, including coordination with public agencies, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. 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 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.

About Entro

Entro is an international place-branding and experience design firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. At Entro, we value diversity of perspectives. Our multidisciplinary approach gives us an incredible appreciation for architecture, planning, and how graphic communications can connect people to place. Our team of 90+ professionals includes expertise in graphic and industrial design, fine arts, neuroscience, architecture, project management, engineering, and media. Our work gives places identity and meaning; it makes complex environments navigable and reveals the stories of places—from hospitals and transit hubs to museums, educational campuses, and public spaces.

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 range - $100,000 onwards