VFX project manager

Title posted on indeed.com - Project Manager

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Employer details Probus Project Management Inc.

Job details

*Mixed-Use Project Manager * Probus Project Management Inc. (Probus) is an established and expanding consulting firm seeking a Mixed-Use Project Manager to effectively assist in the execution of the River Cree Resort and Casino Expansion and several infrastructure projects in Edmonton. This role requires 5+ years of related experience. Residential experience is favoured, and experience within a general contractor building retail, office and leisure facilities above $25 million is preferred. *Responsibilities * Reporting to the Principal of Probus the successful candidate will assume responsibility for all aspects of project execution. More specifically, the candidate's responsibilities will include: · Actively participate and be a key contributor in the project development activities; · Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project's required performance, schedule and profitability targets. Meet or exceed these targets; · Plan, facilitate, and incorporate the actions from: 1. Strategy sessions; 2. Project start-up meetings for each phase of the work; 3. Value engineering reviews; 4. Scheduling sessions; and 5. Constructability reviews. · Plan, organize and direct the preconstruction activities - add value for all stakeholders, i.e. owner, designers, and trades; · Assist the financing team in the preparation of the project budget. Ensure that estimates incorporate value for the owner and the targeted profitability; · Select trades to tender for optimum project success; · Oversee the tendering and awarding of sub-trade contracts including the preparation and execution of work authorizations; · Participate in the negotiation, preparation and execution of the prime contract; · Exhibit the key values of: leadership, innovation, relationships, and profitability; · Prepare and manage project budgets. Track project progress, variances, and recovery. Identify trends. Mitigate potential cost overruns and provide accurate revenue forecasts; · Proactively, identify, address, and resolve issues/problems as or before they occur. React positively to change; · Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements; · Ensure accurate and timely project administration/contract administration including: pricing change orders, tracking requests for information, and communication to all stakeholders; *Performance Expectations* · Project is completed within targeted schedule; · Project meets or exceeds targeted gross profit margin; · No lost time accidents (LTA); · Constructability issues are addressed in advance of sub-trade tendering; · Positive relationships: · Develop new relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and trades, as required; · Enhance relationships with existing clients, consultants, suppliers and trades; *The Candidate* The successful candidate will be a university or technical school graduate in engineering or construction management and eligible for or have attained P. Eng., CET, or PQS designations. He/she will have a minimum of 5-7 years of "hands-on" experience in the capacity of project manager supplemented by other aspects of construction management including cost estimating. The capacity to grow beyond this position is available. *Compensation* Base Salary: Commensurate with experience Short Term Incentive: Performance based bonus program Benefits: Employer paid, flexible health, dental & vision care Vacation: Minimum 4 weeks of vacation per year and recognized related years of experience Pay: $105,000.00-$130,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Work Location: In person