VFX project manager
Job Description
Position Overview
Reporting to the General Manager, the Project Manager is the main generator of revenue for the branch and manages all emergency and restoration services provided by First General Property Restoration.
The Project Manager attends job sites, assesses damage, provides data for estimates, offers technical explanations, and strengthens relationships with existing and potential customers through business development and account management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, review and edit estimates in accordance with First General estimating standards and insurance compliance SLAs, including accurate floor plans created with provided software.
- Participate in all necessary training with insurance‑specific software, sketching/drawing, bid preparation, and photo documentation.
- Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines while ensuring all protocols related to insurance, legislation, or division‑specific requirements are followed.
- Upload, monitor, revise and update estimates and noting systems in internal and external systems.
- Secure authorizations and deposits to commence projects in accordance with office policies and protocols.
- Manage and oversee all projects—residential, commercial, and industrial—including high‑risk, high‑exposure, and complex projects.
- Ensure scope of work is followed per quoting process to achieve accurate timelines and budgets.
- Attend all site meetings and serve as the primary liaison between customers, subcontractors, consultants, engineers, and insurance representatives.
- Coordinate and schedule all appointments, provide technical explanations, and give constructive feedback to complete projects on time and on budget.
- Ensure applicable permits are in place and meet with inspectors as required; communicate after‑hours emergency job needs.
- Work with the Safety Coordinator to incorporate safety requirements into quotes and proposals.
- Review and approve project‑based invoices for payment; obtain and submit certificates of completion with invoicing.
- Submit interim and end‑of‑project billing; participate in collection efforts for outstanding accounts.
- Provide excellent customer service, maintaining attention to detail and safeguarding clients’ property and information.
- Practice good housekeeping, maintain a safe and non‑cluttered worksite, and demonstrate understanding of safety principles and procedures.
- Comply with all First General policies, procedures, and legislative requirements; proactively communicate job‑site conditions and concerns.
Job Details
- Location: Saskatoon, SK
- Work location: On site
- Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 per year
- Terms: Permanent employment, Full time
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies: 1
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