Estimating Assistant

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Canada Wright Construction Western Inc. Full time

Building people and communities together since 1905, Wright Construction is proud to be awarded Butler “Builder of the Year” and “Top Volume Builder” in Canada multiple times over the last 10 years. Join us as we work to be the preferred builder, employer, and trusted partner in our communities. Apply today


Who we are:

With our head office in Saskatoon, Wright Construction represents the longest operating construction company in the Province of Saskatchewan and in the City of Saskatoon. Over three generations, Wright Construction has helped build this province and we are proud to have produced many landmarks across Western Canada, including the original buildings of the University of Saskatchewan, Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon and much more We also have a satellite office in Calgary, Alberta.


Wright Construction performs General Contracting, Design Build, Public-Private-Partnerships (P3s) and Construction Management services. We excel in a variety of commercial, institutional, mixed use and industrial environments. Each year we complete hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail space for various developers and retail chains. Wright Construction is a strong competitor in the institutional sector providing services to schools and health boards across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Meanwhile, we are a Butler Buildings dealer and have erected approximately 6.5 million square feet of pre-engineered building space.


What we offer:

Come and be part of a leading construction company while investing in your career. We proudly offer:

  • A competitive total compensation package
  • An industry leading Employer paid Pension Program with a Pension matching Program
  • Employer paid Benefit Program
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Commitment to learning - through professional and career development opportunities
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Other Employee Perks


We have an exciting opportunity available – We are seeking a full time Estimating Administrator to join our Estimating team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of an extension or switch to a permanent position.


SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is responsible for receiving tender related information and the tracking, filing and distribution of this information to all relevant parties. Accountable for maintaining all tender documents up-to-date, consistent and organized in an orderly fashion for all other parties in estimating. The primary focus is to build relations with subcontractors to gather proposals for estimating and keeping order of all preconstruction documents for tendering. This position may be required to work outside of traditional hours if a tender is closing.


Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Manage tender documents from receipt to after-tender close
  • Bid invitations to subtrades
  • Notify all related construction associations of intent to bid
  • Review and complete understanding of instructions to bidders
  • Review bonding requirements. Order and receive as required
  • Upload tender documents to website and maintain with current information throughout tender process
  • Communicate with subtrades to ensure scope coverage in advance of tender close
  • Receive and organize subtrade quotations
  • Complete tender forms for tender submission
  • After tender submission, scan and file quotations
  • Ensure tender files are complete, organized and filed properly
  • Assist mark user bid on all tendered projects to maintain and grow subtrade database
  • Manage subtrade database including new entries
  • Manage the creation of tender file and budget file numbers
  • Provide assistance with bid follow up and result tracking
  • General assistance to estimating staff


REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in construction with knowledge of construction processes, verbiage and concepts.
  • Degree/Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology would be an asset.
  • Knowledge in commercial and industrial construction is preferred.
  • Previous experience working in estimating is an asset.
  • Knowledgeable in using office equipment, Microsoft Office Programs and Estimating software.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Must be able to work well within a team setting and contribute to team success
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Be able to efficiently carry out tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Exemplifies core values of honesty, integrity, and respect
  • Self-motivated and shows initiative to identify process improvements
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm
  • Takes accountability for their roles and responsibilities
  • Must have excellent time management skills


Are you a good match, and wish to join our team? Apply Today


We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Wright Construction however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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