Administration & Estimating Assistant, Construction

5 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Empire Envelope Full-time

Const Mgt-Edmon Full Time Employee Edmonton - Supply Chain - Empire Envelope, Edmonton, AB, CA

Location

5651 70 St NW, Edmonton

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
  • The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
  • A professional and collaborative work environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Administration & Estimating Assistant, Construction in Edmonton. You will support residential divisions by creating and maintaining job records, purchase orders and estimates. You also assist with construction-related tasks, including reviewing drawings, completing markups, assisting with pricing and supporting accurate documentation, communication and coordination with production and construction teams.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Performing Bluebeam Revu markups to identify quantities, take-offs, scope requirements and discrepancies.
  • Reviewing and interpreting residential construction drawings and specifications to determine project scope, material quantities and cost implications.
  • Evaluating purchase orders against construction drawings to identify inconsistencies and support change orders related to scope and pricing.
  • Collaborating with the Production Manager and construction teams to support scope-specific pricing, cost analysis and specification updates.
  • Supporting estimating functions through pricing validation, cost tracking and coordination with the Estimator.
  • Preparing material quantity calculations and cost estimates for drywall and paint, including material computations and price verification.
  • Managing residential inbox communications, including emails, phone calls and follow-ups with clients to obtain project information.
  • Reviewing and processing POs and EPOs, updating job records in JobSchedule and Plexxis, managing SupplyPro requests and tracking billing updates.
  • Working closely with the Production and Construction teams to assist with scope specific pricing and specification updates.
  • Assisting in estimating jobs and entering subcontractor pay invoices for production/construction for relief purposes.

As our ideal candidate, you are...

  • Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
  • A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
  • An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
  • Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
  • A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and construction documents.
  • Minimum 2 years data entry, preferably on drywall or construction products.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Accuracy with data entry and tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable using office equipment and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and SupplyPro, Plexxis, and Job Schedule.
  • Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certificate/Diploma in Construction Estimating or equivalent experience is an asset.

What We Value

  • Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
  • Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
  • Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.