Administration & Estimating Assistant, Construction

Empire Envelope; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Envelope in Edmonton, AB is seeking a full-time Administration & Estimating Assistant in the construction sector. You will support residential divisions by creating and maintaining job records, purchase orders and estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with production and construction teams on pricing and documentation.

Your day-to-day involves handling bluebeam markups, interpreting drawings for scope and quantities, processing POs/EPOs, and assisting with cost estimates for drywall

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years data entry, preferably on drywall or construction products.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and construction documents.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using office equipment and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and SupplyPro, Plexxis, and Job Schedule.
• Certificate/Diploma in Construction Estimating or equivalent experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Active listener

Detail oriented

Team player

Data entry

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Criminal record check

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SupplyPro

Plexxis

Job Schedule

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

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.