Estimating Administrator, (Term), StreetSide

Qualico; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

StreetSide, the multifamily division of Qualico, is seeking an Estimating Administrator in Edmonton. You will support the Estimating team by analyzing costs and preparing estimates for new homes, helping inform profitable business decisions.

Ideal candidates are organized, strong communicators with attention to detail, and comfortable using Microsoft Office and estimating software such as BuildPro, SupplyPro, or NewStar. 1 year of experience is not required but helpful.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in an administrative role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Complete and review job files for material and labour costs.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers and trades, tracking pricing and quotes.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production and Construction on project changes.
• Monitor project budgets and prepare cost-to-complete variance reports.
• Enter new jobs in the tracking system and upload documentation.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Active listener

Detail oriented

Team player

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BuildPro

SupplyPro

NewStar

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Temporary more than 6 months Employee Edmonton, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5212

Location: 3203 - 93rd Street NW, Edmonton

Term: 1 year

At StreetSide, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Estimating Manager as the Estimating Administrator, you will provide administrative support to the Estimating team. You also analyze costs and prepare estimates to facilitate the construction of new homes while providing knowledge of costs and benefits in supporting profitable business decisions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing and reviewing job files for material and/or labour costs.
• Maintaining a directory of suppliers and trades, and remaining up-to-date on pricing, options and quotes.
• Coordinating with Purchasing, Production and Construction teams on project changes.
• Monitoring project budgets throughout the project lifecycle. Scrutinizing, coding, processing, reviewing and distributing invoices. Preparing cost-to-complete reports to identify variances.
• Entering new jobs in tracking system and uploading relevant documentation to the estimating team.

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
• Minimum 6 months of experience in an administrative role.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel) and estimating software (BuildPro, SupplyPro, NewStar or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience in the residential or commercial industry is an asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Taking responsibility for the outcome of decisions and actions.
• Cooperating with team members in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Staying current with technical job skills continuously pursuing learning and growth.

Work Conditions

You will work primarily in an office setting during regular office hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

StreetSide is the multi-family division of Qualico and has developed apartment style, town home style, detached houses and luxury condominiums throughout Western Canada with projects ranging from innovative urban development to historic retrofits. StreetSide operates in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.