Junior Estimator & Production Assistant, Empire Envelope

Ovrc; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Professional environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Empire Envelope, part of Qualico, seeks a Junior Estimator & Production Assistant in Edmonton to support residential divisions by creating and maintaining job records, purchase orders and estimates. You will also assist with construction-related tasks, including reviewing drawings, completing markups, assisting with pricing and providing coordination with production teams.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include Bluebeam Revu markups, reviewing drawings and specifications, evaluating POs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate/diploma in Construction Estimating is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of data entry experience, preferably in drywall or construction products.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu, SupplyPro, Plexxis and JobSchedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform Bluebeam Revu markups to identify quantities and discrepancies.
• Review residential drawings and specs to determine scope and costs.
• Evaluate purchase orders against drawings to support change orders.
• Collaborate with Production team for scope-specific pricing and updates.
• Assist estimating with pricing validation and cost tracking.
• Enter new jobs for residential divisions in JobSchedule and Plexxis.
• Cross-train with Senior Estimator for relief support.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Construction Estimating cert/diploma

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

SupplyPro

Plexxis

JobSchedule

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Junior Estimator & Production Assistant 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.
• Creating and entering new jobs for residential divisions in JobSchedule and Plexxis.
• Cross-training with the Senior Estimator to learn the estimating process and provide relief support when needed.
• Assisting production and construction teams with entering sup pay invoices for residential divisions and paint production for relief purposes.
• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Construction Estimating, or equivalent experience, is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and construction documents.
• Minimum of 2 years of data entry experience, preferably with drywall or construction products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and estimating-related systems, including Bluebeam Revu, SupplyPro, Plexxis and JobSchedule.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, mathematical, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately with tight deadlines.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

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.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Staying current with technical job skills.

Working Conditions

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

About Us

Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as we have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs.

Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long-lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers.

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.