ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Alberta Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Black & McDonald is actively seeking an Estimating Administrator to join our Alberta team. Reporting to the Division Manager, the Estimating Administrator provides direct administrative support to the Estimating team by managing RFQs, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely communication with clients and subcontractors to facilitate accurate and competitive bids. Additional responsibilities include coordinating file management, distributing information to team members, and ensuring addendums are properly posted and communicated.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, upload and download estimate files and estimating logs
- Organize and manage tender documents on the estimating server
- Update tracking systems and maintain the Estimate Checklist
- Distribute tender documents to subcontractors and suppliers
- Handle follow-up communication with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Prioritize and process incoming RFQs
- Prepare and track pre-qualification submissions
- Ensure compliance with tender submission protocols
- Review drawings and specifications for new estimates and assist with estimator assignments
- Create and submit bid / no-bid forms
- Support the Estimating team by ensuring all required documents are available
- Assist with creating pre-quals, RFP's and work plan for bid submissions
- Assist with tender forms, bonding and insurance documents, signatures, and submission materials during bid closings
Manage Estimating team's emails, phone calls, and general administrative tasks
Prepare and print tender documents and maintain monthly reportsUpdate and maintain contact databases while looking for new estimating opportunitiesOther administrative duties, as assignedCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years' experience in an administrative rolePost-secondary education in Business Administration, Construction Management, Office Administration, or a related field.Equivalent experience in estimating, or construction office environment may be considered in place of formal education.SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of bidding processes and construction terminology, an assetStrong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage and track multiple RFQ's, tenders and deadlines simultaneouslyExcellent document control skills, including organizing, uploading, and maintaining large volumes of project filesHigh attention to detail when preparing tender documents, checklists, and reports.Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and filing systems.Collaborative mindset with a willingness to assist wherever needed by the teamDependable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervisionProficient in MS Office Programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Knowledgeable (or willing to be trained) in construction-related platforms / programsOffice set-up - This position is fully in-office currently based in Leduc (110 3903 75 Avenue).Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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