Estimating assistant vs administrative assistant

Differences between estimating assistant and administrative assistant duties and responsibilities

Estimating assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
• Perform equipment and material takeoff of HVAC blueprint drawings.
• Perform typing of letters, RFI's, filing, and certify payroll.
• Receive phone calls or email from potential clients who have a RFP (request for proposal).
• Prepare all invitations to bids, addendum and RFI's notifications, confirm subcontractors bidding interest and pricing.
• Perform civil takeoffs, produce estimates, and create high level schedules that are submitted to clients in response to RFP.
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Administrative assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage time and attendance using Kronos software for entire department.
• Participate in national projects, manage new customer conversions to MCI from other carriers.
• Manage FEDEX delivery requirements ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Manage and update social media outlets including Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Manage company finances using QuickBooks software, including monitoring the operating budget and collecting on unpaid invoices.
• Manage and develop the daily clinical schedule for the in-patient rehabilitation staff taking into consideration Medicare guidelines and staffing ratios.
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