Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

About PURIS:

PURIS Corp. and our family of companies operate across all 50 states and Canada with 900+ employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. We provide trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions and technology to municipal water, wastewater, and storm water markets. We are the largest independent provider with the broadest range of trenchless technologies and services operating in a market that is increasingly adopting trenchless solutions for its cost, time, and environmental efficiencies.

Job Summary Description:

We are seeking a dedicated, detailed and team oriented, driven, and efficient Project Coordinator to join the PURIS team. Responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and operational activities to support the local business unit to develop, enhance and execute procedures and policies in alignment with company goals and objectives. The role entails working and reporting directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP).

Responsibilities:

- Supports Project Managers with review/audit of job pay applications, monitoring of payments by Owners, and payments to Subcontractors.

- Manages day-to-day compliance requirements of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and City of Chicago.

- Prepare relevant reports for management as needed.

- Manages AP and AR for site-specific vendor coding and invoice processing, payment tracking, new vendor setup.

- Generates purchase orders for Subcontractor Agreements.

- Supports site staff, including Field Supervisors and crews, with calendar maintenance, expense reporting, HR/ADP inquiries, fuel cards, purchase cards, lodging support.

- Daily office duties include phones and mail.

- Performs work in professional office setting.

- Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

- 5-10 years applicable administrative experience; degree preferred but not required.

- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented

- Proficient in Microsoft Suite

- AP/AR experience with strong math and excel skills.

- Skilled collaborator

- Excels in a high-paced work environment.

- Critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skill.

- Strong communication skills both oral and written.

- Ability to multi-task effectively

- Focused and supportive to management always

- Self-starter who works well independently

- Adaptable and works well under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.

- Several 100% company-paid benefits including:

- Life Insurance

- Long-term disability

- Employee assistance program

- Bonus program

- 401(k) savings plan with company match

- Generous PTO

- 10 paid holidays

- Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.