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PURIS

Estimator

PURIS, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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About PURIS PURIS operates across North America as one of the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation providers with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Under the direction of the Area Director, the Estimator is responsible for developing competitive, responsible, and responsive estimates to meet our client’s needs:

Essential Job Accountabilities

Review drawings, specifications and project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to generate production assumptions

Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data

Compile cost of labor, materials, equipment, and other applicable factors

Communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure completeness of estimate

Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid

Utilize existing cost history for pricing analysis

Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management

Perform turnover meetings with operational teams to ensure a seamless transition of means and methods

Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market

Participate in a safety program to meet or exceed the company’s safety standards and foster a culture of safety

Promote quality standards and take steps to provide a product and service that is a source of pride for our company and exceeds expectations for our customers

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Proficiency with MS Office products & HCSS estimating software or similar

5+ years of estimating experience, preferably with sewer and water projects

Knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction principles and equipment capabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities

Location: Birmingham, MI. Salary Range: $120,000.00-$150,000.00

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