Senior Estimator

About the role

Cortrol Process Systems is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team. This role is crucial for supporting our sales team and ensuring accurate, timely project estimates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and related documentation to develop accurate time, cost, material, and labor estimates
• Utilize ERP systems to create and maintain bills of materials, locate parts, and track quote activity
• Partner closely with sales and customers to clarify scope and gather missing project details
• Collaborate cross-functionally to obtain pricing, lead times, and component information
• Generate customer quotes using internal tools and calculators, with a target turnaround of 24 hours
• Leverage historical data and cost records to improve estimate accuracy
• Participate in design and pre-production reviews as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, tools, and data accuracy
• Ensure quality and accuracy in all work while continuously looking for improvements

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Estimating, or related field
• 3–5+ years of estimating or related experience (industrial, construction, or technical environment preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience reading blueprints and technical documentation (AutoCAD experience is a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with ERP systems (Prelude and ACT! a plus, not required)
• Comfort working with mathematical concepts such as ratios, percentages, and cost analysis

Skills

• Clear, concise communication with both internal teams and customers
• Strong collaboration and ability to influence across teams
• A proactive, “can-do” mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Business awareness with the ability to balance cost, margin, and customer satisfaction

Benefits

Cortrol, a Harrington company, offers an outstanding benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial wellness, and work-life balance. The package includes:

• Medical Plans: HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option. Spousal HRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year. FSAs cover health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive coverage, including orthodontic care for both children and adults.
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company-paid life and AD&D coverage.
• Long Term Disability: Company-paid LTD program.
• Short-term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, and supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Retirement: 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%. Additional leave options for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements.