Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Cortrol Process Systems is a leading provider of corrosion-resistant solutions for the chemical process industry. Since our founding in 1971, we've expanded operations across the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions and built a comprehensive product offering that ranges from fiberglass piping and tanks to lined steel equipment and custom fabrications. Our commitment to quality is a cornerstone of our culture, and we partner only with industry-leading manufacturers. We offer professional project planning, installation, and repair services and our expert technicians bring exceptional craftsmanship to every project. For Cortrol customers, product availability and fast delivery are critical to completing projects and maintaining uninterrupted operations. Our four strategically located warehouses are stocked with a wide range of products to meet that need and help ensure critical parts are readily available.

Cortrol recently joined the Harrington family of companies, making it part of the country's leading provider of process control solutions. This strategic move expands our capabilities, allowing Cortrol to offer a wider array of solutions to our clients across a broad range of industries. Being part of the national Harrington family also offers our employees enhanced career mobility and new opportunities to learn and grow.

At Cortrol, a part of the One HIPCO family, we're continuing to grow and invest in our people, processes, and capabilities. We're looking for a Senior Estimator who can bring both technical expertise and a strong customer-first mindset to support our sales team and drive accurate, timely project estimates. This role plays a critical part in bridging engineering, sales, and operationsensuring we deliver competitive, accurate quotes while maintaining high service levels for our customers.

What You'll Do

• 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

What Success Looks Like

• 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

What You Bring

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in Construction Management, Estimating, or related field
• 35+ 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

Cortrol, a Harrington company provides an outstanding benefits package, designed to support our employees' health, financial wellness, and work-life balance, with options that go above and beyond standard offerings!

Insurance:

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, 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
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.

Retirement:

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help our employees thrive in every area of their lives.

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.