Senior Estimator

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 operations—ensuring 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 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