The Boldt Company

Construction Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Projects

The Boldt Company$78K — $101K *
Wixom, MI 48393In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of estimating experience with complete estimates preparation.
  • Experience in reviewing drawings, specifications, and developing scope of work.
  • Knowledge of construction systems, materials, labor, and equipment costs.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and estimating/takeoff tools.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and support bid and proposal processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to develop comprehensive cost models.
  • Perform detailed takeoffs to ensure precise project evaluations.
  • Support bid strategy, value engineering, and proposal development efforts.
  • Coordinate estimating efforts and assess project risks and opportunities.
  • Drive smarter cost decisions to deliver high-quality outcomes on complex projects.
  • Contribute to both hard bid and negotiated work throughout project cycles.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and relationship-focused work environment.
  • Opportunity for professional growth in construction estimating and preconstruction.
  • Exposure to diverse commercial and industrial projects.
  • Chance to influence projects from concept through submission.
  • Engagement in meaningful work that impacts project success.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Construction Estimator - Commercial & Industrial Projects
Location: Wixom, MI
Company: The Boldt Company
Anticipated Salary Range: $78,000 - $101,000, Negotiable

We're looking for a driven Construction Estimator to build accurate, competitive cost estimates that directly impact project success. In this role, you'll work across commercial and industrial projects, partnering with project teams, trade partners, and clients to analyze drawings and specifications, perform detailed takeoffs, and develop comprehensive cost models. You'll contribute to both hard bid and negotiated work, supporting bid strategy, value engineering, and proposal development from concept through submission.

This is an opportunity to grow your expertise in construction estimating, preconstruction, cost modeling, and target value design within a collaborative, relationship-focused environment. You'll play a key role in coordinating estimating efforts, analyzing project risks and opportunities, and driving smarter cost decisions helping deliver high-quality, well-informed outcomes on complex projects that matter.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 - $101,000, (negotiable) annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2-5 years of estimating experience, including preparation of complete estimates
  • Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and developing scope of work
  • Understanding of construction systems, materials, labor, and equipment costs
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and estimating/takeoff tools
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and support bid and proposal processes

Nice to Have
  • Experience with conceptual estimating and cost modeling
  • Exposure to GMP and lump sum project delivery methods
  • Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit or similar
  • Experience with self-perform estimating and productivity-based costing

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement-unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

About The Boldt Company

The Boldt Company is a construction services company headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1889 by Martin Boldt and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. The company provides a wide range of construction services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. Boldt has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. Boldt is a privately held company and is still owned by the Boldt family.
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