The Boldt Company

Estimating and Preconstruction Manager

The Boldt Company • $133K — $177K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in construction, structural engineering, architecture, or estimating.
  • Experience with Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) and Lump Sum (Hard) Bid projects.
  • Understanding of CSI, Master Format, and Uniformat coding required.
  • Strong skills in Excel, WinEst, On-Screen take-off, and scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Schedule, Primavera).
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft O365 required.
  • A valid driver's license may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from budgeting to subcontractor buyout.
  • Collaborate with clients, designers, project managers, and trade partners for accurate estimates.
  • Conduct cost modeling and constructability reviews to support project goals.
  • Develop procurement strategies and oversee bidding activities for optimal outcomes.
  • Identify project opportunities and risks to enhance decision-making processes.
  • Coach and mentor estimating and preconstruction staff to build team capabilities.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence project success from early planning phases.
  • Supportive role in shaping exceptional client value through innovative solutions.
  • Collaboration in a Lean working environment, enhancing team dynamics.
  • Professional growth through coaching and mentoring opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Estimating and Preconstruction Manager
Location: Sacramento, CA
Company: The Boldt Company - Western Operations
Anticipated Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $177,000.00

Join Boldt as an Estimating & Preconstruction Manager and play a critical role in transforming project concepts into successful construction outcomes. In this position, you will lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through subcontractor buyout, partnering closely with clients, designers, project managers, and trade partners to develop accurate estimates, evaluate project risks, and create value driven solutions. You will guide cost modeling, constructability reviews, procurement strategies, and bidding activities while helping project teams make informed decisions that support budget, schedule, and quality objectives. This is an opportunity to directly influence project success while building strong relationships with both internal and external partners throughout the preconstruction process.
This role is ideal for a collaborative construction professional who thrives in a Lean environment and enjoys developing people, processes, and projects. You will champion design to budget approaches, Target Value Design, model based estimating, and continuous improvement initiatives that help deliver exceptional value for clients. Working alongside project and design teams, you will identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and explore innovative solutions that align project goals with budget expectations. In addition to leading estimating and procurement efforts, you will coach and mentor estimating and preconstruction staff while helping advance best practices across the organization. At Boldt, you will do more than prepare estimates. You will help shape successful projects from the earliest stages of planning through project execution.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $133,000.00-$177,000.00 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
  • Four-year architecture, engineering, construction management or related degree required.
  • 8-10 years of construction, structural engineering, architecture, and/or estimating experience or a combination of these experiences required.
  • Experience in Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) as well as Lump Sum (Hard) Bid type of projects required.
  • Understanding and proficiency of construction coding in CSI, Master Format and Uniformat required.
  • A strong understanding of excel spreadsheets, database-based software (WinEst), take-off software (On-Screen take-off) scheduling software (Microsoft Schedule, Primavera) is required.
  • Intermediate experience in Microsoft O365 required.
  • A valid driver's license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons' ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.
Nice to Have
  • Experience developing business in healthcare or other highly regulated markets.
  • Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulatory environments such as HCAI.
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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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
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