The Boldt Company

Estimating Manager

The Boldt Company$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field required.
  • Minimum seven years in construction with estimating and project delivery experience.
  • At least five years in leadership roles required.
  • Self-starter mindset is essential.
  • Strong understanding of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) process.
  • Experience with estimating tools beyond Excel; WinEst is preferred.
  • Experience in renewable energy projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating for renewable energy projects from preconstruction to constructability.
  • Mentor and guide a team of 4-5 estimators in their work.
  • Foster collaboration with Project Executives and operations leaders.
  • Ensure estimates reflect strategic and financial accountability.
  • Ask critical questions and challenge assumptions to promote team success.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in Appleton, WI.
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a growing field.
  • Work within a culture that values open dialogue and collaboration.
  • Involvement in impactful renewable energy projects for a sustainable future.
  • Potential for career advancement in a leading construction firm.
Full Job Description
Estimating Manager
Location: Hybrid, Appleton, WICompany: The Boldt Company - National Power & IndustrialAnticipated Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,200

As we continue to grow our Renewables portfolio, we're looking for an Estimating Manager who brings strong estimating expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a genuine commitment to developing people.

In this role, you'll lead both projects and people, guiding renewable energy estimates from preconstruction through constructability while partnering closely with project teams. You'll oversee and mentor a team of 4-5 estimators, foster open and respectful dialogue with Project Executives and operations leaders, and ensure estimates reflect sound strategy, financial accountability, and real-world execution. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys asking the right questions, respectfully challenging assumptions, and helping teams deliver successful projects together-while shaping meaningful infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,200 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.
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in the construction industry of which includes estimating and project delivery.
  • At least five years of leadership experience required.
  • Self-starter mindset
  • Strong understanding of the full EPC process
  • Exposure to estimating, cost modeling, and financial accountability
  • Experience working with estimating tools beyond Excel (WinEst experience preferred)
  • Renewables experience strongly preferred

Nice to Have
  • Led or contributed to pursuits in the $5-$10M range
  • Exposure to self-perform work, labor rates, and subcontractor cost analysis
  • Field experience (Field Engineer background welcome) or post-award preconstruction exposure
  • Ability to think with a field execution mindset and understand schedule and risk drivers

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 from 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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