The Boldt Company

Estimator III

The Boldt Company$108K — $143K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Appleton, WI
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5-8 years of estimating experience in large power generation or heavy industrial projects.
  • Strong grasp of estimating processes including costs associated with labor, materials, and subcontracting.
  • Experience with both detailed and conceptual estimates, including cost models.
  • Familiarity with negotiated GMP and lump sum/hard bid delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of MasterFormat and Uniformat construction coding systems.
  • Proficient in Excel and estimating software, as well as scheduling tools like Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

  • Lead detailed and conceptual estimating efforts for projects.
  • Review project drawings and specifications to develop reliable estimates.
  • Prepare bid documents and participate in estimate presentations.
  • Manage the process of bid solicitation and evaluate incoming proposals.
  • Collaborate effectively with project teams, trade partners, and design partners.
  • Contribute to target value design and risk opportunity reviews.
  • Transition estimate data to project teams to support project success.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between remote and in-office work.
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in power generation and heavy industrial sectors.
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Estimator III
Location: Appleton, WI, Hybrid, Remote
Company: The Boldt Company - National Power & Industrial
Anticipated Salary Range: $108,000 - $143,000

As an Estimator III, you'll play a key role in helping project teams plan, price, and deliver successful work across power generation and heavy industrial market sectors and contract delivery methods. This role supports a OneBoldt approach by developing reliable estimates, coordinating internal and external estimating resources, and helping teams make informed decisions that support project success and planned profitability.

In this role, you'll lead and support detailed and conceptual estimating efforts, review drawings and specifications, prepare bid documents, participate in estimate presentations, manage bid solicitation, evaluate proposals, and collaborate with project teams, trade partners, owners, and design partners. You'll also contribute to target value design, risk and opportunity reviews, cost modeling, and the transition of estimate information to project teams-bringing both technical estimating expertise and a relationship-focused mindset to the work.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $108,000 - $143,000 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 a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
  • Five to eight years of estimating experience, estimating large power generation or heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of estimating processes, including labor, material, equipment, subcontracting, general conditions, requirements, insurance, fees, permits, contingencies, and scope development.
  • Experience preparing detailed and conceptual estimates, including cost models and estimate deliverables.
  • Experience with negotiated GMP and lump sum/hard bid project delivery methods.
  • Understanding of MasterFormat and Uniformat construction coding.
  • Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, database-based estimating software, takeoff software, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
  • Ability to collaborate with project managers, financial managers, design partners, trade partners, and internal estimating resources.
  • Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to support complex estimating efforts and multiple stakeholders.

Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit and/or Vico.
  • Experience using Building Catalyst, Modelogix, OnCenter, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating and cost modeling tools.
  • Experience mentoring or providing direction to less experienced estimators.
  • Exposure to self-perform estimating across trades such as concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry, drywall, or millwright work.

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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