Estimator III

Location: Appleton, WI (Hybrid/Remote)

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support detailed and conceptual estimating efforts.
• Review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Prepare bid documents and participate in estimate presentations.
• Manage bid solicitation and evaluate proposals from trade partners.
• Collaborate with project teams, owners, and design partners.
• Contribute to target value design, risk and opportunity reviews, and cost modeling.
• Transition estimate information to project teams for execution.

Requirements

• 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, specifically 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.

Skills

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

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $108,000 - $143,000 annually. This reflects the anticipated base salary based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Employee ownership—your work fuels our success and your future.
• Purpose-driven work aligned with strong ESG values.
• Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability.
• Safety-first culture—everyone home safe every day.
• Career growth through mentorship and hands-on learning.
• High-impact projects in complex industrial sectors.
• Opportunities to lead and mentor as you grow.
• Rich culture built on relationships and craftsmanship.
• High performance enhanced by AI and technology for collaboration, transparency, and results.

About the Company

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects—we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact. Our culture blends accountability with support, where learning, mentorship, and collaboration power results. High performance starts with strong relationships, open communication, and ownership from the field to the office.

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good.