Estimator III

Job Title: Estimator III
Location: Appleton, WI, Hybrid, Remote
Company: The Boldt Company – National Power & Industrial
Anticipated Salary Range: $108,000 - $143,000

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

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.

We Are Boldt

• 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

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future


• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values


• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability


• Safety First: Everyone home safe every day


• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning


• High‑Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters


• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow


• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship


• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

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At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.
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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.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.