Senior Estimator - Power & Industrial Projects (Hybrid)

The Boldt Company; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

ESG-focused work

Career Growth

High-Impact Projects

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking an Estimator III to lead and support complex estimates for power generation and heavy industrial projects. You will review drawings, prepare bid documents, and coordinate with project teams, trade partners, and owners to drive profitable outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of estimating experience, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and experience with GMP or lump-sum delivery. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work remotely part of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five to eight years of estimating experience on large power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating processes including labor, materials, equipment, subcontracting, general conditions, requirements, insurance, fees, permits, contingencies, and scope development.
• Experience with negotiated GMP and lump sum/hard bid project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Excel, database-based estimating software, takeoff software, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to target value design, risk and opportunity reviews, cost modeling, and the transition of estimate information to project teams—bringing technical estimating expertise and relationship-focused mindset.

Skills

Estimating knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Takeoff software

MS Project / Primavera

Job description

The Boldt Company is seeking an Estimator III to lead and support complex estimates for power generation and heavy industrial projects. You will review drawings, prepare bid documents, and coordinate with project teams, trade partners, and owners to drive profitable outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of estimating experience, strong Excel and estimating software skills, and experience with GMP or lump-sum delivery. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work remotely part of the time.