Estimating and Preconstruction Manager

Estimating & Preconstruction Manager

Location: Hybrid, prefer in office (Appleton, WI)

Company: The Boldt Company – National Power & Industrial

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,200 annually

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

As an Estimating & Preconstruction Manager, you lead how Boldt builds trust—setting projects up for success long before construction begins. You’ll drive pursuits and preconstruction efforts across power generation and pulp & paper projects, guiding work from early strategy through end of design and bringing clarity to cost, scope, and risk in complex, high‑value environments.

You’ll partner closely with owners, engineers, designers, and internal teams—using Lean principles, open‑book contracting, and integrated delivery to align stakeholders early and build shared confidence in project outcomes. This role blends strategy with execution: owning the estimating and bidding process, supporting contract negotiations, facilitating high‑impact meetings, and making informed decisions with limited engineering detail.

Client‑facing and collaborative by design, you’ll present estimates and recommendations transparently, identify risks and opportunities, and help ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction into execution. While not a formal people‑manager role, you are a visible leader—someone who influences direction, holds teams accountable, and strengthens relationships across the full project lifecycle.

• 7+ years in construction, estimating, and preconstruction (Renewables, power, or industrial project experience)
• Proven leadership of large, complex pursuits ($200M +) in power or heavy industrial environments
• EPC or Design‑Build experience (power, pulp & paper preferred)
• Leadership capability with a collaborative, respectful style
• Proficiency beyond Excel (Win Est or similar preferred)

• Experience leading $5M+ pursuits
• Exposure to self‑perform work and labor rate analysis
• Field experience or post‑award preconstruction exposure

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

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