Chief Estimator

Job Category: Estimating and Preconstruction

Requisition Number: CHIEF
001817

• Posted:
  April 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Wixom Michigan 51740 Grand River Ave Wixom, MI 48393, USA

Wixom Michigan 51740 Grand River Ave Wixom, MI 48393, USA

Chief Estimator
Location: Detroit, MI – United States
Company: The Boldt Company – Automotive Industry
Anticipated Salary Range: $164,000 - $223,000

At Boldt, we believe the most enduring impact is created through trusted relationships, bold thinking, and a shared vision for what’s possible. We build more than complex projects. We help shape industries, strengthen communities, and create environments where teams and clients succeed together.

To support continued growth across our Detroit automotive and industrial markets, The Boldt Company is seeking a Chief Estimator who will help define how Boldt wins. This Chief Estimator role is about influence, not just numbers. You’ll shape how Boldt wins work from early pursuit strategy and design‑to‑budget through buyout and turnover while partnering closely with Business Development, Preconstruction, Operations, and executive leadership to drive smart risk decisions and long‑term success.

Serving as a senior technical authority, the Chief Estimator is responsible for shaping pursuit strategy, pricing, and risk posture for complex automotive manufacturing, supplier, and industrial projects.

Based out of Boldt’s Detroit office, this role supports competitive project wins and long‑term growth in the automotive sector and is ideal for a highly seasoned estimating professional who leads through expertise, commercial judgment, and credibility. The anticipated salary range for this position is $164,000 - $223,000 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of construction experience working in estimating and/or preconstruction, with a strong foundation in estimating processes, material and building system costs, labor productivity, and conceptual estimating
• Experience in automotive, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction, including large, complex facilities
• 5+ years of leadership experience guiding estimating and preconstruction efforts and influencing outcomes across teams

• Proven experience leading complex, competitive pursuits, including pricing strategy, bid leveling, scope analysis, and risk evaluation
• Demonstrated success influencing executives, operations leaders, and clients through expertise, credibility, and sound commercial judgment
• Experience with GMP and Lump Sum (Hard Bid) project delivery models
• Strong working knowledge of CSI, Master Format, and Uni Format coding structures
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with industry‑standard estimating, takeoff, and scheduling tools (e.g., Win Est, On‑Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, Primavera)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 and collaborative digital work environments

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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