Job Title: Estimating and Preconstruction Manager
Location: Sacramento, CA
Company: The Boldt Company – Western Operations
Anticipated Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $177,000.00
At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.
Join Boldt as an
Estimating & Preconstruction Manager and play a critical role in transforming project concepts into successful construction outcomes. In this position, you will lead estimating and preconstruction efforts from conceptual budgeting through subcontractor buyout, partnering closely with clients, designers, project managers, and trade partners to develop accurate estimates, evaluate project risks, and create value driven solutions. You will guide cost modeling, constructability reviews, procurement strategies, and bidding activities while helping project teams make informed decisions that support budget, schedule, and quality objectives. This is an opportunity to directly influence project success while building strong relationships with both internal and external partners throughout the preconstruction process.
This role is ideal for a collaborative construction professional who thrives in a Lean environment and enjoys developing people, processes, and projects. You will champion design to budget approaches, Target Value Design, model based estimating, and continuous improvement initiatives that help deliver exceptional value for clients. Working alongside project and design teams, you will identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and explore innovative solutions that align project goals with budget expectations. In addition to leading estimating and procurement efforts, you will coach and mentor estimating and preconstruction staff while helping advance best practices across the organization. At Boldt, you will do more than prepare estimates. You will help shape successful projects from the earliest stages of planning through project execution.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $133,000.00–$177,000.00 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
- Four-year architecture, engineering, construction management or related degree required.
- 8-10 years of construction, structural engineering, architecture, and/or estimating experience or a combination of these experiences required.
- Experience in Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) as well as Lump Sum (Hard) Bid type of projects required.
- Understanding and proficiency of construction coding in CSI, Master Format and Uniformat required.
- A strong understanding of excel spreadsheets, database-based software (WinEst), take-off software (On-Screen take-off) scheduling software (Microsoft Schedule, Primavera) is required.
- Intermediate experience in Microsoft O365 required.
- A valid driver’s license may be required. Individuals in this role may be subject to an annual Motor Vehicle Records check. The outcome of any MVR checks conducted may negatively impact the persons’ ability to participate in any vehicle program provided by the company, including but not limited to the ability to drive a personal vehicle on behalf of The Boldt Company or rent a vehicle through for business travel purposes.
Nice to Have
- Experience developing business in healthcare or other highly regulated markets.
- Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulatory environments such as HCAI.
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.
