Director of Estimating and Preconstruction

Job Title: Director of Estimating and Preconstruction
Location: San Francisco, CA
Company: The Boldt Company – Western Operations
Anticipated Salary Range: $208,000.00 - $283,000.00

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

Join Boldt as a Director of Estimating and Preconstruction and step into a highly visible leadership role that shapes how complex, high impact projects come to life across the enterprise. In this position, you will drive alignment between operations, project management, and estimating teams while partnering closely with corporate leadership to elevate standards, processes, and consistency across the organization. You will lead front end strategy on major pursuits, guiding projects from early concept through subcontractor buyout, and playing a critical role in delivering predictable outcomes and strong financial performance. This is an opportunity to influence how Boldt approaches work at scale while engaging directly with clients, partners, and internal leaders to bring innovative, value driven solutions to every project.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a collaborative, Lean environment and is energized by building high performing teams and delivering smarter project outcomes. You will champion Target Value Design, model based estimating, and design to budget strategies that create meaningful impact for clients while supporting Boldt’s commitment to continuous improvement. From mentoring preconstruction talent to advancing new market opportunities, you will have the platform to grow both people and business. At Boldt, you are not just leading estimates, you are helping define the future of how projects are planned, procured, and successfully delivered.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $208,000.00–$283,000.00 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.

• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience working as an estimator and / or preconstruction professional. Knowledge of estimating processes, material and building system costs, labor productivity, and conceptual project construction requirements required.At least five years of leadership experience 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.