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.
Why We Exist
At Boldt, our work is grounded in relationships:
Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
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.
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 invested in your success.
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EEOC
The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 1889, we’ve stayed true to what Martin Boldt first set out to be—an honest and reliable contractor. Hard work, an innovative spirit and a commitment to our values have helped us grow into one of the largest professional construction services firms in the United States. Today, we’re a fourth-generation family- and employee-owned company with a home base in Appleton, Wisconsin and offices throughout the country.
At Boldt, we don’t bow to convention. You deserve better than that. That’s why we’re constantly striving to improve, to bring greater value to our customers. We’ve built a culture that pushes the boundaries of innovation. A culture that empowers our people to think big. To explore the unprecedented.
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