Skanska

Lead Estimator (Geotechnical - Deep Excavation & Foundations)

Skanska$144K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • 5+ years of experience in deep foundation and excavation.
  • Familiarity with management practices including scheduling and coaching.
  • Strong knowledge in the field through education and practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates for large construction projects.
  • Conduct quantity surveys and prepare work scopes for subcontractors and vendors.
  • Analyze quotes and estimate costs for self-perform work.
  • Work efficiently and meet critical deadlines as part of a team.
  • Possibly serve as Pursuit Sponsor for high-value projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Support for your whole health with a focus on physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Lead Estimator, along with the Senior Estimator develops accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy civil and mechanical construction projects for bid-build, design-build, and Engineer, Procure and Construct projects. The Lead Estimator will be responsible for accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis, and estimating the cost of self-perform work. The Lead Estimator will be a self-starter and work efficiently.

The Lead Estimator must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team. The Lead Estimator may be named as Pursuit Sponsor of a particular project, should the value require it.

 

Lead Estimator Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training
  • 5+ years prior relevant experience in deep foundation & excavation.
  • Basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
  • Advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Our Investment in you:

      • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

 

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

 

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. We are on a D&I journey  that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement—while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-NY-Maspeth Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Civil Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $144,500.00/Yr. Salary High USD $190,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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