Skanska

Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska$144K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience with a self-perform general contractor on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with basic management practices like work scheduling and prioritizing.
  • Advanced knowledge of estimating principles, ideally gained through education and real-world experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop precise and effective cost estimates for complex construction projects.
  • Conduct detailed quantity surveys to inform project pricing.
  • Prepare subcontractor and vendor scopes and analyze quotes for accuracy.
  • Estimate costs of self-perform work to achieve project goals.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Estimator to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Meet critical deadlines while working as part of a team.
  • May serve as Pursuit Sponsor for high-value projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being throughout various life milestones.
  • Opportunities for career development and personal growth.
  • Engagement in a diverse community that fosters collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Commitment to whole health and peace of mind through personalized total rewards.
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 – Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training
  • 5+ years prior relevant experience at a self-perform general contrator working on large scale transportation infrastructure projects.
  • 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.

OurInvestmentin you:

      • We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That6s 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 6 to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary 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, there6s 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 we6re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We6re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being 6 Competitive base salary, 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 6 we build for a better society.

Skanska6s values 7Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life1are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D6I efforts. We are on a D6I journey that is ongoing. It is a journey of continuous improvement 6while we have come a long way, we still have more to go.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Primary LocationUS-NY-Queens Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Civil Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $144,500.00/Yr. Salary High USD $170,000.00/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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