Skanska

New Grad Estimator

Skanska$78K — $98K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation.
  • Advanced education combined with practical knowledge of estimating processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate cost estimates for heavy civil projects.
  • Manage and organize detailed budgets and schedules.
  • Conduct quantity surveys and vendor work scope preparations.
  • Analyze quotes and estimate costs for self-perform work.
  • Collaborate with Senior Estimator and other team members.

Benefits

  • Excellent insurance package offering health and wellness support.
  • 401k with matching contributions for retirement planning.
  • Employee stock purchase plan to invest in company success.
  • A strong culture prioritizing diversity and inclusion.
  • Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects impacting society and the environment.
Full Job Description
Please apply before
9/30/2026 Job Overview

The Estimator along with the Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator and/or Estimating Manager, develops accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy civil projects for bid-build, design build, CM/GC, PPP and Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) projects. The Estimator supports delivery of properly organized estimates, budgets and schedules, including managing Skanska’s risk. The Estimator will be responsible for accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes, quote analysis, and estimating the cost of self-perform work. The Estimator will be a self-starter and work efficiently. The Estimator must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Estimator Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Construction Management or similar technical training/experience.
  • 3 years prior relevant experience.
  • Practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

 

Estimator Benefits of Working at Skanska:

  • Competitive Salary range (based on experience)
  • Excellent Insurance Package
  • 401k w/match and Excellent Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • An amazing culture focused on Diversity and Inclusion

 

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!

Background Check Required

 

Primary LocationUS-MD-Hyattsville Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Civil Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $78,700.00/Yr. Salary High USD $98,100.00/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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