Lead Estimator (Geotechnical - Deep Excavation & Foundations)

Skansk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Lead Estimator (Geotechnical) for the Underpinning & Foundations group in Queens, NY. The role involves developing estimates for large heavy civil projects, coordinating with subcontractors, and self-perform work cost analysis to meet tight deadlines.

The Lead Estimator will work with the Senior Estimator and may serve as Pursuit Sponsor on select projects, applying strong scheduling and leadership skills to drive successful bids and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or similar technical training.
• 5+ years of prior relevant experience in deep foundation and excavation.
• Advanced knowledge of geotechnical job area typically obtained through advanced education plus experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for large, complex heavy civil/mechanical projects.
• Prepare quantity surveys, subcontractor and vendor scopes, and quote analyses.
• Estimate costs of self-perform work and ensure estimates meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Senior Estimator and Pursuit Sponsor when needed and manage team workflows.

Skills

Deep foundation experience

Scheduling & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training

Advanced knowledge of geotech job area

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Lead Estimator (Geotechnical) for our Underpinning & Foundations group in Queens, NY. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

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!

Salary Low: USD $144,500.00/Yr.

Salary High: USD $190,000.00/Yr.

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