Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Lead Estimator for the NYC Metro area heavy civil infrastructure team to develop accurate and timely cost estimates for large projects. You will work with the Senior Estimator on bid-build, design-build, and EPC efforts, handling quantity surveys, subcontractor scopes, and self-perform cost analysis.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of relevant self-perform general contractor experience on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar technical training.
• 5+ years of relevant experience at a self-perform general contractor 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates on large, complex heavy civil and mechanical construction projects for bid-build, design-build and EPC projects.
• Responsible for accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis.
• Estimate the cost of self-perform work and support pursuing projects.
• Meet critical deadlines and work effectively as part of a team.

Education

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

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Lead Estimator to our NYC Metro area heavy civil infrastructure teamThis 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 – 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.

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, 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

• Salary Low: USD $144,500.00/Yr.
• Salary High: USD $170,000.00/Yr.

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