Lead Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction: Drive Projects

Skansk; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 115,600 - 173,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401k with match

Stock purchase plan

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Lead Estimator in Virginia Beach to develop detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and mechanical construction on bid-build, design-build, and E&C projects. The role collaborates with senior estimators to ensure accurate quantity surveys, subcontractor scopes, and quote analysis while managing self-perform work costs.

This position emphasizes meeting tight deadlines, teamwork, and potential pursuit sponsorship when project value requires it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or similar technical training.
• 5+ years of relevant estimating experience.
• Basic management skills including scheduling, prioritizing, coaching.
• Advanced knowledge typically gained through education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely cost estimates for large, complex projects.
• Prepare quantity surveys, subcontractor and vendor scopes, and quote analysis.
• Estimate self-perform work costs and analyze quotes.
• Lead pursuit sponsorship when required.

Job description

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Lead Estimator in Virginia Beach to develop detailed cost estimates for heavy civil and mechanical construction on bid-build, design-build, and E&C projects. The role collaborates with senior estimators to ensure accurate quantity surveys, subcontractor scopes, and quote analysis while managing self-perform work costs.

This position emphasizes meeting tight deadlines, teamwork, and potential pursuit sponsorship when project value requires it.