New Grad Estimator

Skanska USA; Chrome (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Insurance Package

401k with match and ESPP

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking a dynamic Estimator to develop accurate, timely cost estimates for large, complex heavy civil projects and to support bid-build, design-build, CM/GC, PPP, and EPC work.

You will prepare quantity surveys, subcontractor scopes, and vendor quotes, manage risk, and work independently or with a team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• At least 3 years of relevant estimating experience.
• Practical knowledge of the job area obtained through education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, timely cost estimates for large heavy civil projects.
• Prepare quantity surveys and subcontractor/vendor scopes.
• Analyze quotes and estimate self-perform work costs.

Skills

Estimating experience

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Estimator. 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 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!

Salary

Salary Low

USD $78,700.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $98,100.00/Yr.

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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