Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska USA•Queens, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Lead Estimator to join their NYC Metro area heavy civil infrastructure team. This role is an opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team, with a 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. Responsibilities include accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis, and estimating the cost of self-perform work. The Lead Estimator must be a self-starter, work efficiently, meet critical deadlines, and be able to work as part of a team. The Lead Estimator may be named as Pursuit Sponsor of a particular project if the value requires it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Similar Technical Training.
5+ years of prior 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

Develop 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.
Perform accurate quantity surveys.
Prepare subcontractor and vendor work scopes.
Analyze quotes.
Estimate the cost of self-perform work.
Act as Pursuit Sponsor for projects if required by value.