Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska USA•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training
5+ years 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 and quote analysis.
Estimate the cost of self-perform work.
Meet critical deadlines.
Work efficiently as part of a team.
May be named as Pursuit Sponsor of a particular project.