Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)
About The Position
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Lead 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 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. 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training
- 5+ years prior relevant experience.
- 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 Engineer, Procure and Construct projects.
- Accurate quantity surveys
- Preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis
- Estimating the cost of self-perform work
- Meet critical deadlines
- Work as part of a team
- May be named as Pursuit Sponsor of a particular project, should the value require it.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
