Senior Cost Engineer

Skanska USA•Phoenix, AZ

19h

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior Cost Engineer. 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. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. 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. The Senior Cost Engineer assists and supports the project team with estimating, budget management, subcontractor pricing and lean project strategy implementation. The position works under direct supervision, gathers and distributes information and reports directly to the Preconstruction Director or Project Manager. The Cost Engineer must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills. Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape what’s next.

Requirements

Excellent math skills
Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
Minimum 2 years of construction or professional experience
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent required or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Assists and supports the project team with estimating, budget management, subcontractor pricing and lean project strategy implementation.
Gathers and distributes information.
Reports directly to the Preconstruction Director or Project Manager.