Lead Estimator (Heavy Civil Construction)

Skanska • Virginia Beach, VA • 13h ago

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.

Lead Estimator Qualifications:

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.

Lead Estimator Benefits (https://one.skanska.com/globalassets/organizational-units/skanska-usa/my-unit/shared-services-functions/human-resources/my-benefits/2023-open-enrollment/skanska-benefits-guide-2023-ftr.pdf) 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 (https://www.usa.skanska.com/who-we-are/about-skanska/our-purpose-and-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 (https://www.usa.skanska.com/who-we-are/about-skanska/diversity-and-inclusion/) 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 Low

USD $115,600.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $173,400.00/Yr.

Background Check Required

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we're one of the world's largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

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.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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