Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil)

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Senior 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.

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 Estimator scrutinizes incoming inquiries, evaluates all technical issues, prepares estimates of the costs for the execution of the works, submits proposals to clients and negotiates terms and conditions with the clients to contract award. The Senior Estimator has extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs and engineering principles. The Senior Estimator will directly organize and manage a diverse multi-disciplined team of Estimators and support staff. The Senior Estimator will estimate the cost of self-perform work and project indirect costs, review cost estimates prepared by team members, while managing Skanska’s risk. The Senior Estimator will be a self-starter and work efficiently, must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to lead and work as part of a greater team. The Senior Estimator can also be named the Sponsor of a particular pursuit should

the value of the pursuit require it.

Senior Estimator Required Qualifications:

• 3+ Years experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
• 3+ years of experience estimating role projects of varying size, scope, and alternative delivery methods
• 3+ Years experience evaluateing and presenting data from past and current project cost estimates and systems to enhance estimating accuracy..
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or similar or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• Career Path Matrix – The Career Path Matrix is a tool for planning your career at Skanska. It brings both the functional/technical skills and leadership skills of your job together in a simple matrix.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial wellbeing – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

Skanska is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or citizenship status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

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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 development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, construction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500+ teammates in the U.S. and 28,000+ globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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Primary Location

US-CA-Riverside

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Civil

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $151,340.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $225,000.00/Yr.