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About the Role
The Lead Estimator develops accurate, timely, and detailed cost estimates for large, complex heavy civil and mechanical construction projects. This role involves quantity surveys, subcontractor work scopes, quote analysis, and estimating self-perform work costs. The position requires a self-starter who can work efficiently and meet critical deadlines.
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.
- Conduct quote analysis.
- Estimate the cost of self-perform work.
- Work efficiently and meet critical deadlines.
- Work as part of a team.
- Potentially serve as Pursuit Sponsor for projects based on value.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar technical field.
- 5+ years of prior relevant experience at a self-perform general contractor.
- Experience working on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
- Basic management approaches including work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.
- Advanced knowledge of the job area obtained through advanced education and experience.
Skills
- Quantity surveys
- Work scope preparation
- Quote analysis
- Cost estimating
- Work scheduling
- Prioritizing
- Coaching
- Process execution
Location
- NYC Metro area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Construction Management or Similar Technical Training
Salary/Compensations
- USD $144,500.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Expert guidance
- Always-on tools
- Competitive base salary
- 401k
- Employee ownership program
About the Company
- Skanska is one of the world's largest construction and project development companies with over 135 years of experience.
- 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.
- U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2024.
- U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million in 2024.
- Employs 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally.
- Creates innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living.
- Values: Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity
- Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
- Does 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.