Senior Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer

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.

Senior Cost Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

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.
• We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – 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 (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.

Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity

Primary Location

US-CA-San Jose

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Onsite

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Employee Status

Full Time

Telecommute (Used for Career Site)

No

Salary Low

USD $108,500.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $162,750.00/Yr.