Operations

Experienced professional’s work at Skanska so they can contribute to building a better society. You are able to leverage your past experiences and lessons learned on previous projects into delivering the results of your career.

Skanska has an extensive range of training and development programs available. We believe the majority of your development will occur on the job, under the direction and guidance of a good manager. Throughout your career at Skanska, other training is also available to supplement your on-the-job experiences.

The Skanska Code of Conduct establishes clear direction for each employee throughout our organization. Our values spell out the goals we establish for the operations of our projects regarding ethics, safety, quality and environmental responsibility, as well as emphasizing the use of sound financial practices to choose the right projects and deliver positive results.

Project management

Project management is about creating a strong team spirit. You’ll be part of a customer and project team that leads day-to-day construction management and will be involved in design, procurement, installation, logistics, and compliance and commissioning. You will help us deliver on time, on budget, to the customers satisfaction, every time.

Commercial development

Our commercial roles are about delivering high-quality solutions and best customer value. Covering all aspects of procurement, financial reporting and risk management, you’ll ensure projects come in on time and on budget. You’ll do this while promoting a health, safety and environment-focused culture in everything you do.

Professional Services

Yes, we need engineers. But we need more than engineers. We’re looking for individuals with various educational backgrounds.

If you have the ambition to make a visible difference and be part of something that is far bigger than one person or project alone, we have a place for you.

• Our Quantity Surveying roles involve developing procurement schedules and negotiating agreements, applying commercial and contractual best practices to manage risk and opportunities and maximizing financial effectiveness.
• Our Engineering roles will develop innovative solutions by providing technical expertise, advice and support to a variety of engineering operations.
• Our Planning roles will be part of a team responsible for coordinating project delivery. This incorporates program design, analysis and reporting, knowledge sharing and communication between sites, projects and customer teams. You’ll plan and monitor activities to ensure that all customer and contractual requirements are met.

New Grads + Internships

Skanska understands how important it is to have a successful start to your career. That’s why we’ve tailored procedures, resources and programs to ensure new employees begin with success in mind.

Skanska has numerous initiatives to ensure that managers understand the importance of developing talent, communicating openly, providing feedback and always leading by example.

Skanska provides critical support to college students and recent college graduates with an unparalleled internship program. We help you translate classroom knowledge into valuable skills, while introducing you to the broad range of opportunities available at Skanska.

Visit our blog Constructive Thinking to learn more about what internships are like at Skanska. 

Learn more here.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salaries and incentive recognition programs based on employee level, business unit performance, and individual contribution.
• The Skanska Employee Ownership Program (Seop) provides the opportunity to own shares of Skanska through shares you purchase.
• Health & welfare plans include competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, with an on-line option for accessing medical care and voluntary benefit options and company sponsored disability and life insurances.
• Paid time off includes company holidays, vacation, personal days and paid sick and safe time.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available as a resource to employees and their family members regarding work-life issues such as child-care, eldercare, stress management, college planning, smoking cessation, and home buying help, just as a few examples.

Wellness and Work-Life Balance Support

• Maternity, FMLA and other time off options to accommodate family changes and life challenges, as well as the EAP that serves as a work-life balance resource.
• Our Injury-Free Environment program, daily Stretch & Flex, and Employee Assistance Program are just some of the things we have in place to ensure our employees stay healthy in all areas of their life.
• We offer saving and investment programs that help our employees plan and achieve their personal financial goals, including a 401k plan as well as the Seop program.
• We offer the Working Advantage program, which provides savings on premium shopping websites, Broadway shows, movie tickets, hotels, and theme park and ski tickets
• Secure Travel, a service provided to all employees, provides emergency travel assistance as well as per-departure services.

Training and Development Programs

• At Skanska, we use the Skanska Learning Center (SLC) to provide you with role-specific training to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform your job and develop your career.
• Skanska Leadership Academy is a nomination-only intensive development program targeting senior managers and emerging executives. 
• STEP is designed specifically for Skanska's top executives to foster a collaborative and integrated culture, to build knowledge of our business and strategy, to create value in the marketplace and to develop managers into business leaders.
• Skanska Stretch is a global leadership program for Skanska’s future leaders. 
• Discover the Skanska world through our exciting employee exchange program, Skanska Unlimited.
• Mentoring is an important supplement to both on-the-job training and formal training programs.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognize that in the construction industry, we need to do more to create a diverse and inclusive culture.

The communities in which we work are getting more diverse – we need to reflect this change in our business.

Our growth provides an opportunity for us to grow more diverse. Our aim is to attract people from different backgrounds. People who have an open and collaborative approach, creating environments where our employees feel valued and respected. Giving people the opportunity to fully contribute, gives them the opportunity to reach their potential.

International Opportunities

There are many opportunities to work internationally in 10 countries at every stage of your career in Skanska. You can do this in our home markets in the Nordic countries, other European countries or in the U.S.

By working in different locations and cultures, we believe you will develop a broad understanding of the business and the industry.

Read more about our geographic locations here.

Equal Opportunity Employment + Affirmative Action

Our continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified persons. Skanska intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs and recalls, as well as all company-sponsored social and recreational programs and all treatment on the job be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.

Skanska is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.