Technical Writer

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Technical Writer. 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 Technical Writer will work primarily with our Proposal and Pursuit teams to independently create or edit existing proposal narratives and content for Heavy Civil Construction project proposals ranging from several hundred million to over a billion dollars. As a member of the Proposal Team the Technical Writer will participate in the proposal narrative storyboarding and content development process from inception through final edit. The Technical Writer will also work one-on-one with technical construction and engineering subject matter experts, interviewing them and assisting them as they develop their thoughts into written sections. The Technical Writer is also responsible for providing high quality, readable, “one voice”, and grammatically correct editing (AP or Chicago) of proposal narrative content. Strong interpersonal communication skills are critical. Also important is the ability to grasp technical engineering and construction information and convey it in a concise readable narrative that will appeal to multiple audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.

Technical Writer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism or related area of study
• Approximately 1 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading and editorial skills: Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, succinct and free of mechanical errors
• Ability to quickly grasp technical details and translate into concise written information for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to read and comprehend job related materials and documents
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and In-Design.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to listen effectively and translate highly technical information into understandable proposal writing
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, work environments, management styles and business trends
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines

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!

Salary Low:

USD $82,110.00/Yr.

Salary High:

USD $122,935.00/Yr.

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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.

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