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The face of Skanska is changing. A diverse, vibrant new workforce is energizing our company, and were transforming the worlds of project development, construction and civil engineering. Today, there are nearly 60,000 highly skilled individuals working with us. Every person is vital. And as our business expands, so does our need for dynamic, motivated people from all elds of study. The pace is swift. The work is challenging. The chance to join us is right in front of you. As one of the 500 largest companies in the world, as well as one of the 10 largest construction and engineering rms, Skanska can offer you endless opportunities. You can stay close to home and make the most of your education. Or if youd like to explore working in other areas of our organization, or live in another country, those possibilities also exist. Actually, almost anything is possible at Skanska. How far you want to go is up to you.

Pictured on the cover: The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge connects Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in record-setting fashion. At 464 meters (1,522 feet) the cable-stayed main span is the longest in North and South America. With approach bridges, the total length is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). By combining building knowhow from two continents, we were able to complete this project a year ahead of schedule.

In ten years, Ive worked and lived in the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Sweden in four different business units. Ive been able to create my own path. If youre clear about what you want to do, there are always new opportunities to make things happen at Skanska.
Britta Cesar Business Development Director, Skanska Commercial Development Nordic Skanska employee since February 1998 Master of Science in Surveying, Major in Real Estate Finance

The distinctive, billowing glass roof of Zote Tarasy in Warsaw, Poland is comprised of 4,750 panels and covers more than 200 shops and about 20 cafes and restaurants. Constructed by Skanska for the developer ING Real Estate, the shopping center portion of this elegant retail and ofce complex opened in February 2007.

Opportunities far and wide. Were looking for talented people to apply their knowledge in engineering, construction management, surveying, business administration, and other areas. So if you want to make a visible difference as part of something thats far bigger than one person or project alone, and if you qualify, this may be the place for you.

Jan Zemnek Project Manager, Skanska Czech Republic Skanska employee since 2001 Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural and Transportation Engineering

When I rst interviewed at Skanska, people said they would support my education and personal growth. They really meant it. Ive taken language courses, professional courses, management courses, and learned about company projects around the world.
Skanska Unlimited. After youve been at Skanska for a couple of years, you may be able to gain an entirely new perspective on the global nature of our business from a local point of view. A new international employee exchange program Skanska Unlimited will be launched in 2008 to provide new opportunities for you to live and work in another country for about half a year. Its hands-on, on-site experience like this that will help you develop new competencies and adopt new ways of communicating and problem-solving through your direct involvement with a new team of Skanska colleagues.
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Global Trainee Program. Our Global Trainee Program is designed to provide new recruits with in-depth knowledge of our business, as well as condence in their abilities. People chosen for the program rave about what its meant to them professionally and personally. On our website you can read about their progress and day-to-day activities. You can also apply to join them if you think this could be the non-stopfun-frustrating-exhilarating-challengingrewarding-on-the-job experience youve been looking for.

Global Trainee Program.

Phase 1 32 weeks in your home business unit. Your future begins. Youll be immersed in understanding your local Skanska business unit, inside and out. Phase 2 20 weeks abroad. Passport ready? Your rst on-the-job experience will allow you to learn how another business unit operates by working in an international environment. Phase 3 12 weeks in your home business unit. Welcome home. The training youll receive now will provide deeper insights into understanding more strategic aspects of our business. Phase 4 3 weeks abroad. Pack your toothbrush again. An assignment specically suited to your strengths is identied so you can apply the skills youve developed. 11 weeks training abroad Youll get training in four areas between the phases Skanska Knowledge, Leadership, Project Management and Professional Development. And this is only the beginning. Your development and training will continue to last throughout your career.

The support and hands-on training Ive received is incredible. And the work is so rewarding. Being part of a project at Skanska brings you into the community. You leave something behind that youre really proud of.
Soe Johansson Global Trainee 20072008 Project Environmental Manager, Skanska UK Skanska employee since December 2003 Bachelors Degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering

Im the link that holds a whole chain of people together. I have to paint a picture visualize the end result of what the clients want before there are any drawings and communicate that to the design and construction teams.
Jonas Toller Design Manager, Skanska USA Building Skanska Sweden employee since August 1997 Currently working in Florida for one year Master of Science in Engineering

Pictured above: The Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia is a shining example of the lasting legacy our projects have for people who live in the communities where we work around the world.

Pictured at right: Were at the head of our class in more ways than one. During the past few years, Skanska has completed over 200 projects on more than 60 campuses of higher education in the United States including such prestigious seats of learning as Duke University in North Carolina.

In my position, like everyones at Skanska, you have to be a good team player. You have to be able to lead and follow at the same time. And you constantly have to embrace new challenges. Its a very dynamic work environment.
Benet from the experience of others. Nervous about starting your career? Relax. Youre not alone. From your rst day on the job at Skanska, youll receive support from more experienced colleagues. These are seasoned professionals who you can turn to for advice people who have encountered the same learning curves youll face, and can provide solid advice on how to solve issues and work through challenges.

Alexandre Lee Civil Engineer Trainee, Skanska Brazil Skanska employee since 2005 Masters Degree in Civil Engineering Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

Assume responsibility. Build trust. Earn respect. Putting our words into action is fundamental to maintaining the high personal and professional standards we set at Skanska. Its how we work with each other, our clients, partners and suppliers, and care for the world we all live in. The Skanska Code of Conduct establishes clear direction for each employee throughout our organization. Our Five Zeroes program spells out the goals we establish for the operations of our projects regarding ethics, safety, quality and environmental responsibility. It also emphasizes using sound nancial practices to choose the right projects in order to deliver positive results. We know that having a great boss is crucial when starting your career. So we have initiatives at Skanska to ensure that managers understand the importance of developing talent, communicating openly, providing feedback and always leading by example.
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Pictured at right: In New York City, Skanskas construction of the NASDAQ electronic billboard in Times Square keeps people apprised of the latest stock market conditions in a way thats impossible to ignore. Pictured below: Outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, the residential development of Trollsen welcomes homeowners with an abundance of natural beauty. Thorough studies undertaken of the location and customer expectations before the project began allowed Skanska to design and construct homes that give equal consideration to the environment and people who live there.

About us. Operations: Construction-Related Services and Project Development Revenue (2006): SEK 126 billion USD 18.4 billion Employees (2006): 56,000+ globally President and CEO: Stuart Graham

Skanska markets: Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Estonia Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary United Kingdom United States Certain countries in Latin America

Build relationships locally. Lead the industry globally. In each home market where Skanska is established, we follow the same strategic business philosophy: Be close to our customers in order to build condence, earn trust and generate value for our shareholders. We strive to be a leader in each of our home markets and core business streams: Construction, Commercial Development, Residential Development and Infrastructure Development. As a result, were known as a company with the expertise, people and nancial resources needed to deliver successful projects for our customers worldwide.

A history built on stability. Literally. Skanskas rock-solid reputation in construction and project development can be traced directly back to the rst days of our business more than a century ago. In 1887, we opened our doors as a cement manufacturer and quickly evolved into a full-edged construction company. Within a decade, we accepted our rst international order. Business ourished. And weve continued to grow ever since. All over the world, weve played a key role in developing infrastructure on a local level. Weve built roads, bridges and power stations, developed residential housing, commercial building projects and more. Were proud of the roles weve played in bringing people closer together and making their lives more comfortable at home and work.
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Im proud to have worked on the Lakeside Village project in Lakeland, Florida. This project has become a cornerstone for the development of the community. I was on a trip with local municipal ofcials after it was completed and someone asked if anyone had visited the facility. I stood up and said I built it!

Pictured above left: Shanel Evans, a controller at Skanskas Infrastructure Development ofce in Washington D.C., gets rsthand international business experience during a global conference in Stockholm, Sweden in February 2007. Pictured above right: In reference to its unique shape, the Gherkin, Swiss Res London headquarters redened the skyline in Londons nancial district when it opened on May 25, 2004. At 40 stories, it is also the citys rst environmentally sustainable tall building.

Brooke May Manager, Skanska USA Building Skanska employee since April 2004 Bachelors Degree in International Business and Foreign Relations

Magnus Skallerud Regional Manager, Skanska Norway Skanska employee since March 2001 Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The rst thing that attracted me to Skanska was the people from the way people working on projects are treated by their supervisors, to how the members of the project team talk to their customers. This made me condent that I had a future with this company.

Pictured above: Completed in 1943, Sandbron in northern Sweden remained the largest concrete arc in the world for more than two decades. Pictured at left: During the 1960s, Skanska dismantled the monuments at Abu Simbel, Egypt and raised them 60 meters up the sandstone cliff where they had been built more than 3,000 years before. Pictured below: R.F. Berg, the founder of Sknska Cementgjuteriet.

1887 Aktiebolaget Sknska Cementgjuteriet is established in Sweden. 1890s Skanska begins working internationally before the turn of the century. 1950s The rst projects in South America, Africa and Asia are undertaken. 1971 Skanska enters the United States market. 1990s Continuous international expansion doubles the size of Skanska. 2000 & beyond Skanska projects number more than 12,000 annually.

Join us. Are you ready to make the most of your knowledge and skills? Does a hands-on role in the creation of great projects interest you? Would you like to team up with people who share your values and work ethic? Is it time to leap forward and begin your career? Can you qualify for a place in this company? Find out. Learn more about the opportunities we have. Right now. Visit us at www.skanska.com/careers

Currently under construction, Skanska is one of the leading companies in a joint-venture that has been contracted to build the World Trade Center Transportation Hub for commuter rail trafc in New York City. When completed in 2009, a total of 13 rail and subway lines will converge here.

Although Skanska is a large, multi-national company, its very entrepreneurial. Every day, we supply materials to more than 12,000 projects around the world. Were constantly trying to create efciencies. We believe in what were doing, but driving change is also a challenge. Every step forward is encouraging.
Kim Grandell Financial Analyst, Group Procurement Skanska AB Skanska employee since March 2007 Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Production 10

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