KBR, Inc. · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager, Estimating
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKBR is a company dedicated to a People First culture and delivers mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners. The Sr. Manager of Estimating will be responsible for developing accurate time-to-task estimates and overseeing resource planning for government facilities projects.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Bottoms-up estimating : Develop detailed time-to-task labor estimates and full-time equivalency models using published estimating documentation and historical data
Leader-to-lead approach : Implement structured estimating methodologies and ensure consistency across project leads and craftsmen
Justification of resources : Provide clear rationale for all labor hours, materials, and equipment required to meet RFP requirements
Material and resource planning : Develop comprehensive lists of required materials, tools, and equipment to support accurate project execution
Statement of Work (SOW) development : Draft clear, comprehensive SOWs for subcontractors to ensure alignment with project requirements
Technical evaluations : Conduct thorough reviews of subcontractor proposals, assessing technical merit, compliance, and cost realism
Facilities expertise : Apply knowledge of facilities maintenance, utilities, and government facility operations to support accurate estimating and project oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience in government facilities estimating may be considered in lieu of a degree
15+ years of relevant experience, including 10 years experience with government facilities estimating, maintenance, or management
Extensive expertise in interpreting published estimating standards, leveraging historical cost data, and understanding operational requirements within government facilities
Cost estimating and analysis
Technical writing (SOWs, evaluation reports, justifications)
Proposal evaluation and compliance review
Facilities maintenance and utilities operations
Proven track record as a facilities lead or manager, with experience right-sizing teams and material requirements
Ability to incorporate advanced analytic techniques to identify and validate assumptions and cost drivers, and to ensure the accuracy of estimates
Apply sensitivity analysis to assess risk factors and scenario variations, and document rationale for all estimates to support auditability and compliance
Must hold a valid passport
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and be able to work efficiently with complex datasets and estimating/scheduling software
Preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain estimating approaches to proposal writers, technical teams, and management
Experience developing estimates for CONUS government facilities
Experience using artificial intelligence/large language models (LLMs) to develop estimates
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR, Inc.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Stuart Bradie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark W. Sopp
Executive Vice President
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