Sr. Manager, Estimating

KBR • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in government facilities estimating to support program planning, cost analysis, and technical evaluations. The Sr. Manager of Estimating will leverage published estimating documentation, historical knowledge, and a bottoms-up estimating approach to develop accurate time-to-task Basis of Estimates (BOE). This role requires strong technical expertise in facilities maintenance, utilities, and government facility operations, proven experience in bottoms-up estimating, and advanced analytic skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and optimize resource planning. This position will work remotely with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees