Title:
Construction Estimating & Pricing Lead
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KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
KBR is looking for a pricing professional with construction estimating, pricing and project control experience to join our on-site construction project management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking employment in a unique overseas location supporting an important national defense mission.
Job Summary
The Construction Estimating and Pricing Lead will work at the direction of the Construction Manager to develop cost estimates and price proposals for facility upgrades, facility repairs, new construction projects and associated designs. The Pricing Lead will need to collaborate with KBR's Estimating, Procurement, Contracts and Management teams to develop timely, compliant, and accurate estimates and proposals. The Estimating and Pricing Lead will also collaborate with customer staff, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to achieve the same goals. The selected individual will also generate proposals for project change orders and assist with project control duties when they have availability. The position will have a dotted line to KBR's Sr. Pricing Director to ensure the position has any training, technical support and review support required.
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop cost estimates and price proposals for a variety of design and construction projects, and applicable change orders
Ensures estimates and price proposals are timely, accurate and compliant with KBR and customer requirements
Evaluates requests for proposals to define response requirements
Develops and maintains pricing models
Supports customer and subcontractor negotiations
Presents analysis, recommendations, estimates and price proposals to KBR leaders and the customer in an organized, impactful, and efficient manner
Collaborate with other KBR departments to collect and organize cost information that will be incorporated into estimates and proposals
Provides supplemental cost collection and analysis support to the Project Management organization
Provides training and management oversight to other Pricing Analysts
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of construction project estimating and pricing experience
Prior experience at a government contractor and/or as a government Cost Analyst or Estimator (IGCE development) developing cost estimates for construction and/or facility maintenance
Familiarity with federal acquisition requirements (FAR) and experience responding to requests for certified cost or pricing data and providing associated certifications
Demonstrated experience with firm fixed price or hybrid contract types. Ability to identify risks and opportunities relative to the requirements and contract type
U.S. Government-issued Top Secret clearance and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly
Willingness and ability to live in a beautiful but austere environment
Strong analytical and effective communication skills
Ability to work independently to meet internal and customer-defined deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on U.S. military or other Government agency base or facility operation contracts or proposals
Experience managing other Pricing Analysts
Project control and scheduling experience
A degree in construction management, construction engineering, or a related technical field
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.
With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.
Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.
Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.
Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”