Estimating & Benchmarking Lead

Title: Estimating & Benchmarking LeadKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is looking for a Estimating & Benchmarking Lead oversees the estimating group in the development, review, validation, and reconciliations of all capital estimates for the project. This role acts as the estimating SME for the project. The individual also provides benchmark analyses, cost validation studies, and other estimating-related assessments for the project. This role helps develop the project budgets at early stages of development and tracks the progress of the project with respect to the established budget. At later stages of development, the role oversees the development of check estimates, as necessary. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Lead the development, review, validation, reconciliation, and benchmarking of project capital cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the project's estimating subject matter expert and provide independent estimate assurance, cost validation, and benchmarking analyses. Support development of project budgets, contingencies, and funding requirements during early project phases. Monitor estimate performance against approved budgets and identify trends, risks, variances, and cost growth drivers. Oversee development of check estimates, estimate updates, and independent assessments as the project progresses. Coordinate estimating activities with project controls, engineering, procurement, construction, and contractor organizations. Provide estimating insights and recommendations to client and PMC leadership to support project decision-making.