Lead Manager, Estimating

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with K ! At K , 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

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K 's Exploration & Logistics division 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. K ’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

K  is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in government facilities and construction estimating to support program planning, cost analysis, and technical evaluations. The Lead Manager, 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 operations and maintenance, construction, electrical, utilities, as well as proven experience in bottoms-up estimating and advanced analytic skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and optimize resource planning.

• 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…