Sr. Manager, Estimating

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Sr. Manager, Estimating

K ’s Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission‑critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners worldwide, including base operations, contingency and expeditionary support, next‑generation asset management, digitally‑focused logistics, prepositioned stock, and integrated supply‑chain management.

K  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 works remotely with travel up to 25 %.

• Develop detailed time‑to‑task labor estimates and full‑time equivalency models using published estimating documentation and historical data.
• Implement structured estimating methodologies and ensure consistency across project leads and craftsmen.
• Provide clear rationale for all labor hours, materials, and equipment required to meet RFP requirements.
• Develop comprehensive lists of required materials, tools, and equipment to support accurate project execution.
• Draft clear, comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) for subcontractors to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of subcontractor proposals, assessing technical merit, compliance, and cost realism.
• Apply facilities maintenance, utilities, and government facility operations knowledge to support accurate estimating and project oversight.

• Education:
  
  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.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years of relevant experience, including 10 years 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.
• Must hold a valid passport.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with complex datasets and estimating/scheduling software.
• Advanced analytic skills for cost drivers, sensitivity analysis, and auditability.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to 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.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible spending account and disability coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities

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.