Cost Estimator (Proposals)

Job description / Role

About KBR

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic, 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a cost estimator (infrastructure) to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job description

Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices in project controls related to preliminary or definitive project estimates. Calculates estimates using processes, labor availability and productivity, and material prices based on historical data. Tabulates cost studies, cash flows, and prospect analyses. Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes. At this level, employees are typically expected to perform duties across two or more functional disciplines. May provide guidance to less experienced team members. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree and eight or more years of experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or equivalent)

Experience

• Eight to 12 years of experience in estimating and proposals
• At least five years of experience in infrastructure proposals within GCC markets
• Experience with major clients such as TAQA, Diriyah Company, EWEC, ADNOC Distribution, and Aramco

Software skills

• Advanced Excel (mandatory)
• Power BI (desirable)
• Power Query and similar tools (desirable)

Key competencies

• Proposal estimating
• Infrastructure engineering knowledge
• Commercial acumen
• Cost benchmarking
• Resource planning
• Risk analysis
• Financial modeling
• Negotiation skills
• Tender evaluation
• Stakeholder management
• Presentation and reporting skills

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR 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. At KBR, We Deliver.