LeadEstimator

**Title:** Lead Estimator Make your mark on a project that matters – with a team that values you. At KBR, we know that great outcomes start with great people. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate and experienced **Lead Estimator** who’s ready to take ownership of a major resources and mining project in **South Australia**. This project includes significant scopes across copper, minerals, mine infrastructure, and process plant development—making it a career-defining opportunity for the right candidate. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a team that genuinely supports and values its people—this is your opportunity to lead with impact. **About the Role:** This is a senior role within our PMO team, responsible for leading estimating efforts across complex scopes including copper processing, mineral handling, mine infrastructure, and process plant construction. You’ll work closely with delivery teams, clients, and partners to ensure cost transparency and strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead the estimating function for a major resources project, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment. * Oversee first-principles reviews of contractor cost estimates. * Validate methodology, risk & opportunity, and schedule against client and regulatory requirements. * Provide expert recommendations on contractor awards and cost adjustments. * Engage with internal teams, client stakeholders, and delivery partners to confirm value assurance outcomes. * Manage estimating workflows, resource allocation, and approvals across multiple project phases. * Develop and review cost estimates across AACEI classifications (Class 5 to Class 2). * Interpret technical specifications and standards to assess cost implications. * Lead the preparation and assessment of subcontractor and supplier quotations. * Deliver high-quality tender handovers, including development of B