Cost Estimation Specialist

24 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KBR Inc. Full time

About the Role

KBR's Government Solutions Land Domain is seeking a skilled Cost Estimation Specialist to join their team in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring costs are managed efficiently and potential risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated.

Using Defence's Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT), they will develop and maintain detailed cost models that accurately predict the financial requirements of projects or operations, assessing the impact of potential changes, and guide decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Forecasting, controls, and reporting project costs across all phases of the CASG Capability Lifecycle
  • Developing and maintaining detailed cost models using ACEIT
  • Assessing the impact of potential changes and guiding decision-making processes
  • Managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Providing effective solutions to mitigate risks and control costs

Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience within the defence industry
  • Strong ability to analyse financial data and build accurate cost models
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, cost estimation tools, and risk management software
  • Active Negative Vetting 1 (NV-1) Security Clearance

What We Offer

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
  • Flexible working
  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Income protection
  • Corporate rewards
  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance
  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship, and career pathways

About KBR

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years.

We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement, and training solutions.

Learn more about our business here.

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.



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