Houston, Texas

Capital
Project Consulting

Independent expertise at the critical early phases of capital investment, where decisions are made, risk is quantified, and project success is determined.

Why SMBK LLC
100%
Independent
6+
Core Services
FEP
Front-End Project
Global
Domestic & International Experience
Estimate Development Estimate Assurance Benchmarking Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment Project Readiness Reviews Project Controls Support Project Staffing Estimate Development Estimate Assurance Benchmarking Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment Project Readiness Reviews Project Controls Support Project Staffing
What We Do
Our Services
Estimate Development

Accurate, defensible cost estimates grounded in project scope, current market data, and industry benchmarks that withstand owner and stakeholder scrutiny.

Estimate Assurance

Independent review and validation of project estimates to identify gaps, assumptions, and cost exposure before capital commitments are made.

Benchmarking

Performance comparisons against industry standards to assess estimate quality, scope completeness, and cost competitiveness against comparable projects.

Cost & Schedule Risk Assessment

Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to define contingency needs and schedule confidence levels for capital investment programs.

Project Readiness Reviews

Structured gate reviews confirming a project has the scope definition, team alignment, and project controls in place to proceed to execution.

Project Controls & Staffing

Embedded project controls support and experienced staffing solutions that strengthen owner teams on complex capital programs.

Who We Are
About SMBK LLC

Trusted Expertise Where It Matters Most

SMBK LLC provides specialized front-end consulting to owners, developers, and project sponsors who need truly independent expertise during the critical early phases of capital investment, before budgets are locked and execution begins.

Unlike firms tied to contractors, vendors, or execution teams, we operate with complete independence. Our reviews are unbiased, our analysis is objective, and our only agenda is the success of your project. You get honest answers, not the ones someone wants you to hear.

We also provide project staffing solutions at all levels, from project controls specialists and cost engineers to senior project managers, embedding experienced professionals directly into your team wherever and whenever you need them.

Based in Houston, Texas with domestic and international expertise, we serve clients across the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

SMBK LLC
Austin Andress
Owner & Principal Consultant
Houston, Texas
+1 979-777-0639
abandress@smbkllc.com
Proprietary Technology

The Assurance Hub

A proprietary platform that integrates estimate development, assurance, benchmarking, risk assessment, and readiness reviews into a single structured workflow, used independently or combined at any phase of your capital project.

Module 01
Estimate Development
Scope-grounded cost modeling with market data integration
Module 02
Estimate Assurance
Independent validation and gap analysis before commitment
Module 03
Benchmarking
Industry comparison across cost, scope, and performance
Module 04
Risk Assessment
Quantified cost and schedule risk with contingency modeling
Module 05
Project Readiness Reviews
Structured gate reviews confirming readiness to proceed to execution
All modules available independently or combined at any project phase Licensing Available
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Let's Talk About
Your Project

Reach out to discuss how SMBK LLC can support your next capital project, from early scoping through front-end definition, risk assessment, and project readiness review. We also work with organizations looking to strengthen their teams through experienced project staffing at all levels and for all project phases.

+1 979-777-0639
abandress@smbkllc.com
Houston, Texas