Turnkey Estimator

Veolia Environnement SA•Oakville, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Veolia|Water Tech is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world. At Veolia|Water Tech, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements. The EP+ Balance of Plant program represents a strategic initiative to deliver turnkey mechanical and electrical installation services for water treatment projects. The Estimator will develop accurate cost estimates for balance of plant (BoP) scope on water treatment projects, supporting bid development and project planning through detailed analysis of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs. Job Summary: The Estimator - EP+ Balance of Plant will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for mechanical and electrical balance of plant scope on water treatment projects. This role analyzes project requirements, develops cost models, and supports bid strategy development for EP+ projects. The Estimator will work closely with the EP+ Manager, Commercial Project Leads, and design teams to ensure accurate pricing, identify cost drivers, and support project profitability. This position requires strong technical knowledge of balance of plant systems, construction practices, and cost estimation methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum 8 years of cost estimation experience on industrial or construction projects
Minimum 5 years of experience estimating mechanical and electrical construction costs
Demonstrated experience with balance of plant or similar industrial systems
Strong knowledge of construction cost estimation methodologies and practices
Experience with cost estimation software and tools
Ability to develop estimates at multiple levels of detail (Class 5 through Class 1)
Fluency in English language (French is a plus)
Experience working with contractors and subcontractors on cost analysis

Nice To Haves

Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or similar cost estimation certification
Experience with EP+ or turnkey project delivery models
Experience with water treatment or similar industrial projects
Knowledge of NORAM region labor rates and material costs
Experience with progressive design-build cost estimation
Familiarity with project controls and earned value management
Experience with risk quantification and contingency analysis

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for balance of plant mechanical and electrical scope on water treatment projects
Analyze project specifications, drawings, and requirements to identify all cost components and scope elements
Prepare estimates at various levels of detail (Class 5 through Class 1) based on design development stage
Support bid strategy development by providing cost analysis and identifying cost drivers for EP+ projects
Solicit and analyze quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers for balance of plant scope
Develop labor cost estimates based on crew productivity, project complexity, and site conditions
Prepare equipment and material cost estimates, including procurement lead times and logistics
Identify and quantify risks and contingencies appropriate to the project stage and delivery model
Support the Commercial Project Leads with cost modeling for different project delivery approaches (Top Box vs. Partnership)
Maintain and update cost databases and historical cost information for balance of plant systems
Prepare cost estimates for change orders and scope modifications during project execution
Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Project Controls Lead to track actual costs against estimates
Support the development of TIC (Total Installed Cost) factors and benchmarking for balance of plant scope
Participate in bid reviews and provide cost justification and risk assessment
Communicate cost estimates and assumptions clearly to project teams and stakeholders
Support the EP+ Manager with market analysis and cost trend identification
Assist with contractor qualification and cost validation during partner selection
Maintain professional certifications and stay current with industry cost trends and practices