Company DescriptionVeolia 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.Job DescriptionVeolia|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 prospect 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 SummaryThe 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.Key CharacteristicsTechnical Knowledge of M&E Systems and BoP ScopeDetailed Cost Analysis and EstimationBid Strategy SupportContractor Cost ManagementAccuracy and Attention to DetailFinancial AcumenProblem-Solving AbilityCommunication and CollaborationIntegrity and ProfessionalismContinuous LearningDuties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop detailed cost estimates for balance of plant mechanical and electrical scope on water treatment projectsAnalyze project specifications, drawings, and requirements to identify all cost components and scope elementsPrepare estimates at various levels of detail (Class 5 through Class 1) based on design development stageSupport bid strategy development by providing cost analysis and identifying cost drivers for EP+ projectsSolicit and analyze quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers for balance of plant scopeDevelop labor cost estimates based on crew productivity, project complexity, and site conditionsPrepare equipment and material cost estimates, including procurement lead times and logisticsIdentify and quantify risks and contingencies appropriate to the project stage and delivery modelSupport 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 systemsPrepare cost estimates for change orders and scope modifications during project executionCollaborate with the Construction Manager and Project Controls Lead to track actual costs against estimatesSupport the development of TIC (Total Installed Cost) factors and benchmarking for balance of plant scopeParticipate in bid reviews and provide cost justification and risk assessmentCommunicate cost estimates and assumptions clearly to project teams and stakeholdersSupport the EP+ Manager with market analysis and cost trend identificationAssist with contractor qualification and cost validation during partner selectionMaintain professional certifications and stay current with industry cost trends and practicesHard SkillsDetailed cost estimation and cost modeling for mechanical and electrical systemsKnowledge of balance of plant design, materials, and installation practicesExperience with construction cost databases and estimating softwareUnderstanding of labor productivity and crew composition for M&E workKnowledge of equipment and material costs for water treatment applicationsExperience with subcontractor and supplier cost analysisUnderstanding of project delivery models (Design-Build, EPC, Turnkey)Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsFinancial analysis and cost-benefit analysis skillsExperience with contingency and risk quantificationSoft SkillsAttention to Detail and AccuracyAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication and Presentation SkillsCollaboration and TeamworkOrganized and Self-MotivatedAbility to Manage Multiple ProjectsIntegrity and ProfessionalismAdaptability to Changing RequirementsContinuous Learning MindsetTime ManagementQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of cost estimation experience on industrial or construction projectsRequiredMinimum 5 years of experience estimating mechanical and electrical construction costsDemonstrated experience with balance of plant or similar industrial systemsStrong knowledge of construction cost estimation methodologies and practicesExperience with cost estimation software and toolsAbility 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 analysisPreferredCertified Cost Professional (CCP) or similar cost estimation certificationExperience with EP+ or turnkey project delivery modelsExperience with water treatment or similar industrial projectsKnowledge of NORAM region labor rates and material costsExperience with progressive design-build cost estimationFamiliarity with project controls and earned value managementExperience with risk quantification and contingency analysisWorking ConditionsPrimarily office-based work with occasional site visits (estimated 10-15% travel)May be required to work extended hours during bid preparation phasesCollaborative work environment with multiple stakeholdersFlexible work arrangements availableAdditional InformationAs an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Turnkey Estimator (Oakville)
🏢 Veolia North America
📍 Oakville