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.

Job Description
The Turnkey Estimator develops 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. You'll work closely with the EP+ Manager, Commercial Project Leads, and design teams to ensure accurate pricing, identify cost drivers, and support project profitability.

Key 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

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

Maintain and update cost databases and historical cost information for balance of plant systems

Bid & Commercial Support

Support bid strategy development by providing cost analysis and identifying cost drivers for EP+ projects

Support the Commercial Project Leads with cost modeling for different project delivery approaches (Top Box vs. Partnership)

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

Solicit and analyze quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers for balance of plant scope

Assist with contractor qualification and cost validation during partner selection

Experience working with contractors and subcontractors on cost analysis

Identify and quantify risks and contingencies appropriate to the project stage and delivery model

Support the development of TIC (Total Installed Cost) factors and benchmarking for balance of plant scope





Prepare cost estimates for change orders and scope modifications during project execution

Project Execution Support

Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Project Controls Lead to track actual costs against estimates

Maintain professional certifications and stay current with industry cost trends and practices

Qualifications
What We're Looking For

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Experience Required

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 (French is a plus)

Experience Preferred

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

Hard Skills Required

Detailed cost estimation and cost modeling for mechanical and electrical systems

Knowledge of balance of plant design, materials, and installation practices

Experience with construction cost databases and estimating software

Understanding of labor productivity and crew composition for M&E; work

Knowledge of equipment and material costs for water treatment applications

Experience with subcontractor and supplier cost analysis

Understanding of project delivery models (Design-Build, EPC, Turnkey)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Financial analysis and cost-benefit analysis skills

Experience with contingency and risk quantification

Soft Skills Required

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and presentation skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Organization and self-motivation

Ability to manage multiple projects

Integrity and professionalism





Adaptability to changing requirements

Continuous learning mindset

Time management

Primarily office-based work with occasional site visits (estimated 10-15% travel)

May be required to work extended hours during bid preparation phases

Collaborative work environment with multiple stakeholders

Flexible work arrangements available.

Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization 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 perks and flexible work arrangements.

Our competitive benefits package that includes:

Compensation: the compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: CAD $87,000 - $100,000.

Retirement program: RRSP - Veolia matches your contribution at 50% up to a maximum of 3% of your pay and DCPP (after 1 year) - Contribute 4%, and Veolia will match your contribution at 50% up to a maximum of 2% of your pay.

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in Canada. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for Canadian work authorization (e.g. closed work permit) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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