Turnkey Estimator

Company Description

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.

Key Characteristics:

• Technical Knowledge of M&E Systems and BoP Scope
• Detailed Cost Analysis and Estimation
• Bid Strategy Support
• Contractor Cost Management
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Financial Acumen
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Communication and Collaboration
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Continuous Learning

Duties & 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…