Turnkey Estimator Job Oakville area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

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

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,…