Bid Cost Manager

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care plan

Disability benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking

On-site amenities

Paid personal days

Paid volunteer days

Travel insurance

Wellness program

3 weeks vacation and 6 flexible paid</

4% performance bonus

Annual salary review

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, QC, seeks a full-time Tender/Bid Cost Manager or Project Cost Manager. You will prepare rapid cost estimates, define cost structures, and lead cost estimation and optimization for bids.

Requires a Master’s degree (Finance/ Economics/ Business) and up to two years of FP&A/financial reporting experience. Hybrid work: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote; salary CAD 95,000. Fluency in French and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two years or less of relevant experience in Financial Controlling, Management Control, FP&A, or Financial Reporting.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate and challenge commitments using data-driven cost analyses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rapid cost estimates during the pre-bid phase based on product cost databases and project execution data.
• Define cost structures and target costs in coordination with stakeholders.
• Lead cost estimation and cost optimization activities to ensure competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance leaders to optimize costs and bid competitiveness.
• Provide variance analyses and support financial reviews during project execution.
• Support project teams in estimating costs related to change orders and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communications

Education

Master's degree in Finance / Economics / Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Qlik

SQL

SAP FI/CO

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Tender/Bid Cost Manager or Project Cost Manager in St-Bruno we’re looking for?

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare rapid cost estimates during the pre-bid phase based on product cost databases and project execution data.
• Define cost structures and target costs in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead cost estimation and cost optimization activities to ensure competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance leaders to optimize financial costs and enhance the overall competitiveness of bids.
• Provide variance analyses and support financial reviews during project execution.
• Support project teams in estimating costs related to change orders and cost-saving initiatives.

Education

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience and Expertise

• Two years or less of relevant experience in Financial Controlling, Management Control, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), or Financial Reporting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing cost analyses, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and performance reports, and translating findings into practical, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and challenge commitments from various contributors using data-driven assumptions and clear cost analyses.
• Ability to assess the cost impact of commercial and contractual terms and translate financial rules, contractual requirements, bonds and guarantees, financing, hedging strategies, insurance, and taxation into bid-cost assumptions.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, KPI monitoring, cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability analysis.

Systems and Tools

• Advanced MS Excel
• Power BI
• Qlik
• SQL
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / SD)

Industry Experience

• Rail transportation industry experience.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Reliable.
• Team player.

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental care plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial Benefits

• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long-Term Benefits

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Additional Benefits

• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• Paid personal and volunteer days.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation and 6 flexible paid days.
• 4% performance bonus (Individual and Company performance).
• Annual salary review in accordance with company policy.

Pension Plan

Participation in a Defined Contribution (DC) pension plan. Employees are not required to make mandatory contributions. The company provides automatic employer contributions ranging from 3.5% to 7.5% of base salary, based on an employee point system (age plus years of service). Employees may also make voluntary contributions, and the company will match 50% of those contributions. In addition to the DC plan, employees have access to two voluntary savings vehicles: a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Location and Work Arrangement

Work Location:
1101 Parent Street, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC J3V 6E6, Canada

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote per week.

Compensation And Employment Details

• Salary: CAD $95,000
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: Permanent

Language Requirements

• Fluency in both French and English is required.
• Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when collaborating with international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.
• In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and supportive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and supportive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.