Bid Cost Manager

Alstom; Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site amenities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

3 weeks paid vacation and 6 flexible

4% performance bonus

Annual salary review

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville invites applications for a full-time Tender/Bid Cost Manager. The role focuses on preparing rapid pre-bid cost estimates, defining cost structures with stakeholders, and leading cost optimization to ensure competitive bids.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and strong FP&A skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with experience in rail industry cost analysis and SAP/Power BI tools.

Qualifications

• Cost analyses, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and performance reports; translate findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and challenge commitments from various contributors using data-driven assumptions and clear cost analyses.
• Assess cost impact of commercial terms and translate financial rules, bonds, financing, hedging, insurance, and taxation into bid-cost assumptions.

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 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

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

KPI monitoring

Decision support

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Qlik

SQL

SAP FI/CO / HR / MM / SD

Job description

Bid Cost Manager

Date: 1 Oct 2026

Company: Alstom

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.


• Strong attention to detail.

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented and accurate.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Sound judgment.


• Reliable.


• Team player.


• Disability benefits.


• Comprehensive healthcare plan.


• Paramedical services coverage.


• Life insurance.


• Pension plan.


• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).


• Maternity and parental benefits.

Additional Benefits

• Free parking available.


• On-site amenities.


• 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

The position may require occasional (limited) travel within Canada and internationally for customer bid meetings and coordination activities with global teams and key stakeholders.

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

Compensation and Employment Details

• 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 Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

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!

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.