Senior Bid & Proposals Manager - Rail (Toronto)

Aecon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Pension

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking a full-time Bid Manager to drive bid strategy across Legal, Finance, Tax, Insurance and other teams. You will define bid operations, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and oversee the tender process from start to finish.

The role requires 5+ years in bid or tender management, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. You will negotiate with customers and ensure compliance with Alstom's bid governance, with a focus on quality, cost, delivery and performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a business-related field.
• 5+ years of Bid or Tender management experience.
• Proven experience with multi-million-dollar consolidations.
• Proficiency in cost consolidation and scheduling tools.
• Strong project management and project controlling knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with Open Book and Stage Gate tender environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid preparation aligned with signalling and solutions strategy.
• Analyze RFPs and define bid operational strategies.
• Propose project contractual structures, partnerships, and external system purchases.
• Ensure QCDP targets and optimize pricing and cash flow with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and analyze risks and savings opportunities.
• Oversee tender budgets and governance processes.
• Lead customer negotiations and adapt offers as requirements evolve.
• Issue Tender Transfer Meetings (TTM) and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Bid/Tender management

Finance

Project management

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Teamwork & communication

Education

Engineering or business-related degree

Job description

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking a full-time Bid Manager to drive bid strategy across Legal, Finance, Tax, Insurance and other teams. You will define bid operations, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and oversee the tender process from start to finish.

The role requires 5+ years in bid or tender management, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. You will negotiate with customers and ensure compliance with Alstom's bid governance, with a focus on quality, cost, delivery and performance