Sr. Cost Manager

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada Alstom Full time

Req ID:459656 

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Objective

Prepare, lead and manage cost planning, control, pricing aspects of a tender and project. Leading on setting up cost control processes and procedures to support tendering and cost control activities. Support the project and bid team on all financial aspects. Undertake benchmarking exercise for internal evaluation plus to demonstrate value for money to the client Support project management and bid team by developing, controlling, planning and forecasting budgets and manage, consolidate and control cost on system and sub-system level. To support the Project Team on costing management and control throughout the project life cycle. To support setting up, developing and maintaining Earned Value (EV) Systems aligned with cost control and management systems such as Work Pack Management (WPM). Lead cost estimation activities on project and programme level. Lead on identifying cost savings and revenue enhancing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Prepare costing during pre-tendering and tendering phases, based on product cost database and return of experience from project execution Undertake benchmarking exercises based on REX from comparable projects Lead on pricing up variation orders Support the Bid manager in the preparation of price submissions for various projects and work packages Define the cost structure for the bid according to RFP (terms and conditions, etc), sales requirements, etc Define target costs for activities and/or sub systems and work packages in coordination with sub-system managers, identify and propose gaps versus Reference Solution Lead cost estimation activities and challenging sessions based on target cost approach with all participating units and métiers Support Cost Management, Planning and Control activities on the project/programme Lead cost improvement actions to reach tender cost /target price using all competitiveness levers, and challenge the contributors where appropriate Work with Finance Department to optimize Financial costs (bonds, financing, hedging, insurance, taxes, etc), and to improve overall competitiveness of the bid Consolidate tender costs commitment and selling price as per financial rules and in the consolidation tool (Mercury/ or Control the level of robustness of the costing (consistency between scope of work, costing received and planning), and use the Costing robustness assessment grid Support proactively the project teams and tender team/discipline leads during the tender validation process Prepare the Costing package for TRM (Tender Review Meeting) (cost analysis/bridges, standard report, cash curve, etc), and support the tender leader on the preparation of the pricing sheet for the customer Lead cost estimation activities, in coordination with sub-system manager, for changes discussed with the customer during negotiation phase and update the cost commitments Transfer tender costing data (with related assumptions) to Project (TTM / Tender Transfer Meeting) + variance analysis (from TRM/ Tender Review Meeting --> TTM/ Tender Transfer Meeting) Support on demand the Project team on costing for variation orders Prepare, produce, lead and manage the cost estimations for VO (Variation Order) and NAVO (Non-Agreed Variation Order) within the Project team, with the support of the Finance Project Manager for financial offer For all the transversal activities at programme/system level: Collect and monitor cost reduction initiatives with the support of the related Métier: ideas collection, preliminary studies, action plan follow-up, risk & savings register update Coordinate costing analysis during design phase with the support of the related stakeholders, for the activities impacting several Métiers (ex: budget versus savings analysis) Build comparisons on different solutions and support Make or Buy evaluations (in coordination with the Finance Project Manager and Project Operation Manager/or Project Industrial Manager) Support the Finance Project Manager in the monitoring of forecasted EAC (Estimated At Completion) at project/programme level: Ensure that committed and secured savings, including the related action plan, are registered in the FPR (Finance Project Review) Support and Lead on Work Pack Management activities, support EVM (Earned Value Management) efforts Highlight deviations from budget Secure the implementation of the savings action plan

Performance Measurements

Provide all costing and pricing deliverables on time Accuracy and robustness of costing At Tender/Bid stage: reliability of cost commitment between TTM and CPR0, out of change of scope/planning/global environment At Project/programme execution stage: securization of committed savings & early warning on PPI evolution

Requirements

Engineering degree and/or Business School Minimum 10 years of experience in Industry Experience in Railway industry desirable Knowledgeable of Costing, in similar industry

Skills & Competencies

Ability to recognize product and associated costs, and understand operational flows (engineering, manufacturing, industrial, etc) Ability to analyze and challenge contributor's commitments Ability to define cost impact of terms & conditions Sufficient awareness of financial rules and contractual aspects (bonds & guarantees, …) Experience in Value analysis, Product cost and Cost models Rigor and good analytical skills Fluent in English Results and data driven Collaborative and team player in a diverse environment Proactive and keen to implement processes and continuously improve Curiosity for the product and its environment Ability to work in network and integrate with bid and project team whilst maintaining independence Good communication skills (presentations, synthesis, relationship with contributors ...) Comfortable in an international and a multi-cultural environment Ability to work under pressure and deliver on-time Transparency, autonomy, anticipation, initiative, reactivity

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 


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