About this role
We are looking for an analytical and business-driven Bid Costing Manager for a long-term consulting assignment within the industrial and transportation sector in Västerås. In this role, you will play a central part in developing competitive cost bases for large and complex bids. You will work cross-functionally and have significant influence on the client's business opportunities.
**About the Role**
As a Bid Costing Manager, you will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and consolidating cost data during the various phases of the bidding process. You will collaborate closely with Bid Managers, project leaders, engineering, finance, and procurement to ensure that proposals are developed in line with strategies, requirements, and goals. You will drive cost optimization, contribute to commercial decisions, and track cost data from proposal to project initiation.
**Responsibilities**
- Prepare quick cost estimates in the early stages of bids
- Support the Bid Manager with tender requests and contribute to commercial strategy
- Define cost structures according to customer requirements, agreements, and internal processes
- Lead cost optimization activities and challenge contributing functions
- Collaborate with finance and procurement to enhance the competitiveness of bids
- Consolidate cost components according to financial guidelines
- Lead cost estimation during negotiations and update cost commitments
- Transfer cost data to the project phase and analyze variances
- Contribute to Make or Buy analyses and solution comparisons
**Your Profile**
- 3–5 years of experience in similar roles within bid management, estimating, or project controlling
- Post-secondary education in finance, engineering, or industrial economics
- Strong understanding of financial analysis, pricing, and cost management
- Fluent in Swedish and English
**Scope and Duration**
Full-time 100%
Immediate start
Assignment until August 16, 2026, with the possibility of extension
Location: Västerås
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