Assistant Cost Manager - Data Centre

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring an Assistant Cost Manager for data centre projects in Johor Bahru. You will support the delivery of cost management services in fast-paced, service-intensive environments, working under the guidance of a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager on cost planning, tender support, contract administration and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Pre-contract: help prepare cost estimates, cost plans and budgets; support quantity take-offs and rate analysis for MEP or CSA packages; help prepare tender documentation, gather quotations and support tender evaluation; compile contract documents and support procurement.
• Post-contract: track project costs, monitor variations and assist change control; help prepare monthly cost reports for clients; collect and verify data for progress valuations and payment certifications; coordinate with contractors and consultants on work progress and financial claims.
• Governance: maintain organised cost records and audit-ready files; support value engineering and cost-saving reviews; give timely input in meetings, workshops and client discussions; upload project learnings to internal knowledge platforms.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, construction or related fields.
• Exposure to MEP-intensive, industrial or data centre projects is preferred but not mandatory.
• Business-level English and native proficiency in the local language.

Required skills

• Basic cost management concepts (estimating, tendering, cost plans, reporting)
• Proficiency in cost software such as CostX, or willingness to learn it
• Good communication and teamwork skills with multiple stakeholders