Cost Manager - Data Centre (CSA)

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Cost Manager for a large-scale data centre development in Kuala Lumpur. The role delivers full lifecycle cost management for the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) packages, ensuring cost certainty, commercial control and value optimisation across base-build works such as substructure, superstructure, building envelope and architectural elements. It is a fast-paced, mission-critical position working closely with project teams, consultants and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and pre-contract: prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies and detailed cost plans for CSA works, give cost advice during design development, benchmark costs and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Procurement and tendering: prepare tender documentation and commercial deliverables for CSA trade packages, and manage tender processes including pre-qualification, analysis, evaluation and recommendations.
• Post-contract cost management: manage change control, variation assessments and cost impact analysis; review and certify contractor progress payments; monitor cost performance and maintain accurate forecasts and records; support final account negotiation and close-out.
• Reporting and financial control: prepare regular cost reports, forecasts and financial updates, identify cost risks and trends, and ensure alignment with project budgets and financial governance.
• Stakeholder coordination: work with project managers, consultants, contractors and client representatives, take part in design, coordination and site meetings, and coordinate with MEP teams.
• Governance and risk management: ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards, and proactively manage cost risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of cost management experience focused on CSA / structural and architectural works.
• Proven experience delivering data centre, industrial or large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience in a cost consultancy is highly preferred; data centre or mission-critical project experience is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to fast-track, high-pressure delivery environments.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of CSA construction methods, sequencing and materials.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, effective communication and stakeholder management.