Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management seeks a proactive Quantity Surveyor to assist with both pre-contract and post-contract deliverables. This role demands a firm grasp of cost management, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to meet strict deadlines, offering a unique opportunity to work across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in a consultancy QS role.
• Strong technical knowledge across Cost Management duties.
• Experience with various project types preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimating, measurement, bills of quantity production, and cost planning activities.
• Managing the procurement process including analysis, selection, and contract preparation.
• Preparing take-offs for tendering projects based on drawings.

Skills

Cost Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

We provide innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across various sectors, supporting the success of our clients' projects through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management, and sustainability. With extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform our clients' projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are a GBP 1.5 billion turnover organization with over 12,000 talented team members worldwide. In 2025, we will merge with CBRE’s Project Management business to create a leading, differentiated programme, project, and cost management capability globally. This will significantly enhance our presence in Asia, with a team of over 4,000 staff across major countries in the region, offering a unique opportunity to serve our clients better.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and committed individual to assist the senior/line manager in producing all pre-contract and post-contract deliverables. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, work well under pressure and tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Estimating, measurement, bills of quantity production, and cost planning activities
• Managing the procurement process from pre-qualification stages, including quotation enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation
• Preparing take-offs of quantities for tendering projects based on drawings and documents, sourcing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors as needed
• Monitoring and verifying monthly work progress and claims, assisting with monthly cash flow projections
• Producing monthly cost reports
• Taking a cost lead role, interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages
• Reviewing, analyzing, and producing variation order assessments and final accounts during the post-contract stage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in a consultancy QS role
• Experience in industrial, data centers, commercial, infrastructure, hospitals, hospitality & leisure, or retail fit-out projects is preferred
• Strong technical knowledge across Cost Management duties, including estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders, and Final Account close-out
• Team player with problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

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