Assistant Cost Manager: Advanced Manufacturing & MEP/CSA

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support cost management for large-scale advanced manufacturing and high-tech facility projects. The role covers CSA and MEP scopes, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex manufacturing facilities and fast-track construction while collaborating with seasoned cost and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial management roles.
• Experience supporting construction projects involving CSA and/or MEP works.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, data centre, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.
• Previous experience within a cost consultancy, project management consultancy, contractor, or client-side environment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management practices.
• Knowledge of construction cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management tools (e.g., CostX) is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, feasibility studies, and cost plans across project stages.
• Support cost benchmarking, quantity take-offs, and cost analysis activities.
• Assist with value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor budgets and track expenditure against cost plans.
• Prepare tender documentation and procurement packages for CSA and MEP works.
• Support tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and recommendation reports.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and consultants during procurement activities.
• Maintain procurement schedules and tender registers.
• Support management of variations, change orders, and contract administration.
• Review contractor claims and assist with valuation of work completed.
• Maintain cost reports, variation logs, and project financial records.
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Monitor project commitments and expenditure against budgets.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and variances.
• Support monthly financial reporting and cost reconciliation.
• Work with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to support delivery.
• Participate in design, procurement, and site coordination meetings.
• Ensure commercial alignment between CSA, MEP, and project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support cost management for large-scale advanced manufacturing and high-tech facility projects. The role covers CSA and MEP scopes, including cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex manufacturing facilities and fast-track construction while collaborating with seasoned cost and project