Assistant Cost Manager - Industrial Manufacturing Projects

Turner & Townsend; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the commercial and cost management functions for large-scale industrial manufacturing and advanced technology projects. You will work with senior cost managers, project directors, engineers, consultants and contractors through feasibility and procurement to construction and close-out.

This role offers exposure to complex manufacturing facilities, industrial infrastructure, utility systems and logistics facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–6 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, procurement or commercial management.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse or semiconductor is preferred.
• Experience in tendering, procurement and contractor/subcontractor evaluations.
• Familiarity with cost planning, budgeting, cost reporting and variation management.
• Proficient in CostX, Glodon/Cubicost, Microsoft Excel or equivalent cost management software.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced project environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in Design & Build, EPC or EPCM projects would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost planning, estimation and budgets.
• Support feasibility studies and financial viability assessments.
• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and BIM models.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Maintain project cost databases and benchmark information.
• Support tender documentation and procurement packages.
• Assist in tender evaluations, commercial assessments and reports.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor enquiries, quotations and comparisons.
• Support contract award processes and procurement governance activities.
• Monitor market pricing trends and supply chain risks.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and budget updates.
• Support cost‑to‑complete forecasting and budget reconciliation.
• Assist senior managers with commercial presentations and management reports.
• Highlight cost risks and opportunities affecting project performance.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Procurement

Commercial management

Project coordination

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

CostX

Glodon/Cubicost

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the commercial and cost management functions for large-scale industrial manufacturing and advanced technology projects. You will work with senior cost managers, project directors, engineers, consultants and contractors through feasibility and procurement to construction and close-out.

This role offers exposure to complex manufacturing facilities, industrial infrastructure, utility systems and logistics facilities