Associate Director, Cost Management - Data Centre Projects

TURNER & TOWNSEND SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Associate Director in Cost Management to lead delivery of cost management for large data centre developments, from inception to completion, driving commercial strategy, governance, client engagement and team leadership.

You will oversee cost planning across CSA, MEP and critical systems, manage budgets and reports, mentor cost professionals, and build strong client relationships to deliver value and ensure projects meet cost, quality and performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or related field.
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• 15+ years' experience in cost management or construction.
• Proven track record on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong leadership in cost consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management for complex data centre projects.
• Define cost strategies, benchmarks, and control frameworks.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, and financial forecasting.
• Manage client interfaces and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor Cost Managers and drive team performance.

Skills

Cost Management

Data Centre

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS or equivalent preferred

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Associate Director in Cost Management to lead delivery of cost management for large data centre developments, from inception to completion, driving commercial strategy, governance, client engagement and team leadership.

You will oversee cost planning across CSA, MEP and critical systems, manage budgets and reports, mentor cost professionals, and build strong client relationships to deliver value and ensure projects meet cost, quality and performance