Cost Analytics & Intelligence Manager

TURNER & TOWNSEND SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Cost Manager – Data Analytics & Cost Intelligence to lead the development and management of construction cost intelligence, benchmarking, and market analytics capabilities.

This role sits at the intersection of cost management, economics, data analytics, and business intelligence, helping project teams and clients make informed decisions through accurate cost data, market insights, forecasting, and benchmarking.

Qualifications

Degree in Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
3–8 years' experience in data analytics, economics, business intelligence, cost management, construction economics, or commercial analytics.
Experience working with large datasets, benchmarking platforms, or reporting systems.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or other data visualisation tools.
Knowledge of cost benchmarking, forecasting, market analysis, or business intelligence methodologies is highly preferred.
Construction, infrastructure, real estate, or project-related industry experience is advantageous.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain construction cost databases, benchmarking data, and cost indices.
Analyse market trends, including labour, material pricing, inflation, and construction cost movements.
Produce cost forecasts, benchmarking reports, and market intelligence insights to support project planning and investment decisions.
Collect, validate, and analyse data from multiple project and market sources.
Develop dashboards, visualisations, and reporting tools to support business intelligence initiatives.
Generate analytical insights from project cost data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support the continuous improvement of the platform and related cost intelligence systems.
Collaborate with Cost Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Economists, and Project Teams to support data-driven decision-making.
Contribute to data governance, quality assurance, and reporting automation initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve analytical methodologies, benchmarking processes, and reporting capabilities.