Cost Manager Assistant for Premium Workplace Fit-Outs

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the delivery of high-profile commercial workplace projects within a regulated corporate environment. Working alongside experienced Cost Managers and Project Managers, you will assist in providing cost management services throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to construction and project close-out.

This role offers exposure to premium workplace fit-out projects that require a strong focus on

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial management.
• Experience supporting commercial fit-out, workplace, corporate office, or interior fit-out projects is highly preferred.
• Experience within consultancy, project management consultancy, contractor, or client-side environment is advantageous.
• Exposure to highly regulated or corporate environments would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management principles.
• Familiarity with procurement, tendering, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budget forecasts across project stages.
• Support cost benchmarking and cost analysis to align with budgets.
• Monitor project costs and identify potential cost risks and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation, pricing schedules, and procurement packages.
• Support tender evaluations, commercial comparisons, and tender reports.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors and suppliers during procurement activities.
• Assist in administering contracts, variations, and change control processes.
• Review contractor quotations and support variation assessment.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts documentation.
• Maintain cost records, variation logs, and reporting documentation.
• Support monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial updates.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

CostX

Stakeholder management

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the delivery of high-profile commercial workplace projects within a regulated corporate environment. Working alongside experienced Cost Managers and Project Managers, you will assist in providing cost management services throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to construction and project close-out.

This role offers exposure to premium workplace fit-out projects that require a strong focus on