Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager (Corporate Occupier)

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a qualified individual to lead benchmarking exercises for fitouts and refurbishments. This role will involve detailed analysis of cost data, teamwork, and strategic thinking to ensure effective project estimations and successful outcomes across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in related fields.
• Registered with the Board of Surveyors.
• Member of RISM and RICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee comprehensive benchmarking exercise.
• Analyze cost breakdown data for insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Team player

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Company Description

Working in partnership with our clients, we deliver major projects and programmes with skill and precision, focusing on outcomes and driving high performance.

We provide innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes across various sectors, supporting the success of our clients' projects through effective planning, highly skilled teams, and rigorous controls.

Our capabilities include asset management, controls and performance, cost and commercial management, digital, procurement and supply chain, programme advisory, project management, and sustainability. With extensive experience, we focus on outcomes to transform our clients' projects and programmes.

With over 133 offices across 47 countries, we are a GBP 1.5 billion turnover organization with 12,000+ talented team members worldwide. In 2025, we will merge with CBRE’s Project Management business to enhance our global programme, project, and cost management capabilities. This will significantly increase our presence in Asia, with a team of over 4,000 staff across major countries in the region, providing unique opportunities for our clients.

Job Description

1. Lead and oversee a comprehensive benchmarking exercise for client projects, focusing on fitouts and refurbishments.
2. Coordinate the collection of detailed cost breakdown information from all previous client projects.
3. Analyze and evaluate cost breakdown data to derive meaningful insights and trends.
4. Provide critical analysis and recommendations based on the interpreted cost data to optimize future project estimations.
5. Work with developers to refine the final benchmarking dashboard, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for client stakeholders.
6. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of benchmarking insights into project planning and execution.
7. Provide early cost estimates and lead discussions with clients.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent, with 8-10 years’ experience in related fields. Registered with the Board of Surveyors, member of RISM and RICS.
• Team player with excellent team spirit and hardworking attitude.
• Strong analytical mindset, capable of dissecting complex cost breakdowns and extracting meaningful insights.
• Meticulous approach, ensuring accuracy and precision in collecting and analyzing cost data.
• Strategic thinking ability and critical analysis skills to interpret cost information and provide valuable recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying cost information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, with good time management.

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