(CSA) Assistant Cost Manager (Data Centre)

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager – CSA to support cost planning, procurement, and post‑contract cost management for a large-scale data centre development. You will work with senior team members to ensure cost control and accurate reporting across the project lifecycle.

The role offers exposure to complex, mission‑critical construction projects and requires 2–5 years in cost management, with a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or construction roles.
• Exposure to CSA/building construction works is preferred.
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or large-scale projects is an advantage.
• Experience in a cost consultancy or professional services environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with cost planning, procurement, and contract administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost planning, estimates, and budget updates for CSA works.
• Support procurement and tendering, including documentation and analyses.
• Assist in post‑contract cost management: variations, progress claims, cost tracking.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Coordinate with senior cost managers, project managers, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager – CSA will support the delivery of cost management services for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works on a large‑scale data centre development.

Working closely with senior team members, this role will assist in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, ensuring cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing professional to gain exposure to complex, mission‑critical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budget updates for CSA works.
• Support benchmarking and cost analysis to align project costs with market data.
• Provide input during design development to support cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in preparing tender documentation for CSA trade packages.
• Support tender processes, including document issuance, tender queries, and preliminary analysis.
• Assist in compiling tender evaluation reports and commercial comparisons.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Support the management of variations, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress claims and certification processes.
• Maintain and update cost records, logs, and supporting documentation.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare and assist in compiling cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Track project cost performance and highlight potential risks or variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all cost-related activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with senior cost managers, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Attend project meetings and support coordination between CSA and MEP works.
• Assist in ensuring smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Governance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with project procedures, cost management standards, and reporting processes.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records in line with audit and governance requirements.
• Contribute to capturing lessons learned and project data for knowledge management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or construction-related roles.
• Exposure to CSA / building construction works is preferred.
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or large-scale projects is an advantage.
• Experience in a cost consultancy or professional services environment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of CSA construction works and cost elements
• Familiarity with cost planning, procurement, and contract administration processes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination ability
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and learning mindset

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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