(CSA) Cost Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Facility (Semiconductor Project)

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Cost Manager for a large-scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. The role involves delivering full lifecycle cost management services, including preparing cost estimates and supporting value engineering initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying and 5–10 years of relevant experience, particularly in semiconductor or industrial projects. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in cost management within construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement and contract administration.
• Familiarity with semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cost management services for construction projects.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with project delivery environments.

Skills

Cost management principles

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Construction methodologies

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

(CSA) Cost Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Facility (Semiconductor Project)

• Full-time

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

Role Overview

The Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for a large-scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project.

The role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex construction works, including CSA, MEP, cleanroom environments, and process infrastructure. You will work in a highly technical, fast‑paced environment supporting the delivery of mission‑critical facilities to exacting quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans across all project stages.
• Provide cost advice during design development, including materials, construction methodologies, and high‑tech facility requirements.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability.
• Prepare tender documentation for CSA, MEP, and specialist packages.
• Manage tender processes including tender clarifications, evaluation, commercial analysis, and recommendations.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with fast‑track and complex project delivery environments.
• Manage variations, change control, and claim assessments throughout construction.
• Review contractor progress claims and certify interim payments.
• Maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.
• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project financial governance and reporting standards.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project teams across CSA, MEP, cleanroom, and process system scopes.
• Support coordination between engineering, construction, and procurement functions.
• Provide commercial input during design coordination and site meetings.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Participate in key project meetings and contribute to decision‑making from a commercial perspective.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project controls, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Identify and proactively manage cost and commercial risks.
• Maintain accuracy and transparency in all cost management deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years experience in cost management within construction or industrial projects.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, data centre, or mission‑critical projects is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a cost consultancy or professional services environment is highly preferred.
• Experience handling CSA and/or MEP packages within complex construction projects.
• Familiarity with fast‑track and high‑pressure project environments.
• Strong understanding of cost management principles, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary project scopes.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Detail‑oriented and proactive approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.