(CSA/MEP) Cost Manager (Semiconductor)

TURNER & TOWNSEND SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager to support large-scale manufacturing projects in Malaysia. You will lead cost planning, budgeting and procurement activities, working with CSA or MEP teams to deliver on-budget outcomes.

You will collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors, manage variations and claims, and maintain robust commercial reporting and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 5–10 years in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Experience in CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) works.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, technology, or mission-critical projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, budgeting and forecasting for large-scale projects.
• Manage variations, change orders and contractor claims.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow updates and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with PMs, clients, consultants and contractors to ensure on-budget delivery.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Budgeting

Commercial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

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

We are seeking a Cost Manager to support the successful delivery of large-scale advanced manufacturing projects. This role is open to candidates with either CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) expertise.

You will be responsible for managing project costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring strong commercial control, accurate reporting, effective procurement, and sound contract administration. Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, you will help deliver projects on budget while supporting key business and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure and track costs against approved budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Support and manage procurement activities for CSA or MEP trade packages.
• Prepare tender documentation, cost breakdowns, and commercial assessments.
• Review and evaluate tender submissions and provide recommendations.
• Participate in contractor negotiations and contract award activities.

Contract Administration

• Manage variations, change orders, and contractor claims.
• Review progress claims and support payment certification processes.
• Maintain commercial records and contract documentation.
• Assist with final account negotiations and project close-out activities.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Prepare monthly cost reports, financial forecasts, and cash flow updates.
• Monitor project budgets and identify cost risks or potential overruns.
• Maintain accurate project cost records and reporting systems.
• Provide commercial updates to project stakeholders and leadership teams.

Stakeholder & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide commercial guidance.
• Support collaboration between design, procurement, and construction teams.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial and cost-related risks.
• Support project governance and compliance with established procedures.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure commercial transparency and accountability throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Strong experience in either:
  • CSA works such as structural, architectural, façade, or building envelope packages; or
  • MEP works including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building services systems.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, technology, or mission‑critical projects is highly preferred.
• Consultancy, contractor, or client-side experience will be considered.

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.

Please find out more about us atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Engineering & Project Management Services 101-1,000 employees

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.

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.

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.

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