Data Center Cost Lead: Tender, Contracts & Value

Linesight; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager to join our global project and cost management practice. You will work with experienced teams to create cost estimates, manage spend, and support contract-related activities across diverse client developments.

The role emphasizes hands-on cost planning, continuous cost reporting, and proactive stakeholder engagement. You will travel for short periods to meet clients and teams, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• Degree or comparable experience in cost management, contract law, or construction disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage own priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for short periods to meet clients, partners and team.
• Strong relationship-building with teams and clients through openness and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments and draft contracts, variations and correspondence.
• Support nimble project management with cost documentation and timely communication.
• Actively participate in tender/bid processes from documentation to analysis and reporting.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports; communicate variations clearly.
• Assist in settlement of disputes, loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Resolve commercial, change orders and contract issues swiftly and fairly.
• Assist in preparing and agreeing final accounts, ensuring client value from works.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Education

Degree in cost management, construction, or contract law

Job description

Linesight in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager to join our global project and cost management practice. You will work with experienced teams to create cost estimates, manage spend, and support contract-related activities across diverse client developments.

The role emphasizes hands-on cost planning, continuous cost reporting, and proactive stakeholder engagement. You will travel for short periods to meet clients and teams, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.