Data Centre Cost Manager Assistant — Impactful Growth

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects to support cost management services in fast-paced environments. You will assist with cost planning, tender support, contract administration, and reporting under supervision.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with a preference for exposure to MEP-intensive or data centre projects. Proficiency in CostX and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of cost management, QS, construction experience.
• Exposure to MEPr-intensive, industrial, or data centre projects preferred.
• Good understanding of estimating, tendering, cost plans and reporting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CostX or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost estimates, cost plans and budgets for data centre projects.
• Support quantity take-offs and rate analysis for packages.
• Help prepare tender docs, gather quotations and support analyses.
• Assist in compiling contract documents and procurement activities.
• Help track project costs, monitor variations and change control.
• Support preparation of monthly cost reports for clients.
• Collect and verify data for progress valuations and payment certifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to verify progress and claims.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Communication

Teamwork

CostX

English & Local language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QS / Cost Mgmt / Eng

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects to support cost management services in fast-paced environments. You will assist with cost planning, tender support, contract administration, and reporting under supervision.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with a preference for exposure to MEP-intensive or data centre projects. Proficiency in CostX and strong communication are essential.