(MEP) Cost Manager - Data Centre

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager (MEP) to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on large-scale data centre and industrial projects. You will prepare cost plans, budgets, and reports, review contractor submissions, and support procurement and contract administration across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, 5–8 years of experience, and MRICS or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Commercial Management.
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Experience delivering MEP packages within consultancy, contractor, or client-side environments.
• Experience with data centres, industrial facilities, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and cost reports across project stages.
• Support feasibility studies, benchmarking and value engineering.
• Monitor budgets and provide commercial advice for decisions.
• Identify cost risks and change impacts throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist in tender documentation and procurement strategies.
• Manage tender evaluations, commercial assessments and contract awards.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions and support negotiations.
• Post-contract: manage costs, variations, payments, forecasts and final accounts.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management degree

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 (MEP) to support the delivery of cost management services for major construction projects, including data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial developments, and large-scale commercial projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering both pre-contract and post-contract cost management services across MEP packages, providing cost advice, procurement support, commercial management, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams while contributing to the successful delivery of complex and high-value developments.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, and cost reports throughout various stages of project delivery.
• Support feasibility studies, benchmarking exercises, and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor project budgets and provide commercial advice to support decision-making.
• Identify cost risks, opportunities, and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and procurement strategies.
• Manage tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract award recommendations.
• Review and analyse contractor and supplier submissions.
• Support procurement and commercial negotiations where required.

Post-Contract Services

• Manage project costs, variations, and change control processes.
• Review payment applications, cost forecasts, and final accounts.
• Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Support contract administration and commercial management activities during project delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Participate in project meetings, cost reviews, and commercial discussions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Deliver clear and accurate commercial advice to support project objectives.

Project Delivery & Team Support

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects within approved budgets and commercial targets.
• Support senior team members in managing complex MEP packages and interfaces.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Commercial Management.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience delivering MEP packages within a consultancy, contractor, or client-side environment.
• Experience in data centres, industrial facilities, semiconductor facilities, healthcare, commercial developments, or mission-critical projects will be highly advantageous.

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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