Semiconductor Facility Cost Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager to lead lifecycle cost management for a large-scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project. You will ensure cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimization across CSA, MEP, cleanroom environments, and process infrastructure.

The role demands strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills, with experience in fast-track, high-pressure projects and familiarity with procurement and contract

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

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager to lead lifecycle cost management for a large-scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project. You will ensure cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimization across CSA, MEP, cleanroom environments, and process infrastructure.

The role demands strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills, with experience in fast-track, high-pressure projects and familiarity with procurement and contract