Senior Cost Manager

Linesight; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our dynamic team in Cyberjaya. This essential role involves managing cost processes for prestigious projects, supporting teams through mentorship, and ensuring clients receive maximum value. Ideal candidates will have a consultancy background and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior cost manager, preferably from a consultancy background.
• Knowledge in pre-contract cost management, budget control, and cost planning.
• Excellent in both verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage change processes affecting project costs.
• Analyze tenders/bids to ensure value for money.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key projects.

Skills

Communication

Cost Management

Project Management

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and shared sense of achievement. You will gain extensive industry experience, expanding your skillset and perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take responsibility in your role, allowing you to advance your career with us. Mentorship from industry leaders and tools for growth will be provided. You will also contribute to our evolving business strategy, emphasizing the importance of lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients.

In this role, you will:

• Participate actively in the tender/bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage change processes—identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes affecting project costs.
• Analyze tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist in preparing and finalizing accounts, including handling claims to ensure clients receive the best value.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key projects.
• Oversee project expenditure by creating valuations and cost reports, and communicate variations clearly.
• Support project management through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Assist in settling construction disputes and claims with transparency.
• Foster team performance and growth through mentorship and leadership.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience as a senior cost manager, preferably from a consultancy background.
• Have experience in pre-contract cost management, including budget control, cost planning, and initiating change forms, with knowledge of alternative construction materials.
• Are chartered or working towards chartership; we can assist with this.

Are comfortable working on-site in Puncak Alam, Cyberjaya, or KL Sentral.

• Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Enjoy managing your priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Build strong relationships with your team and clients through openness and shared purpose.

Since 1974, we’ve been providing construction consultancy services that keep clients returning. Our culture is built on togetherness, overcoming challenges, and leveraging innovation. We see potential in our people and empower them. We are a business on a journey—agile and proud to be different. We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

We believe our success depends on our employees' success. We are committed to a fair, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Our policies and initiatives promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at every stage—from hiring to career development. We ensure fairness, transparency, and gender pay gap checks in our decisions. Employee and family-friendly policies further support inclusion and equity.

About Cost Management

Our cost management teams deliver cost predictability, assurance, and value on prestigious projects worldwide. Join our collaborative teams, sharing extensive knowledge of construction costs and benchmarks. We promote mentoring and reverse mentoring at all levels, supporting your professional growth regardless of experience or seniority.

"I was initially attracted to Linesight by its diverse project portfolio and dynamic team. It offers a positive environment and opportunities to work on world-class projects."

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

"Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, and vibrant consultancy. It stands out for its consistent support from managers and colleagues."

Project Manager

"In a growing organization, there are opportunities to travel and grow professionally and personally. Relocating shows initiative and helps leadership expand Linesight’s presence globally."

Senior Director, Europe

"Thanks to Linesight, I work in Italy’s rapidly expanding data centre sector with a collaborative team and a focus on sustainable, long-term growth."