Senior Cost Manager: Global Projects & Mentorship

Linesight; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight, a global project and cost management consultancy, seeks a Senior Cost Manager in Malaysia to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on large-scale projects. You will oversee cost planning, tender analysis, change control, and final accounts while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

Join a firm that values transparent client engagement and data-driven decision making to deliver sustainable built environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Have experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally from a consultancy background, working on large scale projects.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management including budget control, cost planning and initiating change forms for discussion with project stakeholders.
• Chartered or on the path to complete it.
• Degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to build relationships with team and clients through openness and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage the change management process—identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect project cost.
• Analyse tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling of claims to ensure client value from works.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and communicate variations clearly to your team.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Mentor and lead your team to foster top performance and growth.

Job description

Linesight, a global project and cost management consultancy, seeks a Senior Cost Manager in Malaysia to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on large-scale projects. You will oversee cost planning, tender analysis, change control, and final accounts while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

Join a firm that values transparent client engagement and data-driven decision making to deliver sustainable built environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.