Senior Cost Manager — Industrial Manufacturing Projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Manager for manufacturing/industrial sectors. You will oversee cost governance across complex construction, upgrade, and expansion projects, ensuring financial discipline and value delivery.

The role focuses on cost planning, commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement in fast-paced, high-precision environments, including facility expansions and process line installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in cost management within construction, industrial, or manufacturing projects.
• Strong leadership abilities and proven experience guiding project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working directly with clients in advisory, cost engineering, and value management capacities.
• Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation platforms.
• Strong business acumen, able to balance technical, financial, and commercial considerations in complex industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Foster a high‑performance culture built on integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Guide, mentor, and motivate team members to drive strong project results.
• Support onboarding and integration of new hires into project workflows.
• Lead cross‑functional teams involving engineering, manufacturing, procurement, consultants, and contractors.
• Build trusted working relationships with key stakeholders through consistent communication.
• Help resolve conflicts and provide practical, solutions‑driven recommendations.
• Manage structured communications, including progress meetings, reporting, and documentation.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management / Engineering / Construction

Tools

Cost-X

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Manager for manufacturing/industrial sectors. You will oversee cost governance across complex construction, upgrade, and expansion projects, ensuring financial discipline and value delivery.

The role focuses on cost planning, commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement in fast-paced, high-precision environments, including facility expansions and process line installations.