Senior Costing Manager, Data Center Projects

DayOne Data Centers Limited; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Limited in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Senior / Cost Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control and contract administration for data center construction projects.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a global environment while maintaining financial discipline across project lifecycles.

Experience in cost estimation, value engineering and ERP systems is essential to drive profitability and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost control, quantity surveying or project control in industrial/data center settings.
• Experience with Malaysia/APAC projects and cost estimation/analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates for data center construction projects, including materials and labor.
• Monitor budgets, track variances, and implement cost controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead contract administration, change orders, and cost reporting with stakeholders.
• Provide insights on cost trends, value engineering, and profitability improvements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract administration

Financial analysis

SAP/ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering/Construction Management/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CostX

RSMeans

Primavera

Excel

Job description

DayOne Data Centers Limited in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Senior / Cost Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control and contract administration for data center construction projects.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a global environment while maintaining financial discipline across project lifecycles.

Experience in cost estimation, value engineering and ERP systems is essential to drive profitability and on-time delivery.