Senior Data Centre Cost Manager - Budget & Value

Horizontal Talent; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Senior / Cost Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control, financial planning and contract administration for large-scale data centre construction projects. You will ensure projects stay within budget while optimizing cost efficiency across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Design, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams, prepare regular financial reports, review cost variances, evaluate design changes for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Cost Management, QS, Cost Control or Project Controls in construction/data centre projects.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills for interactions with teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Proficiency in construction costing, budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project cost estimates and budgets.
• Review quantity take-offs and monitor construction costs.
• Track project spending, identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies to improve profitability.
• Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Evaluate design changes and assess cost impacts.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support contract administration, including variations, claims, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure effective delivery.
• Prepare regular financial and cost reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder mgmt

English & Chinese

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CostX

Primavera

RSMeans

SAP

Job description

Horizontal Talent in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Senior / Cost Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control, financial planning and contract administration for large-scale data centre construction projects. You will ensure projects stay within budget while optimizing cost efficiency across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with Design, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams, prepare regular financial reports, review cost variances, evaluate design changes for