Full Time Senior Cost Manager (Data Centre) Jobs, in AMK Technology Federal Territory - Maukerja

Senior Cost Manager – Data Centre

Location: Malaysia

Employment Type: 1-Year Contract

Industry: Data Centre / Construction / Infrastructure

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager with strong Data Centre project experience to independently manage cost and commercial management activities across assigned projects or major work packages.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost planning, estimating, cost control, change management, invoice and contract review, forecasting, commercial risk management, and project close-out. The role will also serve as a key day-to-day commercial contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage cost management activities for assigned Data Centre projects or major work packages.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, and forecasts using project information, benchmarking data, and market intelligence.
• Lead value engineering and lifecycle costing exercises.
• Prepare and manage cost control reports, forecasts, cash flow reports, and other commercial/financial reporting.
• Manage project change control, including change orders, commitments, invoices, forecasts, and cost impact assessments.
• Review and assess change orders, invoices, quotations, and supporting documentation for commercial accuracy and contractual alignment.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage commercial and cost risks within assigned projects.
• Provide commercial input during pre-contract and post-contract discussions.
• Represent the cost management function in meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and design teams.
• Assess and communicate the cost impact of design changes, scope developments, procurement decisions, and project risks.
• Perform and review measurement, pricing research, benchmarking, development appraisals, and commercial analyses.
• Support commercial negotiations, contract administration, final accounts, and project close-out.
• Review the work and deliverables of Junior Cost Managers and provide day-to-day coaching and guidance.
• Ensure consistent use of project cost management templates, trackers, controls, and reporting processes.
• Independently resolve routine commercial issues and escalate significant risks or decisions to the Lead Cost Manager or project leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in:
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• Cost Management
• Engineering
• Data Analytics with a construction or cost focus
• Or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant cost management experience.
• Data Centre project experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing cost plans, forecasts, change control, invoice reviews, and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing commercial risks and providing cost recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management and commercial processes.
• Experience in contract administration, commercial negotiations, final accounts, and project close-out.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong numerical, analytical, commercial, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and project leadership.
• Ability to supervise and review junior team members.
• Able to independently manage assigned projects or major work packages and work effectively under pressure.

Contract Details

• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Employment Type: Contract
• Project Environment: Data Centre