Full Time (Interior Design) Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Interior Fit-Out Jobs, in Turner & Townsend WP Kuala Lumpur - Maukerja

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead the delivery of cost management and commercial advisory services for high-profile commercial interior fit-out projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design development through procurement, construction, and project close-out.

This role requires strong expertise in workplace, corporate office, retail, and commercial fit-out projects, with the ability to provide strategic cost advice, manage procurement activities, oversee commercial performance, and maintain strong client relationships. The individual will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on budget while meeting client expectations, programme requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre-Contract Services

• Lead the preparation of feasibility studies, benchmarking exercises, elemental cost plans, budgets, and cost estimates for commercial interior fit-out projects.
• Provide cost advice during concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Review design development and identify commercial risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Advise clients on market conditions, procurement approaches, and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop procurement strategies for interior fit-out packages and specialist trades.
• Prepare tender documentation, scope reviews, pricing schedules, and commercial evaluation criteria.
• Lead tender evaluations, contractor negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Review supplier and contractor quotations to ensure competitiveness and alignment with project budgets.
• Support contract execution and procurement governance requirements.

Post-Contract Cost Management

• Administer commercial aspects of projects during construction and fit-out delivery.
• Manage variations, change control processes, payment assessments, and final account settlements.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Review contractor claims and provide commercial recommendations.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation measures to protect project outcomes.
• Ensure project delivery remains within approved budgets and financial targets.

Commercial Interior Fit-Out Expertise

• Provide cost management support across key fit-out trades, including:
  • Partitions and drywall systems
  • Ceiling systems
  • Architectural finishes
  • Joinery and millwork
  • Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
  • Loose furniture procurement
  • Floor finishes and raised flooring systems
  • Feature and specialist finishes
  • Workplace technology and AV coordination
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) fit-out works
• Assess cost impacts arising from design changes, client variations, and programme adjustments.
• Support project teams in delivering design solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and budget requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary commercial contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead cost reviews, budget workshops, procurement discussions, and commercial reporting meetings.
• Present cost reports, forecasts, and commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and professional service delivery.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor Cost Managers, Assistant Cost Managers, and Quantity Surveyors.
• Review deliverables to ensure consistency, quality, and technical accuracy.
• Support resource planning and workload management across multiple projects.
• Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to recruitment, coaching, and professional development initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, RICS, AIQS, CIQS, or equivalent professional membership is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost management principles, procurement methodologies, contract administration, and commercial management practices.
• Minimum 8-11 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Commercial Management, or Project Delivery.
• Proven experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through construction and close-out.
• Strong pre-contract and post-contract experience, including:
  • Cost Planning
  • Budget Development
  • Procurement Strategy
  • Tender Management
  • Cost Reporting & Forecasting
  • Contract Administration
  • Change Management
  • Final Accounts
• Experience working within a consultancy, developer, or client-side environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and managing client relationships at a senior level.