Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially focused Cost Manager to support the delivery of large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in both cost management and procurement activities, ensuring effective commercial governance, procurement execution, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and project teams, the Cost Manager will be responsible for cost planning, tender management, procurement administration, contract management, commercial reporting, and change management across major construction and engineering packages.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Commercial Management

Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports throughout project delivery.
Support feasibility studies, benchmarking exercises, and value engineering initiatives.
Monitor project budgets, identify commercial risks, and recommend mitigation measures.
Prepare commercial reports and provide cost advice to support project decision-making.
Manage change control processes, variations, and financial impact assessments.

Procurement Management

Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
Prepare procurement schedules, tender documentation, bid packages, and commercial evaluation criteria.
Lead tender administration activities, including bidder clarification management and tender evaluations.
Perform commercial assessments of contractor, supplier, and vendor proposals.
Participate in negotiations, bid reviews, and contract award recommendations.
Support procurement governance processes and ensure compliance with client procurement requirements.
Maintain procurement trackers, tender records, and contract documentation.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with clients, engineering consultants, procurement teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Participate in commercial reviews, procurement workshops, tender interviews, and project meetings.
Provide clear commercial recommendations and procurement advice to project stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams.

Semiconductor Project Delivery

Support commercial and procurement activities across construction, engineering, cleanroom, process utility, CSA, and MEP work packages.
Assist in managing procurement activities for long-lead equipment, specialist systems, and construction packages.
Monitor package budgets and procurement milestones to support project delivery objectives.
Contribute to project controls, commercial governance, and procurement reporting functions.

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
5-8 years of experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Commercial Management, or Project Controls.
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, RISM or equivalent is advantageous.
Good understanding of procurement principles, construction contracts, and commercial management practices.
Experience within a cost consultancy, project management consultancy, engineering consultancy, contractor, or client-side environment.
Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, data centre, or mission-critical projects would be highly advantageous.

Jawatan Kosong Cost Manager di Batu - November 2026

Urus Pemberitahuan

Cost Manager (Procurement - Cost Management) – Semiconductor Sector