Associate Director - Cost Management

Turner & Townsend

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionWe are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with strong charisma and a proactive mindset. Willing to step out, seek new opportunities, and grow alongside our sector leads.
  • Lead and develop the Cost Management team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure delivery excellence
  • Serve as Lead Cost Manager for significant and complex new build projects, independently managing client relationships and project delivery
  • Develop comprehensive cost strategies including rough order for magnitude, cost plans, comparative design studies, life cycle costing analysis, turnover/cash flow projections, and cost control frameworks during pre-contract period
  • Oversee tendering and procurement processes, including managing pre-qualification stages, developing tender strategies, analyzing submissions, producing detailed tender reports, and finalizing contractual documents
  • Implement robust post-contract cost management systems, including variance analysis, change control processes, and commercial risk mitigation strategies
  • Direct the cost checking and valuation processes for large-scale projects, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and forecasting
  • Contribute to business development activities including bid leadership, proposal preparation, and client presentations
  • Drive continuous improvement of cost management procedures, templates, and methodologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
  • Establish knowledge management practices within the team, ensuring insights and learning from projects are systematically captured and leveraged
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic business objectives and identify growth opportunities
Qualifications
  • Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree of Quantity Surveying or equivalent
  • Minimum 12- 15 years' experience in related fields
  • Excellent technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out
  • Candidates with experience in industries such as township development, corporate office, hotel and resorts, high-tech manufacturer, Data Centre are preferred
  • Experience from consultancy background are preferred, well versed in civil, structure, and architecture (CSA), MEP knowledge will be value added
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