Metro Cost Lead - Johor Bahru
Microsoft· Construction Project Management
Johor Bahrufull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Field-based cost management and commercial leadership role supporting data center construction projects in the Johor Bahru metro, focusing on estimating, procurement, cost reporting, change management, and commercial governance within a regional EPC context.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and validation of project estimates throughout planning and design phases.
- Review and validate feasibility studies, business cases, value engineering proposals, benchmarking analyses, and funding requests.
- Develop scenario-based cost models to support investment decisions.
- Provide commercial support for site selection activities through comparative cost assessments and constructability reviews.
- Partner with GSC/GCM in procurement strategy development and execution.
- Lead commercial negotiations with General Contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and key suppliers.
- Review and approve contract commercial terms, scope alignment, pricing structures, and risk allocations.
- Lead metro-level cost management activities including budget monitoring, forecasting, commitments and cost reporting.
- Review and approve pay applications, invoices, change orders, professional service requests, purchase requests, and other commercial transactions.
- Ensure timely and accurate forecasting of project costs, cash flow requirements, and EAC reporting.
- Support preparation of funding requests and executive approval documentation.
- Lead commercial evaluation and negotiation of change orders and claims.
- Establish governance processes for commercial changes and document accordingly.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while protecting schedule and quality.
- Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations as needed.
- Identify commercial risks and support mitigation strategies.
- Lead monthly commercial reviews and executive reporting to communicate portfolio health, including budget performance, forecast accuracy, risks, procurement status, and change management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in cost management, commercial management, quantity surveying, or construction project controls.
- 7+ years managing commercial functions on large-scale construction projects.
- Knowledge of RICS or equivalent.
- Experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, pay applications, change orders, and contract administration.
- Experience working with General Contractors, consultants, and project teams throughout project delivery.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracting strategies, procurement methodologies, and commercial risk management.
Skills
Required:Cost estimationProcurement managementContract administration
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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