Metro Cost Lead - Johor Barhu

About the role

Metro Cost Lead reports to the EPC Sub-Regional Cost Lead and is responsible for supporting the commercial management and cost control of data center construction projects within the assigned metro. The role provides estimating, procurement, cost reporting, change management, and commercial administration support throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with Data Center Delivery (DCD), Data Center Engineering (DCE), Global Construction Management (GCM), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Finance, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders, the Metro Cost Lead helps ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining commercial governance, financial accountability, and reporting standards.

This role provides an opportunity for an emerging commercial leader to gain exposure across multiple projects within a metro portfolio and further develop expertise in estimating, contracting, cost management, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement. Cost Planning & Estimating 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.

Ensure timely and accurate forecasting of project costs, cash flow requirements, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting. Support preparation of funding requests and executive approval documentation. Establish governance processes that ensure commercial changes are properly assessed, approved, and documented. Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations when required.

Support mitigation strategies and risk estimate Provide insights into budget performance, forecast accuracy, risks, procurement status, and change management activities. 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. Shall have knowledge of and perform to the following industry standards and practices: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) 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 10+ years of experience in cost management, commercial management, quantity surveying, or construction project controls.

10+ years managing commercial functions in mission critical projects such as Data center, Semi-conductor, high-tech, or industrial RICS, AIQS, SISV, PICQS, or equivalent professional qualification (eg: MRICS or FRICS) Excellent communication skills, experience collaborating with all other areas of the datacenter program with an ability to think strategically and build the trust of our construction partners needed to agree very large construction contracts and final accounts These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: