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Cost Manager (QS Procurement Lead)

Johor Bahru, Asia, my💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead end-to-end procurement strategy, tender management, and contract award for large-scale data centre and mission-critical projects, focusing on CSA and MEP packages.

Role type

Senior IC Cost Manager (QS Procurement Lead)

Builds

Data centre infrastructure and mission-critical facilities

Domain

Construction / Infrastructure / Data Centres

Deliverable

Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Procurement strategy, tender lifecycle management, contract negotiation, cost planning, cost control, stakeholder management, FIDIC/NEC contract familiarity, market benchmarking, value engineering

Preferred skills

Experience with CSA and MEP packages, engineering and design team collaboration, audit compliance, process efficiency improvements

Technologies

FIDIC, NEC, RFQ, RFP

Responsibilities

Lead procurement strategy and package structuring for CSA and MEP trades; manage full tender lifecycle from issuance to award; negotiate contracts and ensure scope/pricing clarity; draft and manage procurement documentation; align procurement timelines with project programmes; maintain cost control governance and budget alignment; build and manage relationships with contractors and supply chain partners.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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