Cost Manager - Commercial Fit-Out (Interior Design Focused)

turnertownsend

Kuala Lumpur, Asia, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia

Posted May 11, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Real estate
Mid-Senior Level

Job description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Job Summary The Cost Manager is responsible for the cost and commercial management of commercial office fit‑out projects, covering both Interior Design (ID) and Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works. The role supports projects from early design through construction and close‑out, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, programme requirements, and quality standards. This role is ideal for a cost professional experienced in tenant fit‑outs, corporate workplaces, refurbishments, and restacking works, working closely with designers, project managers, and contractors. Key Responsibilities Cost Planning & Budget Management Prepare initial cost estimates, detailed cost plans, and budgets for office fit‑out projects at all design stages. Provide cost advice during design development, including space planning, materials selection, finishes, and construction methods. Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client budgets and commercial objectives. Interior Design (ID) Cost Management – Office Fit‑Out Manage cost planning and control for office interior works , including partitions, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, joinery, pantry fit‑outs, meeting rooms, and workplace amenities. Manage costing for FF&E , loose furniture, audiovisual elements, and specialist office requirements. Advise on cost implications of design changes, upgrades, and fast‑track delivery strategies common to office fit‑out projects. CSA Cost Management – Fit‑Out & Refurbishment Prepare and manage cost estimates for fit‑out related CSA works, including minor structural works, raised floors, architectural modifications, façade interfaces, and refurbishment scope. Coordinate CSA and ID costs to ensure clear scope boundaries and avoid gaps or overlaps with building base‑build works. Support constructability reviews and value engineering for refurbishment and occupied‑building environments. Tendering & Procurement Prepare tender documentation for office fit‑out trade packages, including ID and CSA works. Manage tender processes including tender queries, analysis, evaluation reports, and commercial recommendations. Advise on procurement strategies suitable for fast‑paced commercial office fit‑out projects. Post‑Contract, Change & Commercial Management Manage post‑contract cost control, including progress valuations, variations, and change orders. Assess contractor claims and certify interim payments accurately and timely. Support final account settlement and commercial close‑out. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial summaries for clients and project teams. Attend design, coordination, and site meetings to provide cost and commercial input. Work closely with Interior Designers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Contractors to align design, delivery, and budget objectives. Governance & Knowledge Management Ensure compliance with agreed cost management processes and governance requirements. Capture project cost data, lessons learned, and best practices for continuous improvement across office fit‑out projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 5–8 years’ experience in cost management, with a strong focus on commercial office fit‑out projects. Proven experience delivering CAT A, CAT B, refurbishment, and corporate workplace fit‑outs. Experience managing ID and CSA scopes within tight programmes and live office environments. Strong understanding of office interior trade packages, finishes, joinery, FF&E , and fit‑out CSA works. Sound knowledge of cost management principles, procurement, and contract administration. Strong stakeholder and client‑facing communication skills. Ability to work effectively in fast‑track, deadline‑driven office fit‑out environments . Commercially astute, detail‑oriented, and proactive. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-LL1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.