Cost Manager

SUMMARY

Bridge Data Centres is seeking a Cost Manager to oversee cost planning, budgeting, and financial control for data centre projects based in Kulai, Johor. This role is responsible for managing project costs, evaluating contractor submissions, and ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and experience in cost management within construction or infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Control & Optimization:

• Responsible for full-cycle cost management of data center projects, including CAPEX/OPEX cost control and dynamic cost tracking.
• Cross-departmental collaboration
• Liaise with international suppliers/contractors, lead VO review and negotiation during project execution phase, and manage general contractor settlement.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly dynamic cost analysis reports.
• Review monthly project progress valuation and payment certificates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in data center/real estate cost management
• Experience with hyperscale data centers, industrial parks or commercial buildings is preferred
• Familiar with cost management tools (e.g. Glodon) and tender procurement processes.
• Excellent data analysis skills with ability to drive decisions through cost data.
• Strong learning ability and sensitivity to emerging trends (e.g. green data centers, modular construction).
• Due to the need to prepare reports and conduct cross-border communication, working proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Thai/Malay is a plus.
• This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate should be willing to travel as required

ABOUT US

Bridge Data Centres is a hyperscale data infrastructure builder headquartered in Singapore. We are striving for an ever-growing and transforming digital future with a focus on empowering our clients and their cloud-first and AI-driven strategies through our hyperscale, build-to-suit, and colocation data solution

As part of a global network with sister platforms in Europe and the United States, BDC is committed to achieving 3 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, supporting innovative digital growth. Operating with a focus on speed, cost-efficiency, security, and reliability, BDC creates essential digital infrastructure for the future.