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Senior Cost Engineer

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur · Job Posted March 18, 2026
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The purpose of a Senior Cost Engineer is to review and validate project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning processes. This role involves collaborating and challenging project teams to provide costeffective estimates in accordance with schedule and execution plan.

Job Responsibility

  • Review and validate project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning processes
  • Collaborate and challenge project teams to provide costeffective estimates in accordance with schedule and execution plan
  • Verification, consolidation of accurate estimates, effective management, and reliable control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
  • Developing and controlling cost estimates, analyzing cost variances, and ensuring that projects are completed within approved budgets
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decisionmaking

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering, project cost control, or a similar role
  • Experience in construction, engineering, oil & gas preferred
  • Mandarin speaker

Nice to have

A professional certification (e.g., AACE, PMP, CCE) is a plus

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