Expression of Interests - Cost Manager (Data Centers)
Join a global organisation where your contributions matter from day one.
* Hiring Now! To support Hyperscale Data Center Environment
* Standard working hours Monday to Friday
* Location: Thailand
About Us - CBRE Data Center Solutions
* CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS) is a global leader in delivering integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions across the entire data centre lifecycle.
* We bring together deep expertise across all DCS service lines—combining capital markets insight, technical excellence, and operational know‑how—to unlock value for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors around the world. Our teams operate at the forefront of one of the fastest‑growing sectors globally: hyperscale data centres.
Why Join CBRE DCS?
* Be at the centre of high‑growth operations
* Support a flagship static site and key client location within the rapidly expanding Hyperscale Data Center sector.
* We’re Performance that gets recognised
* Our performance‑driven culture ensures your contributions are valued, measured, and rewarded.
* Career growth without limits-Build in‑demand skills, gain exposure to critical infrastructure, and take your career to the next level—the sky’s the limit.
* Autonomy backed by expert support-Own end‑to‑end service delivery on site while being fully supported and mentored by an experienced regional platform team.
About the Role:
The Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing all cost planning, budget control, and financial strategy for data center construction projects in Thailand. This role ensures cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and value optimization throughout the project lifecycle, aligning with local financial regulations and project-specific requirements.
What you'll do:
- Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Develop and manage comprehensive cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for data center projects from concept design through to construction and handover.
- Cost Control & Monitoring: Monitor project expenditures, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure projects remain within budget.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial models for management review and stakeholders.
- Procurement & Negotiation: Support procurement strategy, lead vendor negotiations, and evaluate contracts to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with local laws.
- Risk & Value Management: Provide risk and value management analysis to maximize return on investment, identifying cost-saving opportunities and benchmarking.
- Change Management: Manage change orders, claims, and final accounts with contractors, ensuring financial integrity.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial aspects of the project comply with Thai accounting standards, tax regulations, and investment promotion policies (e.g., BOI incentives for data centers).
- Design-Build Costing: Collaborate with design and construction teams in parallel design-build projects to provide real-time cost feedback and optimize value engineering throughout the evolving design.
- Commissioning Costs: Manage costs associated with the commissioning phase of data center infrastructure.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or financial planning in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in data center or critical infrastructure construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC), and procurement processes relevant to Thailand.
- Proficiency in cost management software, advanced Excel, and project management tools
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and investment frameworks in Thailand, particularly concerning data centers.
- Fluent in English and Thai (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
Apply now and become part of an organisation where your potential meets opportunity.
This is expression of interest /pipeline generations - only shortlisted applicant will be notified as when the actual roles made available. 2026 Q2 Future Hiring
