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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COSTING
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced senior-level Associate Director to lead and oversee the cost management function for data center construction projects across Indonesia including projects in Batam and Jakarta. This strategic leadership role requires extensive experience in cost management, team leadership, and executive reporting. The Associate Director will be responsible for ensuring cost consistency across all Indonesia projects, managing a team of Cost Managers, while also performing hands-on cost management duties for complex or high-value projects. This role is critical in establishing cost management standards, driving profitability, and providing executive-level insights to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Cost Managers across Indonesia operations
- Establish performance standards and conduct regular performance evaluations for cost management team members
- Provide technical guidance and support to Cost Managers on complex projects
- Foster professional development and capacity building within the cost management team
- Ensure adequate resource allocation and workload distribution across projects
Strategic Cost Management:
- Develop and implement standardized cost management policies, procedures, and best practices across all Indonesia projects
- Ensure consistency in cost estimation methodologies, budgeting approaches, and reporting standards
- Oversee cost estimation and budgeting for data center construction projects across Indonesia.
- Review and approve cost estimates, budgets, and change orders
- Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies across the portfolio
Executive Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare comprehensive executive reports on cost performance, budget variances, and financial forecasts for senior management
- Present cost management insights, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership
- Provide strategic input on project feasibility, profitability analysis, and investment decisions
- Communicate cost-related risks and o
- Opportunities to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Operational Excellence:
- Perform hands-on cost management activities (Cost estimation and budgeting, Cost Analysis and Control, Financial Planning and Forecasting, Contract Administration) for flagship or complex projects.
- Oversee cost management and ensure compliance across all projects
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost management effectiveness
- Oversee periodic cost audits and ensure corrective or improvement actions are tracked to completion.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
- Interface and collaborate with senior project stakeholders, including Product, Design, Construction, Procurement, Supply Chain, CPM; and external parties (end-customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers) leadership to resolve issues, drive value and promote cost objectives
- Collaborate with investment and finance teams on financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
- Coordinate with international teams to ensure alignment with global standards
- Ensure team best practices and lessons learned are shared and leveraged across Indonesia projects.
Requirements:-
- Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering/Construction Management/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in cost management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Extensive experience in industrial construction, data center, or large-scale infrastructure projects in Indonesia, international or APAC.
- Proven track record of managing teams and delivering results in complex project environments.
- Expert knowledge of cost control principles, techniques, and methodologies, and industry best practices
- Proficiency in reviewing cost estimates and conducting cost analysis.
- Solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and processes, with the ability to interpret project plans and specifications accurately.
- Excellent financial analysis skills, including the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.
- Deep knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in cost calculations, reports, and documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, Chinese (Optional) and Indonesia to effectively collaborate with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and end-customers.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in international and face-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex projects.
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Experience in SAP or similar ERP solutions is advantageous.
- Professional certification (e.g., RICS) is a plus.
DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.
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