About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

Location: JB & KL

Role Purpose:
To provide accurate cost estimation for MEP equipment and on-site installation activities from an owner’s perspective. This role supports procurement decisions, budget control, and value engineering.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed cost estimates for direct supply items (transformers, UPS, switchgear, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) including equipment, freight, taxes, and delivery.
• For Installation Costing: Estimate on-site labor rates, subcontractor expenses, productivity factors, and installation efficiency for data centre fit-out.
• Benchmark costs against industry standards, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Support value engineering exercises by comparing alternative designs/materials.
• Work with procurement to validate supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare cost breakdowns for management approval and board presentations.
• Track actual vs estimated costs and provide variance analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5+ years in MEP costing or installation costing for data centres, industrial plants, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of data centre MEP systems (electrical, cooling, fire protection, BMS).
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and Excel.
• Understanding of local labour rates and subcontracting practices in Malaysia/SEA