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.

About the Role
To develop accurate cost estimates for MEP equipment and on-site installation from the owner’s perspective, supporting procurement decisions, budget management, and value engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for direct supply items (e.g., transformers, UPS, switchgear, chillers, cooling towers), covering equipment, freight, taxes, and delivery.
• Estimate installation costs, including on-site labor rates, subcontractor expenses, productivity factors, and installation efficiency for data centre fit-outs.
• Benchmark costs against industry standards, historical data, and current market intelligence.
• Support value engineering initiatives by evaluating alternative designs and materials.
• Collaborate with procurement to validate supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive cost breakdowns for management approval and board-level presentations.
• Monitor actual versus estimated costs and perform variance analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MEP or installation costing within data centres, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre MEP systems, including electrical, cooling, fire protection, and BMS.
• Proficient in cost estimation tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of local labor rates and subcontracting practices in Malaysia and the SEA region.