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Cost Manager

Job-title: Cost Manager
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Building & ConstructionHuman Resources / Office Support
Salary: 9.0M ~ 12.0M
Reference: IJB2011500
Job-published: August 21, 2026 12:25

Job Description

- Development of accurate cost estimates for Data Center construction projects using Japanese unit pricing methods (単価見積もり)

- Review quantity take-offs (数量拾い出し) from project plans and specifications following Japanese measurement standards.

- Collaborate with design teams (設計事務所) and zenekon to align budgets with Japan-specific scopes of work.

- Develop project budgets based on cost estimates, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, and profit margins.

Qualifications

- Degree in Cost Engineering/Architectural & Civil Engineering (建築学・土木工学)/Construction Management (建設マネジメント)/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control, cost engineering, quantity surveying (積算), or project control within the industrial, construction, or data center sector with good Japan project experience.

- Mandatory experience with Japan construction projects and familiarity with Japanese construction practices, regulations, and market conditions.

- Business-level Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2 or equivalent) and business level English for international collaboration.

Benefits

- International working environment

- Commute allowance

- Insurance

- Annual leaves