What does it take to be an excellent cost engineer?

The business scope of cost engineers is much wider than that of budget makers. To be an excellent cost engineer, you need to have the following abilities:

1, with the ability of compiling and reviewing project proposal and feasibility study report, investment estimation, construction scheme optimization and project economic evaluation.

2. Have the ability to demonstrate and optimize the design scheme and construction organization design in a technical and economic way, and be able to prepare the project budget estimate and budget.

3. Have the ability to prepare the pre-tender estimate and bid quotation, and be able to analyze and evaluate the tender.

4. Have the ability to control and manage the whole process of construction project cost, and be able to prepare the final accounts of the project.

5, with the ability to organize the preparation and management of all kinds of engineering cost valuation basis, to determine, analyze and sort out the cost index.

6, have the ability to use computer to determine and manage the project cost.

7. Have a certain ability of organization, coordination and social investigation and analysis, and be able to consult on litigation, claims, insurance, auditing and other aspects involving project cost.

The post of cost engineer involves construction, design, construction, consulting, financial units and management departments. It takes the construction project as the object, and works around the determination, optimization, control and management of the project cost in the whole process from project decision-making to completion and production, so as to make the most effective use of resources and ensure the benefits of the construction project and the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved in the construction. Therefore, the personnel engaged in the post of project cost management must be compound talents who know both engineering technology, economy, management and law, and have practical experience and good professional ethics.

If these requirements are met, you are a qualified and excellent cost engineer.