The cost estimation engineer is responsible for all or part of the financial estimation of a project. Her/his principal task is to analyse the financial means required for a building project. To carry through this assignment, the cost estimation engineer analyses the contractual documents associated with the project.
This technical assessment enables her/him to define the methods, construction aspects and estimated works schedule. As cost-effectiveness is an ongoing concern, s/he must calculate the cost of the works, human resources, and materials needed for the success of the project. S/he writes qotes and negotiates prices with suppliers, with the help of specialists (buyers and methods, technical and structural engineers ).