What does a cost engineer do?

Cost engineers are mainly responsible for participating in the procurement of engineering materials and equipment, analyzing engineering materials, checking the price difference of materials, collecting and mastering the records of technical changes and material substitution, and doing cost accounting at any time to provide scientific basis for leadership decision-making.

First, master the management of design budget and construction budget, that is, secondary accounting management. Specifically, do a good job of secondary calculation and comparison, and budget the received design changes, technical approval documents and data.

Two, contract control, contract planning and drafting of labor and professional contracts, start the corresponding contract approval procedures, and evaluate the performance of the contract.

Iii. Claim management: If the employer fails to perform or improperly performs the obligations stipulated in the contract, thus causing losses to the construction party, the construction party shall lodge a claim with the employer and draft the claim documents.

Four, project settlement, enter the project site, according to the completed project settlement documents, participate in the project final accounts and review, determine the project final accounts costs.

Budget officer and cost officer:

1. The concept is different: the budget and the cost are very different, and the budget is only a small theme within the cost range.

2. Different scope of work: the budget staff mainly emphasize the budget rather than other work related to the project cost, and the cost range is relatively wide (they can engage in recruitment, bidding, auditing and other work. ).

3. The filing mechanism is different: as long as the budgeter gets the certificate, he basically practices everything, while the cost engineer has to register, and the local cost management department will carry out management and continuing education and training.