Construction project cost managers, or quantity surveyors, oversee cost estimation and cost control while maintaining a project’s profitability. They are responsible for ensuring that a project remains within budget while meeting its scope, quality, and performance requirements.
Though the majority of construction projects are not subject to the “first-time, first-use penalty,” they are still highly complex. And as hard projects, their design, scope, and budgetary requirements must be planned before work begins. Experience and formal training are essential for quantity surveyors.