Primary Author: Nic Bennett
Co-Author(s): Alexia A. Nalewaik, CCE
Audience Focus: Intermediate
Application Type: Experience-Based
2012 AACE International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA
Abstract: As a capital project progresses through its lifecycle, different skills are required for adequate control and oversight. Much of the required expertise is provided by the cost engineering, quantity surveying, and project management community.
This paper explores intersection and divergence in the competencies of cost engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers. Having defined the competencies, the paper discusses global barriers to professional recognition, and touches briefly on differences between test-based and experience-focused paths to qualification.
Understanding the role of the CE, QS and PM on projects can assist professional associations in serving their members, students in choosing a career path, and organizations in marketing their services. The skills matrix resulting from this analysis can also be used to identify competency gaps on the project team. Further, the discussion on paths to qualification will draw attention to needed curriculum at the university level, and opportunities for cross-training, thus ultimately maximizing career opportunities for this skilled community.
Co-Author(s): Alexia A. Nalewaik, CCE
Audience Focus: Intermediate
Application Type: Experience-Based
2012 AACE International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA
Abstract: As a capital project progresses through its lifecycle, different skills are required for adequate control and oversight. Much of the required expertise is provided by the cost engineering, quantity surveying, and project management community.
This paper explores intersection and divergence in the competencies of cost engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers. Having defined the competencies, the paper discusses global barriers to professional recognition, and touches briefly on differences between test-based and experience-focused paths to qualification.
Understanding the role of the CE, QS and PM on projects can assist professional associations in serving their members, students in choosing a career path, and organizations in marketing their services. The skills matrix resulting from this analysis can also be used to identify competency gaps on the project team. Further, the discussion on paths to qualification will draw attention to needed curriculum at the university level, and opportunities for cross-training, thus ultimately maximizing career opportunities for this skilled community.