CIQS also manage the nationally recognized designation "Construction Estimator Certified" or "CEC' for short, which can also only be used by qualified, certified members of the Institute. A CEC manages the finances on construction projects using current computer technology to assist in the complex task of cost estimating on construction projects such as hospitals, stadiums, universities, airports, affordable housing, community centres, highways, and bridges.
They are essential members of the team of professionals responsible for these construction projects, helping owners, developers, designers, contractors, and investors balance the risk to ensure all project costs and estimates are accurate. They do this by pricing and preparing formal tender submissions, conducting pre-bid negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, verifying subcontractor and supplier payments, and preparing construction progress schedules, to name just a few of the responsibilities of the CEC.