First week in this CASE is always advisable to do a due diligence of the AMOUNT of work, expectations, existing process, time lines with the constraints surrounding. One of major constraints in this case would include lack of tools.
Depending on the project timelines, complexity and VOLUME of the project present your recommendations for tools to be USED and the estimated budget allocation required. Document the comparison of PRODUCTIVITY and flexibility with and without tools used. This should help the project sponsors to take a call on going for tools.

First week in this case is always advisable to do a due diligence of the amount of work, expectations, existing process, time lines with the constraints surrounding. One of major constraints in this case would include lack of tools.
Depending on the project timelines, complexity and volume of the project present your recommendations for tools to be used and the estimated budget allocation required. Document the comparison of productivity and flexibility with and without tools used. This should help the project sponsors to take a call on going for tools.