Contract Management

CM-101

This course focusses on contract management in construction and engineering projects. Competent, robust and effective commercial administration is essential for successful projects and pain minimisation. In one day, delegates will explore the function of a contract and its constituent parts, the role of the 3rd party (contract administrator, project manager, clerk of works etc), and the varied workload (e.g. notices, records, audits, decisions, assessments and awards, closure), which are pertinent to all contracts and to delivery management. This course uses interactive discussions and check-in exercises (both individual and group).  

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand contract purpose and legal requirements 

  • Understand the 3rd party role and the expectations of Adjudicators/ Courts

  • Explore the 3rd party’s powers and responsibilities 

  • Explore collaboration in contracts and what it means in practice

  • Understand the varied workload, its outputs and consequences 

  • Know how to close a project properly

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Explain to others how a contract works, their role and responsibility 

  • Feel confident about taking on the appointment as the 3rd party 

  • Liaise and collaborate with contract parties 

  • Complete competently all the contract administration duties 

  • Know where to go for help 

PREREQUISITE
None. Practical or site experience is helpful but not essential

DELEGATE PROFILE
Those taking on new roles, or wishing to develop further skills, in contract management. Those new to the construction industry (students, graduates, junior roles etc)

TRAINER PROFILE
The course will be delivered by Sarah Schütte, a lawyer who specialises in construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts.

COURSE LENGTH
One day (09.30am till 4:00pm Irish Standard Time)

CLASS SIZE
Maximum 10 students per virtual class

LIVE INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE TRAINING
€599 pp for online course
Note: online training is conducted via Zoom live.


***Payment must be received in full upon registering in order to secure your place***

Engineers Ireland CPD Units: 1 day

Course Outline & Workshops

  • What is a construction contract and what makes it legally effective

  • Being the 3rd party: role, responsibilities, powers and duties 

  • Practical application: dealing with the contract parties and collaboration 

  • The varied workload: what to do and how to do it across contract administration 

  • Project closure 

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