Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the major activities and steps of contract administration.
• Identify administration tools and the roles of the contract administrator.
• Recognize the main contractual provisions and analyze their effects on the implementation.
• Establish an evaluation system for the contractors to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
• Explain the different types of claims, damages and liabilities.
• Demonstrate the importance of partnership and negotiation in contract administration.
• Prepare for negotiating the scope of work and the terms and conditions of the contract.
Who should attend:
All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts; also those involved in any step of contract preparation and award in order for them to realize the importance of a well prepared contract.
Course Outline
Principles of contracts
• Objectives and Definitions
• Contract Framework
• Purposes of Contract Administration
• Elements of a Contract
• Difficulties Encountered in Contract Administration
• Contract Administration Major Steps
• Competencies of Contract Administrators
Contract Administration Tools
Key Principle
Knowing Your Contract
Contract Provisions Affecting Implementation
Tools and Techniques for Contract Administration
• Dissection
• Issues and Risks Logs
• Records Management System
• Contract Change Control System
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Performance Reporting
• Developing Schedule Plans
• Risk Management Plans
• Lessons Learned
Contractor Evaluation
• Evaluating Contractor’s Performance
• Contractor’s Ratings
• Key Performance Indicators
• Targets and Benchmarks
• Claims and Disputes
• Changes and Variation Orders
• Claims and Disputes
• Extensions
• Breach of Contract
• Money Damages
• Equitable Remedies
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Contract Termination
• Contract Closeout
Partnership with Contractor
• Partnering Definition
• Features of Partnering
• Strategic Alliance
• Elements of Partnership
• Partnering Issues
Negotiation
• Negotiation Preparation
• Negotiation objectives
• Negotiation Guidelines