Course Objectives
Contract Administration: Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligations
Course Methodology
This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all the tools and techniques used during contract implementation. The course also features the use of a number of case studies and role plays by participants followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Outline the major activities and steps of contract administration
Identify administration tools that are used during the implementation as well as the role of the contract administrator
Create a system to evaluate contractors and determine their strengths and weaknesses and demonstrate the importance of partnership in contract administration
Explain the different types of variation orders, claims and damages
Prepare for negotiating contract variations and claims in order to reach a satisfactory settlement
Target Audience
All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts in the post-award phase of the contracting process and who want to learn about the best practices in contract administration. Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Target Competencies
Contract administration
Change management
Managing contractors
Managing claims and disputes
Resolving disputes
Partnership with contractors
Course Outline
Principles of contracts
Elements of a contract
Contract framework
Purposes of contract administration
Difficulties encountered in contract administration
Contract administration major steps
Competencies of contract administrators
Contract administration tools
Key principles
Knowing your contract
Contract provisions affecting implementation
Tools and techniques for contract administration
Dissection technique
Records management system
Change control system
Claims administration
Issues and risks logs
Risk management plans
Roles and responsibilities
Performance reporting
Developing schedule plans
Lessons learned
International contracting
Contractor evaluation
Questionnaire and surveys
Contractor's ratings
Key performance indicators
Targets and benchmarks
Service level agreement (SLA)
Managing subcontractors
Partnership with contractors
Changes, claims and disputes
Changes and variation orders
Change process
Breach of contract
Money damages
Equitable remedies
Claims and disputes
Alternative dispute resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Contract closeout
Negotiation
Negotiation preparation
Negotiation objectives
Negotiation guidelines
Principles of contracts
Elements of a contract
Contract framework
Purposes of contract administration
Difficulties encountered in contract administration
Contract administration major steps
Competencies of contract administrators
Contract administration tools
Key principles
Knowing your contract
Contract provisions affecting implementation
Tools and techniques for contract administration
Dissection technique
Records management system
Change control system
Claims administration
Issues and risks logs
Risk management plans
Roles and responsibilities
Performance reporting
Developing schedule plans
Lessons learned
International contracting
Contractor evaluation
Questionnaire and surveys
Contractor's ratings
Key performance indicators
Targets and benchmarks
Service level agreement (SLA)
Managing subcontractors
Partnership with contractors
Changes, claims and disputes
Changes and variation orders
Change process
Breach of contract
Money damages
Equitable remedies
Claims and disputes
Alternative dispute resolution
Mediation
Arbitration
Contract closeout
Negotiation
Negotiation preparation
Negotiation objectives
Negotiation guidelines