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Contract Administration: Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligation
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Contract Administration: Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligation Course
Introduction:
Course 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 appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts.
- Understand the importance of knowing contractual terms and conditions.
- Demonstrate the importance of partnership and negotiation in contract administration.
- Explain the different types of claims, damages and liabilities.
- Identify Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and ways to resolve claims.
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 Outlines:
Principles of Contracts
- Objectives and Definitions
- Defining Contract
- Elements of a Contract
- Difficulties Encountered in Contract Administration
- Contract Framework
- Contract Administration Major Steps
- Competencies of Contract Administrators
Administration Tools
- Purpose of Contract Administration
- Information Needed for Administering a Contract
- Tools and Techniques for Contract Administration
- Dissection of Contract
- Checklists
- Calendars
- Documents
- Roles and Responsibilities of Contract Administrators
- Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members
- Issues
- Developing Schedule and Cost Plans
- Developing Milestones Charts
Contractor Evaluation
- On-Going Assessments
- Evaluating Contractor's Performance
- Contractual Provisions Affecting Implementation
- Managing Contracts in Progress
- Know your Contract
- Performance Indicators
- Avoiding Problems: Importance of Communication
- Status and Progress Reporting
Partnership with Contractor
- Objectives of Partnership
- Elements of Partnerships
- Advantages and Disadvantages
Negotiation
- Planning Negotiation
- Trading Concessions
- Communication
- Negotiation Preparation
- Negotiation Guidelines
Claims and Disputes
- Breach of Contract
- Types of Damages
- Remedies
- Limitations of Liability
- Changes and Modifications
- Claims and Variation Orders
- Force Majeure
- Disputes
- Lessons Learned; How, Who, Where and When
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Arbitration
Contract Termination
- Termination for Default
- Termination for Convenience
