Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors

Introduction

Project management’s primary goal is to maximize the probability of producing a successful project in all its stages. However, the likelihood of project failure is considerable, especially where budgets and timelines are tight. The only way to escape failure is to follow an innovative strategy throughout the planning and construction processes and understand how to organise and manage the right resources to deliver the project according to the correct Scope of work. The goal is to manage the project so that it finishes on time and budget, while still delivering a final product that meets codes, plans, and specifications.

This workshop has been designed to provide learners with a comprehensive focus to enhance the participant’s knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to increase his value to his organization and enhance his career as a supervisor in engineering projects.

This GLOMACS workshop will highlight:

• The key characteristics of all projects
• Exploring the benefits of developing project management skills
• Managing and Supervising Construction Projects
• Evaluation of Vendor Bids
• Working with Consultants and Contractors during the different phases of the project in a scientific manner to support selection decision
• Predicting and managing any risks that may hinder the project

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the framework of structured project management
• Review of the different applied design management models for construction
• Develop your cost estimating skills
• Determine the best methods for project stakeholder
• Developing “Statements of Work” and Service Level Agreements as contract documents
• Sourcing and Selecting appropriate Consultants and Contractors
• Develop your negotiation and decision-making skills

Training Methodology

This workshop provides the most effective skills applied by project managers today. Packed with tools and techniques, there will be group exercises to allow for a “hands-on” approach to learning. Using the most up to date learning practices, current material and actual case studies, the participants will be taken on a journey of discovery by understanding the real need to upgrade their level of knowledge and understanding of project management and using the most appropriate methodologies and tools.

Organisational Impact

The organization will benefit with this workshop by:

• Reduced cost of Contracts for Services
• Improved performance from Consultants and Contractors
• Reduced Risk to the organization from potential liabilities
• Higher productivity from personnel contracting for services
• Greater strategic focus of personnel contracting for Consultant and Contractor Services
• Understanding of Contract clauses and fundamentals
• Improved control over on-time and on-budget delivery
• Structure and application of incentive arrangements

Personal Impact

By the end of this workshop learners will:

• Be able to define construction project management and understand the reasons for using it
• Understand how to make a project successful
• Greater ability to negotiate and manage contracts
• How to evaluate bids and proposals
• Ability to control project progress and delivery against baseline
• Know how to maintain the project's progress and ensure that it is completed efficiently
• Negotiation Planning and Strategy
• Monitoring and measuring Consultants and Contractors performance