Contract Administration: Understanding and
Implementing Contractual Obligations
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
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.
Review techniques for solving problems as well as partnering with contractors.
Discuss ways of using lessons learned.
Know Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and claims handling.
This Program is designed for:
All those involved in any aspect of implementing, managing or administering contracts; also those
involved in any step of contract preparation and award for them to realize the importance of a well
prepared contract.
| Principles of Contracts |
Risk Allocation |
| Definitions
Legal and Business Considerations
Difficulties |
Hold Harmless Clauses
Types of Damages
Limitation of Liability
Force Majeure
Termination for Cause or for Convenience
|
Administration Tools
|
Contract Administration |
Roles
Issues
Checklists
Calendars
Documents
Summaries
|
Partnering
Problem-Solving versus Confrontation
Contract Interpretation |
Contractual Provisions
Affecting Implementation |
Claims and Change Orders |
Attachments / Exhibits
Other Non-Contractual Documents |
Legitimate and Not-So-Legitimate Claims
Variation and Change Orders
Dealing with Contentious Issues |
Management of Contracts in
Progress
|
Lessons Learned |
Avoiding Problems: Importance of
Communication
Know Your Contract
Terms and Conditions
Special Terms and Conditions
Setting Standards
SLAs
Outsourcing
Preventive Method
Continuous Improvement |
How, Who and Where
How, Who and When
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| Dispute Resolution |
|
Negotiation
Other Procedures
Alternative Disputes Resolution |
