Contract Management and Administration Fundamentals

About the Course

This is the first course in our Contract Management Professional (CMP) certification program.

Contract administration is a broad term used to describe the management of the parties’ responsibilities in delivering contracts. At the core of each responsibility is the contract.

The contract management and administration fundamentals course briefly review the formation and interpretation of contracts as the rules of engagement between parties embarking on a project. It then looks at the processes of administration and management of the contract throughout the course of a project.

Furthermore, this contract management fundamentals training course will provide the knowledge for developing practical procedures to deliver a streamlined contract administration process.

Participants will also review the crucial interface between the contract administrator’s role and responsibilities, and that of the project manager project management functions.

Finally, as claims processes are fundamental concepts in contract administration, the course examines the most common claims, with an emphasis on claims for variations and delays. The approach to dealing with delivery defects is also addressed.

Teaching methods will include the interpretation of examples provided.

Who Will Benefit

This practical introductory course is relevant for those involved with any aspect of the management or administration of contracts, including developing or evaluating contracts, performing day-to-day contract administration, or interacting directly with those who do – in any industry sector.

Key Learning Objectives

• Clarify the roles of the contract manager and contract administrator
• Understand key aspects of contracts: as a contract manager how to read, interpret and evaluate them
• Examine fundamental facets of contract administration and claims processes
• Appreciate the contractual issues surrounding variations, delays and defects; and develop procedures to effectively deal with these issues
• Ensure both contract administration and project management endeavours emphasise contract compliance throughout the delivery process
• Analyse key principles of effective document control, reporting and communication systems
• Discover cooperative negotiation and partnering skills for dispute avoidance and resolution

Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: In Person and Live Digital
Prerequisite & Advanced Preparation: Reading material will be sent prior to the course

Delivered by Margaret Andrè

In 2017 Margaret started her own legal practice after having worked in a boutique law firm that specialised in construction law matters. She has a general interest and sound knowledge of the building and construction sector and is experienced in dispute resolution processes including mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

Delivered by Beverley Honig

Beverley Honig is an internationally qualified lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in Australia, the United Kingdom and Middle East. A winner of The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards, she is also listed in the Who’s Who of Business in Australia and the Businesswomen Hall of Fame.

Delivered by Sean McCarthy

Having spent many years in the building and construction industry, I now practice solely as a construction and fire engineering lawyer. Generally my work involves "front end" advice, negotiating, drafting and amending agreements to appropriately reflect the risk propensity of the parties to the contract.

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