Project Contract Management in Construction Industry
6 Credits (ECTS)
Project Contract Management in Construction Industry
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Module Description
This module focuses on the scope of a construction contract and what the terms of a construction contract should define such as: Construction contract planning, including objectives; the number/types of contracts to have; risk allocation policy, with a look at contract practice; supply, delivery and payment chains; supervision of contracts and subcontracts including channels of communication; the introduction to legal provisions applicable to contracts and some background history; and general points on the law of contract.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:
- a Level 6 degree in a related field;
OR
- a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a managerial role.
Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to construction, and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the industry.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at professionals with supervisory and/or middle management experience in the construction industry who wish to have a more thorough background in the subject in order to further advance their careers , namely:
- Architects and Civil Engineers
- Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Engineers
- Project Managers and Coordinators
- Project Owners
The target group can be extended to groups working within the construction industry, such as logistics managers, maintenance managers and facilities managers.
Career Paths
This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts within the industry, such as that of construction manager, head of the construction department or construction director of any construction organisation both in the private and public sector.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Assessment 1
- Assessment 2
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Additional Info
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the ability to, independently:
- Critically analyse and assess the contract terms and conditions and their implications and restraints on a wide spectrum of construction projects, in particular those in internationally used contract models such as FIDICi.
- Critically assess the construction related project deliverables to devise a contract management strategy for example what type of competencies and resources are required to appropriately manage the contract, including architects and engineers, quantity surveying etc.
- Identify and address risks and opportunities during the lifetime of a variety of construction contract model – example the pros and cons of each of the major contract models like design and build.
- Critically assess and administer the construction related contract to ensure that all parties deliver their contractual obligations within the limits set out in the contract.
- Critically analyse different roles and duties within the project contract management team according to expertise and competencies required § Critically evaluate project environments and the role played by legal concepts.
- Critically evaluate changes in project scope and specifications duirng the entire project life cycle in context of handling contract close out.
- Critically analyse and offer recommendations related to contract management, disputes and resolutions.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
Students will be asked to critically analyse, challenge, evaluate, assess and synthesize the following content in context of construction industry settings:
- Theoretical concepts in relation to contract management within the construction industry context.
- The implications and requirements of a construction contract.
- The legal implications of managing projects and the formulation of contract law in relation to the various construction contract models.
- The importance of proper and clear communications between all parties involved in a contract, and in general all parties within a construction project.
- The importance of proper record keeping in contract management.
- Legal issues affecting the management of contracts.
- The environment in which contracts are conceptualised, sanctioned and delivered.
- The transactional environment within construction related contracts.
- The importance of critical environmental factors that affect the management of contracts in construction settings.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Critically compare theoretical and practical knowledge with respect to common project contract management issues in the construction industry.
- Critically apply different mechanisms in contract management with a view to minimizing risk and ensuring value for money in a variety of construction scenarios.
- Apply IT skills to facilitate contract procedures.
- Critically analyse documentation policies in relation to contracts.
- Critically analyse and lead contract management teams in context of managing changes in scope and variations commonly encountered in the construction industry.
- Critically appraise various parties including project owners, building contractors, architects and engineers etc. to fulfil their commercial and contractual commitments.
Judgment Skills and Critical Abilities:
The learner will be able to:
- Critically analyse and apply appropriate contract management techniques and methodologies when carrying out own project.
Module-Specific Communication Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Communicate plan of action to key stakeholders during different stages of project implementation.
- Write up regular reports to document changes, deadlines and disseminate important information as a means of reference.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Improve personal time management and planning skills in relation to project and contract management.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.