Delivering a construction project on time and within budget depends as much on how well the delivery chain is managed as on the design itself, which is why strong Contractor Management sits at the heart of every successful project. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in managing contractors, subcontractors, and supply chains, connecting day-to-day management decisions directly to real cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
Participants will strengthen their understanding of how to coordinate and control subcontractors working across multiple project packages, and will build practical competency in applying sound procurement practices to secure reliable delivery partners. The course places strong emphasis on monitoring and improving supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle, and develops sound skills in structuring and administering contracts that protect project interests while maintaining productive working relationships.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Apply core principles of Contractor Management across the project lifecycle
Coordinate and manage subcontractors working on complex project packages
Apply effective procurement practices to select reliable delivery partners
Monitor and improve supplier performance throughout project delivery
Structure and administer contracts that protect project interests
Manage risk, disputes, and performance issues within the supply chain
Apply relevant standards and best practices to contractor and supply chain management
Target Group
Civil and construction engineers responsible for contractor and supply chain oversight
Project managers coordinating multiple contractors and subcontractors
Procurement and contracts professionals in construction organizations
Site managers and supervisors managing subcontractor performance
Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Contractor Management
Course Outline
Foundations of Contractor Management
The role of Contractor Management in successful project delivery
Key relationships within the construction supply chain
Linking contractor management practices to project outcomes
Managing Subcontractors
Coordinating subcontractors across multiple project packages
Managing interfaces and dependencies between subcontract works
Resolving common issues in subcontractor coordination
Procurement for Supply Chain Reliability
Applying procurement principles to build a reliable supply chain
Selecting contractors and subcontractors for capability and fit
Balancing cost, risk, and reliability in procurement decisions
Monitoring Supplier Performance
Setting clear performance expectations and key indicators
Methods for tracking and evaluating supplier performance
Addressing underperformance and driving continuous improvement
Contracts and Risk Management
Structuring contracts to support effective supply chain management
Managing variations, claims, and disputes within the supply chain
Allocating and managing risk across contractors and subcontractors
Practical Application
Case studies in Contractor Management and supply chain coordination
Common contractor and subcontractor management challenges and solutions
Lessons learned from real construction supply chain projects