Project Contracts Management

Quantity Survey · Level 6  ·  3 Chapters

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What Project Contracts Management covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently manage all aspects of project contracts, from identifying the right contract types to preparing precise working drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. You will skillfully calculate labor, material, and plant costs, ensuring accurate billing and fair payment certificates, all while conducting safe and thorough site visits. By the end, you’ll be equipped to handle contracts with professionalism and precision, making you a valuable asset in any construction project.

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Careers after Project Contracts Management

Understanding Project Contracts Management opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across Kenya’s vibrant construction and infrastructure sectors. Mastering these skills means you can confidently manage project agreements, ensuring clarity and fairness between clients and contractors, which is crucial for successful project delivery.

  • In the construction industry, whether working with county governments on public works projects or private developers in Nairobi’s booming real estate market, your ability to prepare precise contracts and bills of quantities ensures projects stay on budget and on schedule.
  • The jua kali sector benefits greatly from skilled contract managers who can formalize agreements for small-scale construction or fabrication projects, enhancing trust and professionalism.
  • Large organizations like KenGen and KTDA rely on meticulous contract management for their infrastructure upgrades and expansions, providing employment opportunities in contract administration and project coordination.
  • The matatu industry and hospitality sector also require contract management skills when negotiating service agreements, maintenance contracts, or supplier arrangements, offering diverse career paths.
  • Skilled professionals can leverage these competencies to start their own consultancy firms, offering contract preparation and project management services to SMEs and government agencies, turning expertise into entrepreneurship.

By mastering Project Contracts Management, you place yourself at the heart of Kenya’s development, empowering you to build a rewarding career with steady income and the potential to grow your own business. Your skills will not only help projects succeed but also build your reputation as a trusted professional in a competitive market. Keep pushing forward—your future in Kenya’s growing economy is bright!

Chapters

What Project Contracts Management covers: 15 main topics in 3 chapters

1. Prepare contract documents

  1. 1.1 Preparation of working drawings
  2. 1.2 Work specifications
  3. 1.3 Bill of quantities
  4. 1.4 Preparation of schedule of rates
  5. 1.5 Preparation of conditions of contract
  6. 1.6 Forms of agreement
  7. 1.7 Forms of tender
  8. 1.8 Types of Construction Contracts

2. Prepare day works accounts

  1. 2.1 Determination of plant, materials and labour costs
  2. 2.2 Determination of profits and overheads

3. Prepare payment certificates

  1. 3.1 Types of payment certificates
  2. 3.2 Significances of payment certificates
  3. 3.3 Conditions of retention
  4. 3.4 Payment certificate preparation procedure
  5. 3.5 Components of payment certificate

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