An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Managing and Supervising Projects,
Consultants and Contractors

Developing Supervisory Skills in the Construction Projects

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Project success hinges not just on technical planning, but on how effectively leaders can manage people, contracts, and risks. In the world of engineering and construction projects—where tight budgets, deadlines, and high expectations dominate, developing robust supervision skills is essential.

The Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors training course equips participants with the practical tools, knowledge, and leadership techniques needed to oversee all project phases efficiently. From vendor selection to design review, and from bid evaluation to project closeout, this training course enables participants to align resources, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure delivery against scope, time, and cost.

This hands-on training course is ideal for supervisors, engineers, and contract professionals seeking to elevate their project management and oversight capabilities.

This Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors training course will highlight:

  • Core principles and characteristics of successful projects
  • Strategies for supervising engineering and construction projects
  • Effective evaluation and negotiation of vendor bids
  • Criteria and techniques for selecting and managing consultants and contractors
  • Developing Statements of Work (SOW) and Service Level Agreements (SLA)
  • Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Enhancing project decision-making and contract oversight

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structured framework and lifecycle of project management
  • Apply practical techniques to supervise engineering and construction projects
  • Develop accurate cost estimates and budget control strategies
  • Write effective Statements of Work and define Service Level Agreements
  • Source, evaluate, and select qualified consultants and contractors
  • Negotiate effectively with vendors and manage contract terms
  • Monitor project progress and maintain control of scope, cost, and timelines
  • Assess consultant and contractor performance and take corrective action
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training course provides the most effective skills applied by project managers today. Packed with tools and techniques, there will be group exercises to allow for a “hands-on” approach to learning. Using the most up to date learning practices, current material and actual case studies, the participants will be taken on a journey of discovery by understanding the real need to upgrade their level of knowledge and understanding of project management and using the most appropriate methodologies and tools.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations sending delegates to this training course will benefit through:

  • Reduced contract and project costs via improved negotiation and vendor selection
  • Enhanced project outcomes through better oversight and risk control
  • Higher consultant and contractor performance through clear expectations and monitoring
  • More effective contract structuring with minimized legal and financial exposure
  • Greater alignment between project goals and operational execution
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction through consistent on-time, on-budget delivery
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain:

  • Strong foundational understanding of project and contract management
  • Practical skills in supervising construction and engineering teams
  • Confidence in evaluating technical proposals and vendor bids
  • Strategic negotiation and communication skills with vendors and contractors
  • Tools to monitor project performance and take corrective actions
  • Increased capability to lead cross-functional project teams successfully
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will especially benefit:

  • Project Supervisors
  • Project Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Project Management team professionals
  • Contract Management Professionals
  • Ideal for professionals engineering projects who have no prior project management training

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Project Management in the Construction Industry
  • Introduction to Construction Management
  • Stages of Construction Project Management
  • The role of a Project Manager/Supervisor in Construction Management
  • Defining and understanding the goals, risks and quality of a project
  • The major elements of a Construction Project and Safety Management
Day 2: Scope of Work, Detailed Specifications and Construction Pricing
  • Defining the detailed requirements and Scope of Work
  • Understanding and Managing Project Constraints
  • The absolute importance of collaboration with key stakeholders to determine the actual drawings and specifications
  • Estimation and Costing techniques
  • Construction Price and Cost Indices (PCIs)
Day 3: Procurement, Tendering and Selection
  • Critical importance of Strategic Procurement Planning
  • The Bidding and Bid Evaluation Process
  • Understand Consultants and Contractor Firms’ Pricing Strategies
  • Value for Money and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases
  • The Fundamentals of Earned Value Management
Day 4: Contract Development and Negotiation
  • Understanding the concept and principle of contract law
  • Analysis of the Contract requirements
  • Model Contract Formats – specific for Consultants and Contractors
  • Contract dispute and responding to a contract breach
  • The Art of Negotiation and Persuasion
Day 5: Managing Performance and Decision-Making Skills
  • Issues in Contract Performance and major causes of change to contracts
  • Managing Supplier Performance and Expectations
  • Service Level Agreements, developing and managing Key Performance Indicators
  • Decision Making Theory: Process, Models and Stages
  • Ability and confidence to make the right decision
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS ALSO PART OF THE 10-DAY TITLES:

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