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Contract Administration for Construction Contracts (000015)

Overview

This course informs participants of the established administrative and technical procedures contract requirements for construction, and the interrelated responsibilities, duties and authorities of concurring parties. Instruction is designed to cover the following areas of contracting: technical responsibilities; administrative responsibilities; kinds of contracts; responsibilities of cooperating organizations; contract documentation standards; showing job sites; procedures for awarding contracts; compliance with contract requirements; supervision of subordinates; inspection and acceptance’ and reports.

 

Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret construction contract provisions, drawings and specifications
  • Describe when contract performance is not in compliance with the terms, and documentation rand standards spelled out in the contract and the corrective actions necessary to achieve compliance.
  • Perform all tasks responsibilities related to the final acceptance of installation ,and  prepare the necessary reports and required supportive documentation
  • Provide detailed count of the roles and responsibilities of local cooperating agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service under the terms of the project agreement covering the construction work.
  • Recognize some of the safety hazards in construction work and relate an understanding of the applicable contract provisions.

Prerequisites

General knowledge of contracts and contract administration.

Duration

4 days

Target Audience

Engineers including design engineers; geologists; government representatives; contracting officers' technical representatives; supervisory inspectors; contracting officers; and administrative personnel who are involved or anticipate becoming involved in project-type work accomplished by contract.

NEDC Contact

Stanley Sackeyfio

Technical Specialist

Dennis N. Clute, Construction Engineer, National Design, Construction, and Soil Mechanics Center ((NDCSMC)

Enrollment

Go to AgLearn to request enrollment in Contract Administration for Construction Contracts (000015).