Posted: March 17th, 2013

Commercial Contract Management

Answer all parts of this question.

(a) Produce a report for the client outlining the benefit of employing an independent project manager. In particular the client seeks advice about:

1. procurement; and

2. standard forms of contract.

i. In particular removing (“sacking”) contractors who perform poorly in terms of:

1. programme [they cause delay];

2. cost [they seek more money];

3. quality [their work is poor quality].

(b) Propose and justify a contractual arrangement between the client and you for your services.

(c) Compare and Contrast the provisions in standard form contracts for payment of the contractor [e.g. payment when complete; or stage/interim etc]