
Explore how construction contracts drive margins and cash flow by mastering the four domains of contract management—upstream tendering and downstream procurement, plus head and subcontract administration—using a simple framework.
Explore why contracts matter in construction and how effective contract management boosts profit, reduces risk, and improves cash flow by governing scope changes, claims, and payments.
Define what a contract is as a legally binding, enforceable agreement and identify its core elements: offer, acceptance, consideration, intention, capacity, and certainty, with construction tender examples.
Explore core concepts of construction contract management, including principal and contractor roles, contract models like design and construct, flow-down requirements, and the formation and administration of upstream and downstream contracts.
Compare contract models that define responsibilities, design control, and payment—construct only, design and construct, cost plus, target cost, and construction management—highlighting risk allocation and procurement choices.
Negotiate head contract formation via tendering to secure price, terms, and profit while managing risk; use requests for information and departures registers, plus estimates, to support a favorable offer.
Execute head contract administration to deliver obligations, secure entitlements, and manage payments, changes, and time extensions through thorough records, notices, and compliance.
Learn to administer subcontracts to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery at agreed costs, using onboarding, payment claims, variations, and program management to protect your commercial position.
Prioritize terms, conditions, and scope in contract formation, and maintain documentation, clear program schedules, and back-to-back risk transfer to prevent costly mistakes and protect profitability.
Master Construction Contract and Procurement Management - FAST
Contract management is one of the most overlooked — yet most critical — skills in construction.
Misunderstood clauses, missed deadlines, and poor documentation can quickly cost you time, money, and even your reputation.
This course gives you a clear, practical framework to confidently manage construction contracts from tender through to close-out.
Whether you're a project engineer, contract administrator, or construction manager, this course will help you avoid common pitfalls and deliver your projects more effectively.
We’ve helped over 35,000 construction professionals grow their careers with no-nonsense, real-world training that actually works.
This course is:
Proven – Trusted by thousands of students, with 94% reporting improved job performance and confidence
Practical – Taught by experienced professionals with real project experience
Efficient – Learn the essentials without wasting time
We also provide ongoing support and continually improve the content based on student feedback.
What You’ll Learn
Section 1 – Foundations of Construction Contract Management
What is contract management (and why it matters)
Understanding roles and responsibilities under the contract
How contract risk is allocated
Section 2 - Core Contract Management Concepts
The structure and contents of a contract
The types of contracts
Section 3 – The Four Domains of Contract Management
Tendering – Understanding tender processes, RFIs, and clarifications
Procurement – Selecting subcontractors and negotiating terms
Head Contract Administration – Managing upstream obligations, claims, notices, variations, and extensions of time
Subcontract Administration – Issuing subcontracts, tracking deliverables, managing payments and disputes
Section 4 - 10 Contract Management Mistakes to Avoid