An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors
Developing Supervisory Skills in the Construction Projects
Course Introduction
Project management’s primary goal is to maximize the probability of producing a successful project in all its stages. However, the likelihood of project failure is considerable, especially where budgets and timelines are tight. The only way to escape failure is to follow an innovative strategy throughout the planning and construction processes and understand how to organise and manage the right resources to deliver the project according to the correct Scope of work. The goal is to manage the project so that it finishes on time and budget, while still delivering a final product that meets codes, plans, and specifications.
This training course has been designed to provide learners with a comprehensive focus to enhance the participant’s knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to increase his value to his organization and enhance his career as a supervisor in engineering projects.
This Oxford Management Centre training course will highlight:
- The key characteristics of all projects
- Exploring the benefits of developing project management skills
- Managing and Supervising Construction Projects
- Evaluation of Vendor Bids
- Working with Consultants and Contractors during the different phases of the project in a scientific manner to support selection decision
- Predicting and managing any risks that may hinder the project
Objectives
By the end of this training course, you will be able to:
- Understand the framework of structured project management
- Review of the different applied design management models for construction
- Develop your cost estimating skills
- Determine the best methods for project stakeholder
- Developing “Statements of Work” and Service Level Agreements as contract documents
- Sourcing and Selecting appropriate Consultants and Contractors
- Develop your negotiation and decision-making skills
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.
Organisational Impact
The organization will benefit with this training course by:
- Reduced cost of Contracts for Services
- Improved performance from Consultants and Contractors
- Reduced Risk to the organization from potential liabilities
- Higher productivity from personnel contracting for services
- Greater strategic focus of personnel contracting for Consultant and Contractor Services
- Understanding of Contract clauses and fundamentals
- Improved control over on-time and on-budget delivery
- Structure and application of incentive arrangements
Personal Impact
By the end of this training course learners will:
- Be able to define construction project management and understand the reasons for using it
- Understand how to make a project successful
- Greater ability to negotiate and manage contracts
- How to evaluate bids and proposals
- Ability to control project progress and delivery against baseline
- Know how to maintain the project's progress and ensure that it is completed efficiently
- Negotiation Planning and Strategy
- Monitoring and measuring Consultants and Contractors performance
Who Should Attend?
This 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
Course Outline
Day One
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 Two
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 Three
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 Four
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 Five
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
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
In association with
This training course is also part of below 10-day title:
Related Courses
Project Quality Management Workshop
Date: 26-30 May 2025 Location: Dubai Fee: $5,950
Workshop on Feasibility Studies
Date: 06-08 Jul 2025 Location: Sharm El – Sheikh Fee: $3,900
Maintenance Audit and Site Inspection
Date: 26-30 May 2025 Location: Dubai Fee: $5,950
Certificate in Strategic Project Management
Date: 14-18 Jul 2025 Location: Munich Fee: $5,950
The 10-Day Advanced Project Economics & Risk Management
Date: 08-19 Sep 2025 Location: Dubai Fee: $11,900
Advanced Project Economics, Risk & Decision Analysis
Date: 07-11 Jul 2025 Location: London Fee: $5,950
Artificial Intelligence in Contract and Project Management
Date: 18-29 Aug 2025 Location: London Fee: $11,900
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To check on availability please call Registrar’s Office at +971 50 985 0174. If you have any questions or enquiries please feel free to contact us
- Telephone: +971 50 985 0174
- E-mail: [email protected]
Yes, we provide assistance in securing both hotel reservations & entry visa on all our international training venues, for delegates attending our training courses. For further information / assistance, please contact our Customer Service at:
- Telephone: +971 50 985 0174
- E-mail: [email protected]
Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;
National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Yes, discounts are available. For further information please call +971 50 985 0174 or email, [email protected]
Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.
There are 2 easy ways to register:
- Online: Select the training course you want to register for, Click the “Book Your Place” button on the course page, complete the form and click submit.
- E-mail: Send your details to [email protected]
We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.
For more information request, email [email protected] or call +971 50 985 0174.
The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.
Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you the following by e-mail:
- Registration Confirmation
- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.
