Learn everything you need to perform successful contract management in construction and large projects and start operating today as a Contract Management Engineer" 

This Postgraduate diploma will provide an exhaustive analysis of everything related to Construction Project Contract Management, from the functions of the contract manager, relations with other project agents, analysis of the main factors of the work and stages to be carried out in contract management. 

In addition, key aspects of successful contract management such as penalties, guarantees and arbitration/disputes will be discussed. All of the above will be of an eminently practical nature and will be applicable in the day-to-day work. 
Likewise, during the course, risk management in contracts will be studied in depth, from risk identification to the creation of the project risk matrix. In addition, we will review the types of guarantees and insurance available for projects. 

The analysis of deviations and penalties in contracts will also be studied in depth in order to minimize them as much as possible. All this will help the professional to master such important aspects in the management of a contract as guarantees, insurance and penalties, which must be taken into account for a contract to be completed successfully and without losses. 

Finally, the work of the Contract Manager in a project will be discussed in depth, analyzing their relationships with other departments and the importance of their management and intervention in activities as important for the project as: health and safety on site, subcontracting processes, work control, budget control and possible disputes and arbitration. 

With this Postgraduate diploma, the professional will have the necessary knowledge as a contract manager to interact with the rest of the departments of the construction site and to be able to carry out an exhaustive control of their work" In addition, they will gain specific knowledge in the area of arbitration and possible disputes, so that they can be prepared to participate in future project processes that they manage. 

All this, throughout a 100% online training that provides the student with the ease of being able to take it wherever and whenever they want. You will only need a device with internet access, and you will be able to access a universe of knowledge that will be the main basis for engineers to position themselves in a sector that is increasingly demanded by companies in various sectors. 

Thanks to this program, you will be able to position yourself in a sector that is requiring more and more engineering experts in this subject”  

This Postgraduate diploma in Construction Project Contract Management contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Civil Engineering and Geotechnics
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In addition, as it is a online Learning, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You only need a device with an internet connection to access the biggest database of content on the market” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this specialization program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced engineering experts.  

The skills you will acquire will enable you to manage EPC projects and position yourself as a prestigious professional"

This 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work. You choose where and when to train"

With this syllabus, the engineer will be able to make a global review of all the aspects that are involved in Contract Management. Through a complete course, which incorporates all the fields of work in which management of contracts for large Construction projects is involved, the student will develop their theoretical and practical knowledge, achieving a professional and personal growth that will allow them to intervene in this field of work with confidence with the security of a Postgraduate diploma. You will achieve this through top notch content designed by the best professionals in the industry.  

The contents you will have access to will allow you to have a theoretical basis when facing real situations"

Module 1. Contract Management in Projects

1.1. Contract Management in Projects

1.1.1. Analysis of Contract Management in Projects
1.1.2. Need for Contract Management
1.1.3. Objectives of the Contract Management

1.2. Functions of the Contract Manager

1.2.1. Main Functions of the CM in a Project
1.2.2. Characteristics of the CM Position
1.2.3. Indicators of the Contract Management

1.3. Process of the Contract Management

1.3.1. Design of a Contract Management Plan
1.3.2. Stages of the Management Plan
1.3.3. Adversities in the Contract Management

1.4. Success Factors in the Management of a Contract

1.4.1. Analysis of the Main Success Factors    
1.4.2. Planning and Evolution of Contract Management
1.4.3. Performance Management and Stakeholder Relationships

1.5. Main Stages of Contract Management

1.5.1. Planning and Execution
1.5.2. Control and Monitoring During Execution
1.5.3. Control and Monitoring After Execution

1.6. Factors to Take Into Account in the Management of the Construction Contracts

1.6.1. Setting Objectives and Strategies
1.6.2. Design Phase and Construction in Lump Sum Type Contracts
1.6.3. Relations with Contractors

1.7. Challenges of a Contract Manager

1.7.1. Successful Contract Management and Administration
1.7.2. Management of Communications With the Client    
1.7.3. Analysis and Compliance with the Contract

1.8. Aspects to Resolve

1.8.1. Negotiation and Approval of the Contract
1.8.2. Control During Ejection    
1.8.3. Control of Compliance with Contractual Obligations

1.9. Aspects to Supervise

1.9.1. Negotiation and Approval of the Contract
1.9.2. Control During Ejection
1.9.3. Control of Compliance with Contractual Obligations

1.10. Management of Project Factors by the Contract Manager

1.10.1. Scope Management
1.10.2. Cost Management 
1.10.3. Risks and Change Management

Module 2. Risk Management in Contract Management

2.1. International Contract Management

2.1.1. Contract Management According to PMBOOK 
2.1.2. Procurement Control and Management According to PMBOOK
2.1.3. Importance and Intervention of the Contract Manager

2.2. Contract Management & Project Management

2.2.1. Relationship Between Contract Management & Project Management
2.2.2. Collaboration Between CM and PM
2.2.3. Control of Main Construction Site Factors

2.3. Risk Management Conducted by Contract Manager

2.3.1. Identification of Risks in Contracts
2.3.2. Classification of Risks
2.3.3. Creation of a Matrix and Implementation

2.4. Risk Analysis Conducted by the Contract Manager

2.4.1. Identification of Possible Risks
2.4.2. Monitoring of Evolution
2.4.3. Mitigation of Risks

2.5. Types of Endorsements

2.5.1. Classification
2.5.2. Importance of Endorsement Management
2.5.3. Costs and Maturity

2.6. Penalty analysis

2.6.1. Type of Penalties According to the Contract
2.6.2. Control of Penalties on Part of the Contract Manager
2.6.3. Effective Contract Management Against Penalties

2.7. Construction Insurance Management

2.7.1. Types of Insurance in Construction
2.7.2. Time Frame of Insurance
2.7.3. Importance of Insurance

2.8. Analysis of Construction Insurance

2.8.1. Contract Management in Insurance Management
2.8.2. Calculations and Cost of Construction Insurance
2.8.3. Validity of Insurance

2.9. Contract Management and the Legal Department

2.9.1. Connection Between the Contract Manager and the Legal Department
2.9.2. Importance of the Contract Manager Having Legal Knowledge
2.9.3. Contract Manager Communication from a Legal Point of View

2.10. Contract Manager and Contractors

2.10.1. Contract Manager Communications With the Contractors
2.10.2. Monitoring of the Contract With the Contractor
2.10.3. Importance of Controlling the Traceability of Communications

Module 3. Project Management in Contract Management

3.1. Contract Management and Budget

3.1.1. Objectives of Budget Management on the Part of the Contract Manager
3.1.2. Main Types of Budget
3.1.3. Budget According to the Costs Structure

3.2. Contract Management and Work Site Control

3.2.1. Objectives of Work Site Control Management
3.2.2. Hiring an Inspection Body
3.2.3. Verification and Monitoring of the Work

3.3. Contract Management and Health and Safety Control in the Work Site

3.3.1. Objectives of Work Site Health and Safety Control Management
3.3.2. Aspects to Consider to Carry Out Health and Safety Control
3.3.3. Verification and Monitoring of the Work

3.4. Contract Management and Subcontracts

3.4.1. Importance of the Intervention of the Contract Manager in the Management of Subcontract Contracts
3.4.2. Types of Subcontract Contracts
3.4.3. Analysis of Contracts with Subcontractors

3.5. Subcontracting Process to be Followed by the  Contract Manager

3.5.1. Bidding and Comparison
3.5.2. Pre-Selection and Pre-Recruitment
3.5.3. Subcontract Award

3.6. Monitoring of Changes in Subcontractor Contracts

3.6.1. Importance of Monitoring Changes
3.6.2. Control of Cost and Time Frame Changes
3.6.3. Need for Timely Notifications

3.7. Contract Management and Outsourcing Contract

3.7.1. Fundamentals of an Outsourcing Contract
3.7.2. Contract Management and This Type of Contract
3.7.3. Aspects to Consider

3.8. Contract Management  and Contractual Disputes

3.8.1. Intervention of the Contract Manager in Disputes
3.8.2. Technical and Legal Difficulty in International Arbitrary Cases
3.8.3. Importance of Contract Management for Future Disputes

3.9. Classification of Disputes and Arbitrations

3.9.1. Types of Disputes and Arbitrations
3.9.2. Preparation of Documentation for Disputes
3.9.3. Importance of Traceability for Future Disputes

3.10. Contract Manager and Clients

3.10.1. Contract Manager Communications With the Client
3.10.2. Monitoring of the Contract With the Client
3.10.3. Importance of Controlling the Traceability of Communications

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”