Being able to manage complex contracts is a critical skill for engineers who lead projects.
Run by experienced legal professionals, this course will give you tools to manage contract management situations and meet expected outcomes.
You'll learn about advanced concepts such as:
- claims
- disputes
- variations
- negotiations
EA members get 15% off on selected workshops and training. Not a member? Sign up now
*1% credit card surcharge applies.
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26 February - 27 February
1 April - 2 April
3 July - 4 July
1 October - 2 October
3 December - 4 December
This online short course will run over 2 x 4 hour sessions on the following dates:
12 & 13 December 2024, 12:30pm – 4:30pm AEDT
26 & 27 February 2025, 1pm – 5pm AEDT
1 & 2 April 2025, 9am – 1pm AEDT
3 & 4 July 2025, 1pm – 5pm AEST
1 & 2 October 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm AEDT
3 & 4 December 2025, 1pm – 5pm AEDT
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Registrations close three business days before the start of each session.
EA members get 15% off on selected workshops and training. Not a member? Sign up now
*1% credit card surcharge applies.
Any questions?
Contact us
Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled course start date.
We can customise this course for groups of six or more.
You choose the time, place, duration and format.
Find out how we can help you and your team by clicking on the button below to request a quote or calling us directly on +61 3 9321 1700.
Learning outcomes
- Effectively manage a contract throughout its lifecycle
- Managing contract claims
- Dispute resolution
- Negotiation skills
- The 10 habits of highly effective contract managers
Is this course for you?
This course suits engineers and related professionals looking to advance their knowledge in contract management. Participants should have three to 10 years of experience and a basic understanding of contracts.
It also suits non-engineering professionals, including:
- project managers
- contract administrators
- financial officers
- contract and procurement professionals
- senior professionals supervising junior engineers.
Three to 10 years of experience and a basic understanding of contracts.
Demonstrate your contract management skills in practice with a Micro-credential. Talk to our Micro-credential team to find out how:
Award-winning learning
Engineers Australia's Micro-credentials have been recognised for excellence in education, receiving two LearnX Platinum Awards in 2024 for Industry Specific Learning and Development, and Best Talented Learning and Development Team.
Topics we'll cover
- Contract refresher
- Condition, warranty and intermediate clauses in contracts
- What is a contract claim?
- Time aspects of claims
- Financial aspects of claims
- The QCLOR claim management process
- Typical claims—disputes, variations, EOTs, payment, latent conditions, delay
- Appropriate dispute resolution processes
- Negotiation skills
- The 10 habits of highly effective contract managers
Towards Chartered
Take this course to build skills and knowledge in the following Engineers Australia Chartered status competencies*:
7. Meet legal and regulatory requirements
8. Communication
11. Judgement
Learn more about Chartered Status.
*Completing this course does not automatically guarantee a competency. However, you will gain the base knowledge you need to develop these specific Chartered competencies.
Margaret Andre specialises in contract law and is a senior lawyer with Legaleze Lawyers.
She has expertise in the building and construction sector, where she has advised and represented a wide range of parties on their rights, obligations and risk exposure under a contract. She has experience in dispute resolution of contract claims through mediation, adjudication, arbitration and court processes.
Margaret has extensive experience as an educator and aims to create an enthusiastic, collaborative learning environment by building on the skills and experience of course participants.
Sean McCarthy is a solicitor with extensive experience as a construction and general contracts advisor. He is also the Director of Legaleze Lawyers.
Sean worked in the building and construction industry for many years before completing his Master of Juris Doctor and transitioning to legal practice. As a lawyer, Sean has advised both government and private sector clients on a host of major projects and contract claims.
Sean is an active educator on construction matters. As a qualified training professional and experienced lawyer, he brings an enthusiastic and participative approach to his teaching.
facilitator was very knowledgeable and helpful with all questions asked.
It was good that Sean allowed participants to chime in and ask questions and he did well to answer questions in useful context and without ambiguity.
