Delivering a construction project on time and within budget depends as much on how well the delivery chain is managed as on the design itself, which is why strong Contractor Management sits at the heart of every successful project. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in managing contractors, subcontractors, and supply chains, connecting day-to-day management decisions directly to real cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of how to coordinate and control subcontractors working across multiple project packages, and will build practical competency in applying sound procurement practices to secure reliable delivery partners. The course places strong emphasis on monitoring and improving supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle, and develops sound skills in structuring and administering contracts that protect project interests while maintaining productive working relationships.

This program is delivered by The British Academy for Training and Development through its Managing Contractors, Subcontractors and Construction Supply Chains Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical contractor management capability for engineers and project professionals.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Contractor Management across the project lifecycle
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors working on complex project packages
• Apply effective procurement practices to select reliable delivery partners
• Monitor and improve supplier performance throughout project delivery
• Structure and administer contracts that protect project interests
• Manage risk, disputes, and performance issues within the supply chain
• Apply relevant standards and best practices to contractor and supply chain management

Target Group

• Civil and construction engineers responsible for contractor and supply chain oversight
• Project managers coordinating multiple contractors and subcontractors
• Procurement and contracts professionals in construction organizations
• Site managers and supervisors managing subcontractor performance
• Engineers and professionals advancing their expertise in Contractor Management

Foundations of Contractor Management

• The role of Contractor Management in successful project delivery
• Key relationships within the construction supply chain
• Linking contractor management practices to project outcomes

Managing Subcontractors

• Coordinating subcontractors across multiple project packages
• Managing interfaces and dependencies between subcontract works
• Resolving common issues in subcontractor coordination

Procurement for Supply Chain Reliability

• Applying procurement principles to build a reliable supply chain
• Selecting contractors and subcontractors for capability and fit
• Balancing cost, risk, and reliability in procurement decisions

Monitoring Supplier Performance

• Setting clear performance expectations and key indicators
• Methods for tracking and evaluating supplier performance
• Addressing underperformance and driving continuous improvement

Contracts and Risk Management

• Structuring contracts to support effective supply chain management
• Managing variations, claims, and disputes within the supply chain
• Allocating and managing risk across contractors and subcontractors

Practical Application

• Case studies in Contractor Management and supply chain coordination
• Common contractor and subcontractor management challenges and solutions
• Lessons learned from real construction supply chain projects