Keeping the Supply Chain on Schedule: Managing Contractors and Subcontractors in Construction Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
A construction schedule is only as reliable as the weakest link in its supply chain, which is why strong Contractor Management sits at the heart of every project that finishes on time and on budget. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in managing contractors, subcontractors and supply chains, built around the everyday decisions that determine cost, schedule and quality.
Participants begin with supplier performance: how to set expectations, track delivery and act early when something slips. From there, the course builds skill in coordinating subcontractors across multiple project packages, applying sound procurement practices to secure reliable partners, and structuring contracts that protect the project while keeping working relationships productive.
The Keeping the Supply Chain on Schedule programme is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy to build practical contractor management capability for engineers and project professionals.
2Objectives and target group
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Monitor and improve supplier performance throughout project delivery
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors across complex project packages
- Apply effective procurement practices to select reliable delivery partners
- Structure and administer contracts that protect project interests
- Manage risk, disputes and performance issues within the supply chain
- Apply core principles of Contractor Management and best practice across the project lifecycle
Who Should Attend
- Site managers and supervisors managing subcontractor performance
- Project managers coordinating multiple contractors and subcontractors
- Civil and construction engineers responsible for contractor and supply chain oversight
- Procurement and contracts professionals in construction organisations
- Engineers and professionals building expertise in contractor management
3Course Content
Module 1: Setting and Tracking Supplier Performance
- Setting clear performance expectations and key indicators
- Methods for tracking and evaluating supplier performance
- Addressing underperformance and driving continuous improvement
Module 2: Coordinating Subcontractors Across Project Packages
- Coordinating subcontractors across multiple project packages
- Managing interfaces and dependencies between subcontract works
- Resolving common issues in subcontractor coordination
Module 3: Procurement for a Reliable Supply Chain
- 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
Module 4: Contracts, Risk and Dispute 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
Module 5: Contractor Management in Practice
- The role of Contractor Management in successful project delivery
- Key relationships within the construction supply chain
- Case studies and lessons learned from real supply chain projects