Contract Administrator

Contract Administrators invariably find themselves in a unique  position in relation to a construction process.  Even though they are appointed by the Employer they must nevertheless act fairly and exercise independent judgement when it comes to addressing the decision making functions within a building contract.

As Contract Administrator our aim is to deliver the project with minimal dispute.

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Our services include:

• Identifying the Client’s requirements

• Assembling a project team

• Developing a programme of works from planning to post-construction

• Establishing a budget

• Arranging, where agreed, capital and life cycle costs studies

• Liaison on legal matters

• Determining and implementing the tender process

• Preparing cash flow forecasts and statements and authorising payments

• Continuously reviewing the programme to correct deviations and apprise the Client of their occurrence

• Establishing a management framework and procedures

• Co-ordination of construction work in person or through an agent

• Monitoring performance and progress

• Quality control by inspection and/or arranging third party insurance for Quality Assurance schemes

• Reviewing all payments due under contracts and finance agreement

• Handing over the building after re-testing and full commissioning of services

• Dealing with defects during defects liability period and providing agreed management of relocation