Engineering Contracts and Procurement

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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Commercial management of engineering projects including the role and responsibilities of corporate managers, market analysis, structuring of procurement options, development of contractual terms and conditions, the pricing of work

Estimating and tendering engineering construction works via work breakdown structures, work method statements, risk identification and tendering principles. Contract administration and project control functions and techniques including time and money negotiations and cash flow management are also covered through the use of detailed case study material

• Assess the commercial viability of engineering projects
• Select an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project
• Be capable of interpreting the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities inherent in construction projects
• Conduct first principles cost estimating and tendering processes for a construction contractor
• Administer and manage contracts based on Australian General Conditions of Contract
• Describe dispute resolution mechanisms in the construction industry

• One 2-hour written examination, end of semester (50%)
• One assignment of up to 3000 words, progressively completed during the semester (45%)
• Participation in simulation exercise, during over the semester (5%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with the engineering team and with the community at large
• Ability to manage information and documentation
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
• Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development